Denmark · North Jutland (Thy National Park)
Cold Hawaii Ultra
Distance
81.3 km
Date
September 19, 2026
Entry fee
600 DKK
€ / km
€0.96
Wind, dunes, and North Sea grit: Denmark’s surf-coast ultra with endless runnable miles and weather drama.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
180m
D+/KM
2.21m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
How Flat Is the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km? (And Why Flat Doesn't Mean Easy Here)
Q: How hard is the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km? A: Flat but demanding. The course covers 81.3km with approximately 180m of total gain — 2.2m per km — in a point-to-point south through Thy National Park along the West Coast Trail. There is almost no elevation. The challenge is wind, sand, distance, and sustained exposure to North Sea coastal conditions. In September the area averages 15–19°C with significant coastal wind, 82% humidity, and around 14 rainy days. 'Cold Hawaii' is the local name for a coastline famous in Scandinavia for powerful, cold Atlantic surf conditions.
Course Profile — Dunes, Fishing Villages, and 81km of North Sea Coastline
Q: Is the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km sold out? A: Yes — confirmed sold out per the Airtable record. With approximately 59 finishers in 2025 and 38 in 2024, the 81k has one of the smallest field sizes of any sold-out ultra in the DTR database. Check thyultra.dk for future edition registration windows.
Sold Out and Remote: What It Takes to Run Cold Hawaii Ultra
Q: How much does the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km cost? A: 600 DKK (~€80) until August 15, 2026; rising to 800 DKK (~€107) in the late window. No additional administrative fees — the registration amount is all-in. At approximately €0.96/km this is competitively priced for a Scandinavian point-to-point race through a national park.
Getting to Thy National Park: Aalborg Airport, Car Hire, and Klitmøller Accommodation
Q: How do I get to the Cold Hawaii Ultra? A: The race is a genuine destination — Thy National Park is approximately 2 hours by car from Aalborg Airport (AAL) and 2–2.5 hours from Billund Airport (BLL). Public transport is not recommended; a hire car is the practical option. Accommodation in the area is limited — the surf towns of Klitmøller and Hanstholm are closest; book early.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Aalborg (AAL) / Billund (BLL)
Notes
Start: ~2.0 hrs (AAL) or ~2.0–2.5 hrs (BLL) drive to Thy/Klitmøller area / Public transport: not recommended; car easiest / Accommodation: limited in surf towns; book early (summer)
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
