Ultra Running Hub Hveragerði, Iceland · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Hengill Ultra 53k
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 138 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53km | 111 | Gretar Örn Gudmundsson · 04:44:54 | Dalros Inga Ingadottir · 05:50:57 |
| 2025 | 53km | 102 | Sindri Petursson · 04:51:19 | Dalros Inga Ingadottir · 06:05:34 |
| 2024 | 53km | 98 | Gretar Örn Gudmundsson · 04:28:46 | Sif Arnadottir · 05:16:25 |
| 2023 | 53km | 84 | Sigurjon Ernir Sturluson · 04:36:07 | Thelma Björk Einarsdottir · 05:27:23 |
| 2022 | 53km | 109 | Snorri Björnsson · 04:48:48 | Anna Berglind Palmadottir · 05:50:19 |
| 2021 | 52km | 154 | Thorbergur Ingi Jonsson · 04:24:07 | Anna Berglind Palmadottir · 05:44:09 |
| 2020 | 52km | 54 | Sigurjon Ernir Sturluson · 05:03:14 | Elisabet Margeirsdottir · 05:36:17 |
| 2019 | 52.8km | 51 | Sigurjon Ernir Sturluson · 04:46:37 | Sonja Sif Johannsdottir · 06:19:44 |
| 2018 | 52.1km | 36 | Ingvar Hjartarson · 04:55:35 | Rannveig Oddsdottir · 05:56:35 |
| 2017 | 50km | 13 | Sigurjon Ernir Sturluson · 05:33:51 | Eva Olafsdottir · 07:37:57 |
The field grew 9% between 2025 (102) and 2026 (111). 24% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of trail with 1,678 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,678 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Hengill Ultra 53k is a trail race in Hveragerði, Iceland, with 1678m of elevation gain over 53km. With 31.7m of climb per kilometer, this race has 32% more climbing than the average 50k trail race. The 10-hour cut-off translates to a 11.3 min/km pace, which is tighter than 57% of 50k races.
The race has been held 10 times since 2017. The latest edition in 2026 had 111 finishers, placing it in the top 80% of 50k races by field size among 2651 peers. Entry fees range from 22900 to 29900 ISK.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.