Mt. Esja Ultra

Mt. Esja Ultra is a pure mountain race that will be held for the 14th time on Saturday, 14th of June 2025.

MT. ESJA HALF MARATHON: The route will be approx. 21 km with a total ascent of 1,500 m. The race starts at Esjustofa and will take a well-designed and fun scenic route on the hills of Mt. Esja. An ideal training race for longer ultra and mountain runs!

MT. ESJA MARATHON:

This popular race, which was first held in 2015, has five different routes up Mt. Esja. The race is one of the most difficult mountain races in the country and the distance is about 43 km with a total ascent of 3,500 m.

ADVENTURE AND FORREST RACES

The race was first held in 2021 and was very successful. This year there will be two distances: 1km forrest race and 2,3km forrest race. Kids can run alone or accompanied by parents. The routes will be well marked but the staff of the race also run along and make sure that everyone reaches the finish line with a smile on their face.

Prices

Mt. Esja marathon: 43km (3500m)

Earlybird: 14.900 ISK (Until 30th of November)

Between 1st of December until 30th of April: 19.900 ISK

From 1st of May: 24.900 ISK

Mt. Esja half marathon: 21km (1500m)

Earlybird: 8.900 ISK (Until 30th of November)

Between 1st of December until 30th of April: 10.900 ISK

From 1st of May: 14.900 ISK

Adventure Race (1000m)

500 ISK, free for children under 12 years old

Forrest Race (2,3km)

1000 ISK, free for children under 12 years old

Included in the registration fee The Mt. Esja finisher beer glass for those who finish. Finisher gift for those who finish the marathon within the time limit. Timing, race number and route control. Sports drinks and nutrition at the drink station at Esjustofu. Light refreshments after the run. The registration fee is non-refundable, but name changes can be made undil 4th of June. LOCATION All distances will start from Esjustofu at different times (see route times here below). Competitors must arrive on time and those competing in the marathon must register especially with the race director before the race. More information will be sent to all competitors as it gets closer. Schedule Mt. Esja marathon - at 8:00 am Mt. Esja half marathon - at 10:00 am Adventure and Forrest races - at 2:00 pm (precise times to be announced) PRIZES Prizes will be awarded for the first three places for men and women in the Stone, half and full marathon. Winners of the The Rock, half and full marathons will also receive a special trophy. Age limit Mt. Esja half marathon: 16 years old Mt. Esja marathon: 18 years old Time limit Mt. Esja Half Marathon: 6:00 hrs. Mt. Esja Marathon: 18:00 pm when setting off for the last time lap.

Obligatory gear Race director strongly recommends the following gear (obligatory gear for runners competing in the halfmarathon and marathon):

• Personal cup to drink liquid at aid stations and to get water in the brook
• Survival blanket
• Mobile phone
• 0,5-1 liter of liquid
• Sufficient nutrition and liquid for each lap
• Adhesive or/and elastic band for making a bandage or a strapping
• Jacket (Preferably a waterproof and breathable jacket with a hood)
• Warm hat and warm gloves