Snæfellsjökulshlaupið 2025

The Snæfellsjökull Run will be held on June 21, marking the fourteenth occurrence of this event. The race has received very positive feedback in recent years and has been highly successful. The race will start at 12:00 from Arnarstapi. A bus ride from Ólafsvík to Arnarstapi will be available for those who wish to use it.

• This year, the number of participants will be limited to 350 people.
• Registration ends at 24:00 on Sunday, June 15.
• Since the starting point of the race is spacious, everyone will start at the same time.
• It is recommended that the fastest runners start first.
• There will be two refreshment stations, managed by the Lifesaving Team Lífsbjörg. Water and energy drinks will be available. Environmentally friendly disposable paper cups will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own drinking containers.
• Generous raffle prizes will be available.
• All participants will receive a small gift at the end of the race.

The Race Route

The race route is approximately 22 km long, with most of it on gravel roads. The first 8 km involve running uphill to an altitude of about 700 meters. The route then gradually descends until reaching Ólafsvík. Runners can expect to encounter snow and mud between 1 km and 7 km of the route, depending on the winter’s snow conditions.

Runners will experience the unique natural beauty of the area and the powerful energy of Snæfellsjökull. There will be two refreshment stations managed by the Lifesaving Team Lífsbjörg. At Arnarstapi, a vehicle will be available for runners to leave extra items and clothing, which will be handed out at the Fishermen's Garden in Ólafsvík. Clothing left at the refreshment stations will also be returned to the Fishermen's Garden after the race.

Location and Timing

The race will start from Arnarstapi, cross Jökulháls, and end in Ólafsvík on Snæfellsnes. The start time is 12:00 from the restaurant Arnarbær in Arnarstapi. A bus will be available for those traveling from Ólafsvík to Arnarstapi, departing at 10:45 from the sports hall in Ólafsvík. The bus ride costs 2,500 ISK. Ólafsvík is about a 2.5-hour drive from Reykjavík.

Registration Fee

The participation fee is 8,000 ISK. You can deregister and receive a refund up to 10 days before the event. After that, the fee is non-refundable. Registration takes place at netskraning.is and is open until 24:00 on Sunday, June 15. On-site registration will not be available.

Age Categories

• 60 years and older
• 50 - 59 years
• 40 - 49 years
• 39 years and younger

Prizes will be awarded for the best times in each category, along with numerous raffle prizes.

Data Pickup

Data pickup will take place from 15:00 to 18:00 at Sportvörur (Dalvegur 32A in Kópavogur) on Wednesday, June 18. It will also be possible to pick up data on race day at the sports hall in Ólafsvík before boarding the bus or at Arnarstapi Arnarbær, where the race will start.

For More Information

Ingunn Ýr Angantýsdóttir: 858 7670, sjhlaup@gmail.com
Sigrún Ólafsdóttir: 894 2446, sjhlaup@gmail.com