Sjónarhóll Trail Run 2026

Sjónarhóll Trail Run

Sjónarhóll Trail Run will be held on 8. August, 2026. The race starts at Hellissandur and the route includes an ancient hiking trail, up to Sjónarhóll and back to Hellissandur, 21 km. The race is suitable for beginners as well as experienced runners.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585845988991
Instagram page: Sjónarhóll Trail Run

Location: Hellissandur
Timing: The run starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, 8. August 2026.
Running route: Starts in Hellissandur and through Prestahraun, up Eysteinsdalsleið to Sjónarhóll and back. The track is 60% gravel road , 20% grassland and 10% lava. General running shoes are fine as well as trail running shoes.
Distance: 21 km

Elevation gain: 457 m.

Time limit: 4 hours (reach the finish before 4:00 PM to get a registered time).
Prize: Prizes will be awarded to the top three places in the men's and women's categories shortly after the first competitors cross the finish line. Everyone who crosses the finish line has a chance to win a raffle prize.

ITRA level: The race awards ITRA points.

Race package pickup
The race package will be provided at Útgerðin, Hellissandur 7. August from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM and on race day on 8. August from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It will also be possible to access race data from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Reykjavík (more information will be announced later). A track of the route for phones or watches will be sent out (e-mail) 30 days before the race.
Registration fees will not be refunded, but name changes will be possible until 31. July, 2026. Registration ends on 8. August or when the capacity of 300 is reached.

Track maintenance and markings
The route will be thoroughly marked (you won't get lost) and a timing gate will be located at the top of Sjónarhóll. For safety and course security reasons, it is important that all runners run through the timing gate. Security will be at the top of Sjónarhóll along with a photographer.

Price:
9,000 ISK. (Price until June 30, 2026)
11,000 ISK. (Full price)
 
 Included in registration:
    • Race number bibs, trail security and timing.
    • Buff with the logo of the race.
    • Refreshments at Rauðhóll (7 and 14 km). Water, sports drinks, bananas, oranges, chocolate and pretzels.
    • Competitors get a free entrance at the swimming pool in Ólafsvík on race day.
    • Toilets on site.
    • Photographer at Sjónarhóll.
    • Refreshments for competitors after the race at Útgerðin Hellissandi.

All participants run at their own risk. We encourage everyone to be careful.

Follow the race on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585845988991
And Instagram: Sjónarholl Trail Run

Competition organizers: Hlaupahópur Snæfellsbæjar. For further information email to address hlaupahopursnb@gmail.com
Ari Bent Ómarsson tel. 866-6939 ari.bent@gamail.com
Helga Jóhannsdóttir tel. 847-0194 helgajoh22@gmail.com