Hengill Ultra Trail 2026

Hengill Ultra 2026

Hengill Ultra Trail will take place for the 15th consecutive time on June 5.-6. 2026. 

The Hengill Ultra Trail Run is one of Iceland’s premier trail running events, set in the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Hengill, just 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Runners can choose from five distances — 5 km, 10 km, 26 km, 53 km, and the challenging 106 km ultra — with trails crossing hot springs, lava fields, and rugged mountain terrain.

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Hengill Ultra 5K

Date: June 6, 2026

Start Time: 14:00

Registration Fee: 6,900 ISK.

Early Bird Fee (until midnight, February 2nd, 2026): 5,500 ISK.

Early Bird Fee (until midnight, October 7, 2025): 3,900 ISK.

 

Included in the Entry Fee:

- Grilled burger and a drink at the finish line.

- Participation medal

- Route and safety supervision.

- Showers and free access to Laugarskarð swimming pool.

- Access to medical and nursing staff in Hveragerði.

- Timing and race number.

10K Hengill Ultra

Date: June 6, 2026

Start Time: 10:00

Registration Fee: 10,900 ISK .

Early Bird Fee (until midnight, February 2nd 2026): 8,900 ISK.

Early Bird Fee (until midnight, October 7, 2025): 7,600 ISK.

Registration Deadline  June 6, 2026, or when the 500 spots are filled.

Included in the Entry Fee:

- Grilled burger and a drink at the finish line.

- Participation medal

- Route and safety supervision.

- Drinks at the Reykjadalskaffi checkpoint.

- Showers and free access to Laugarskarð swimming pool.

- Access to medical and nursing staff in Hveragerði.

- Timing and race number.

26K Hengill Ultra
Date: June 6, 2026
Start Time: 13:00
Registration Fee: 19,500 ISK.
Early Bird Fee (until midnight, February 2nd, 2026): 17,500 ISK.
Early Bird Fee (until midnight, October 7, 2025):14,200 ISK.
Registration Deadline:  June 6, 2026 or when sold out

Included in the Entry Fee:

- Grilled burger and a drink at the finish line.
- Participation medal.
- Route and safety supervision.
- Drinks and food at the Sleggjubeinsskarð checkpoint.
- Restroom facilities at Sleggjubeinsskarð.
- Showers and free access to Laugarskarð swimming pool.
- Access to medical and nursing staff in Hveragerði.
- Timing and race number.
- Transport back to town for participants who don't meet time limits.

53K Hengill Ultra
Date: June 6, 2026
Start Time: 08:00
Registration Fee: 38,500 ISK.
Early Bird Fee (until midnight, February 2nd, 2026): 32,900 ISK.
Early Bird Fee (until midnight, October 7, 2025): 27,500 ISK.

Included in the Entry Fee:
- Grilled burger and a drink at the finish line.
- Participation medal.
- Route and safety supervision.
- Drinks and food at checkpoints at Ölkelduháls and Sleggjubeinsskarð.
- Restroom facilities at Ölkelduháls and Sleggjubeinsskarð.
- Showers and free access to Laugarskarð swimming pool.
- Access to medical and nursing staff in Hveragerði.
- Timing and race number.
- Transport back to town for participants who don't meet time limits.

**Time Limit: 12 hours.
**Mandatory Equipment: As per the race manual.

106K Hengill Ultra

Date: June 5, 2026

Start: 18:00

Registration fee: ISK 54.500.

Registration fee until midnight on February 2, 2026: ISK 42.500.

Registration fee until midnight on October 7, 2025: ISK 35.500.

Registration ends at 23:59 on May 1, 2026

Included in the Entry Fee:

- Trackers that show runners in real-time.
- Route and safety supervision.
- Drinks and food at checkpoints at Ölkelduháls and Sleggjubeinsskarð.
- Restroom facilities at Ölkelduháls and Sleggjubeinsskarð.
- Grilled burger and a drink at the finish line.
- Participation medal and podium prizes
- Showers and free access to Laugarskarð swimming pool.
- Access to medical and nursing staff in Hveragerði.
- Timing and race number.
- Transport back to town for participants who don't meet time limits.

**Time Limits:
- First loop: 10 hours.
- Second loop: 12 hours.
- Final cut-off: 22 hours.