Ultra Running Hub Akranes, Iceland · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Akrafjall Ultra
Race completed
46 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
5.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 46 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~13 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 8°C
Night low 3°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 18 h 27 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 149 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46km | 13 | Helgi Halldorsson · 05:11:49 | Helga Bergsdottir · 05:18:27 |
15% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 46 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.