Iceland · Eastfjords
Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA (Dyrfjöll Trail Run)
Distance
50 km
Date
July 4, 2026
Entry fee
20,000 ISK
€ / km
€2.76
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Icelandic edge: remote fjords, rugged climbs, and weather that can rewrite the race in minutes.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2557m
D+/KM
51.14m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
13.5%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.8%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
5.3 km · 710 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 13.3% · max 47.1%
4.9 km · 386 m gain
starts km 24 · avg 7.9% · max 22.4%
3.3 km · 377 m gain
starts km 17 · avg 11.4% · max 138.2%
Top descents
4.2 km · 595 m drop
starts km 5 · avg -14.1% · max -40.7%
8.6 km · 466 m drop
starts km 28 · avg -5.5% · max -99.4%
3.5 km · 439 m drop
starts km 42 · avg -13.0% · max -32.0%
How Hard Is the Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA 50km? (51 m/km, 13.49% Average Gradient, and No Warmup — the Race Starts Climbing at km 0.12)
Q: How hard is the Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA 50km? | A: Very hard relative to its distance. The course gains 2,557m over 50km (~51m/km) with a distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 13.49% — upper tier across all distances in the DTR database, comparable to 160km races like Naturel Velebit Trail. The hardest climb starts at km 0.12 (no warmup), gaining 710m over 5.34km at 13.3% average. The steepest descent follows immediately, dropping 595m at 14.07% average. Sub-Arctic conditions add further complexity.
Course Profile — Víknaslóðir Multi-Fjord Traverse, River Crossings, and the 595 m Descent That Follows Immediately After the First Summit
Q: What trail system does the Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA follow? | A: The course follows the Víknaslóðir trail system — a famous multi-day hiking route in Iceland's Eastfjords that traverses multiple fjords including Loðmundarfjörður, Húsavík, Breiðavík, and Brúnavík. The race covers this route in a single day. Some sections are not clearly marked; self-navigation is required in places.
€2.76/km for Iceland's Most Remote 50km Ultra: What the Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA Actually Costs
Q: How much does the Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA 50km cost? | A: Entry costs 20,000 ISK (approximately €138 / €2.76 per km per DTR's AUTO calculation). No additional processing fees beyond the entry fee. Registration is open for 2026 and is not sold out. The per-km price reflects the remote Icelandic location, IS FAR logistics (~2–3 hours from Egilsstaðir by car), and the boutique field size.
Getting to Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA: Egilsstaðir (EGS), Borgarfjörður Eystri, and Why This Race Is Classified IS FAR
Q: Which airport should I use for the Dyrfjallahlaup ULTRA? | A: Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS) in east Iceland is the closest airport. The race is classified IS FAR — Borgarfjörður Eystri is approximately 2–3 hours by car from EGS. Public transport to Borgarfjörður Eystri is very limited; a rental car is strongly recommended. Accommodation in the village is extremely limited — book early, or use Seyðisfjörður or Egilsstaðir as a base.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Egilsstaðir (EGS)
Notes
Start: ~2.0–3.0 hrs drive to Borgarfjörður Eystri / Public transport: very limited; car strongly recommended / Accommodation: very limited in Borgarfjörður Eystri; book early; Seyðisfjörður or Egilsstaðir fallback
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.
