Trail Running

The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon

Trail Running covering 55 km in Reykjavik (Hauptstadtregion, Iceland)

LocationReykjavík, Capital Region of Denmark, IcelandShow on map(64.1466° N, 21.9426° W)
Date & StatusJuly 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,430 m

The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Reykjavík, Capital Region of Denmark, IS focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Island.

The competition program features The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon (55 km, +1,430 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (laugavegshlaup.is).

Official website
The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon in Reykjavík (Work: "Sakrisøy village and mountains Lofoten Norway", Photo: Smtunli, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Sakrisøy village and mountains Lofoten Norway" · Photo: Smtunli · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadIsland

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Laugavegur Ultra MarathonTrail Running55 km+1,430 m8 m - 609 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon55 km
Distance
55 km
Elevation gain
+1,430 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,430 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 609 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
55 km+1,430 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS64.1466° N, 21.9426° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 609 m above sea level (+1,430 m D+, -1,430 m D-)

Peak: 609 m·at 16.9 km·Ø 5.2 %
8 m208 m409 m609 m0 km11 km22 km33 km44 km55 km609 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon take place?

The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon takes place in Reykjavík, Capital Region of Denmark, IS (start area at coordinates 64.1466° N, 21.9426° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon?

The competition program features The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon (55 km, +1,430 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon?

The main competition (The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,430 m of elevation gain and -1,430 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 609 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 The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon?

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