Ultra Running Hub Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Kerlingarfjöll Ultra
Race completed
63 km Distance
2,300 m Climbing
6.6 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 37 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
11:26 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~22 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 11°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 18 h 43 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 472 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 63 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes37 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
50% Paths / 50% Tracks / 0% Roads
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