Árskógur, Iceland · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Thorvaldsdalsskokkid Terrain Run
Race completed
48 km Distance
1,465 m Climbing
4.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 31 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 79% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 20 h 44 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 m. Not a forecast.
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 48 km of trail with 1,465 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,465 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.