Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Hengill Ultra-Trail

Trail Running covering 5 km to 161.7 km with up to 5,550 m D+ in Hveragerdi (Südisland, Iceland)

LocationHveragerði, Südisland, IcelandShow on map(63.9995° N, 21.1797° W)
Date & StatusJune 4, 2027 to June 5, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +5,550 m

Hengill Ultra-Trail is an endurance sporting event in Hveragerði, Südisland, IS focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Hengill Ultra 160K (161.7 km, +5,550 m D+), Hengill Ultra 106K (106 km, +3,890 m D+), Hengill Ultra 53K (53 km, +1,930 m D+), Hengill Ultra 26K (26 km, +630 m D+), Hengill Ultra 10K (10 km, +380 m D+), and Hengill Ultra 5K (5 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 4, 2027 to June 5, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vikingamot.is).

Official website
Hengill Ultra-Trail in Hveragerði (Work: "Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Hengill Ultra 160KTrail Running161.7 km+5,550 m1,150 m - 3,481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Hengill Ultra 106KTrail Running106 km+3,890 m1,153 m - 2,787 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Hengill Ultra 53KTrail Running53 km+1,930 m1,156 m - 1,967 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Hengill Ultra 26KTrail Running26 km+630 m1,159 m - 1,424 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Hengill Ultra 10KTrail Running10 km+380 m1,162 m - 1,322 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Hengill Ultra 5KTrail Running5 km+190 m1,150 m - 1,230 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
161.7 km
Elevation gain
+5,550 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,550 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,481 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.9 % / 12.4 %
Course format
Loop course
161.7 km+5,550 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS63.9995° N, 21.1797° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,481 m above sea level (+5,550 m D+, -5,550 m D-)

Peak: 3,481 m·at 105.3 km·Ø 6.9 %
1,150 m1,927 m2,704 m3,481 m0 km32.3 km64.7 km97 km129.4 km161.7 km3,481 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Hengill Ultra-Trail take place?

Hengill Ultra-Trail takes place in Hveragerði, Südisland, IS (start area at coordinates 63.9995° N, 21.1797° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 4, 2027 to June 5, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Hengill Ultra-Trail?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Hengill Ultra 160K (161.7 km, +5,550 m D+), Hengill Ultra 106K (106 km, +3,890 m D+), Hengill Ultra 53K (53 km, +1,930 m D+), Hengill Ultra 26K (26 km, +630 m D+), Hengill Ultra 10K (10 km, +380 m D+), and Hengill Ultra 5K (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Hengill Ultra-Trail?

The main competition (Hengill Ultra 160K over 161.7 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,550 m of elevation gain and -5,550 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,481 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Hengill Ultra-Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vikingamot.is).