On Saturday September 11th 2021, the Þórsgata Volcano Trail Run will take place for the eighth time in Þórsmörk. The race is open to all those interested in off-road and mountain races. The race is held in collaboration with Hlaupár, which is in charge of the race management.
There are two routes available this year, 12 km and 4.5 km, the shorter route is a new route that has not been available before.
12 km course
Starting September 11th 2021, at 13:00 at the Volcano Huts cabin in Húsadalur in Þórsmörk. The race ends at the same place.
The route: The race is into Húsadalur on the way up Laugavegur. When coming up from Húsadalur, turn right towards Langadalur and follow the path up to Slyppugilshrygg and along it until the path goes down to Slyppugilið. Then turn left towards Tindfjallaslétta and then down Stangarháls to Stóraendi. From there, run along Krossáraurur to Langadalur and head up Valahnúkur (275 m ascent) and down again to the west to the end of Húsadalur.
Here you can see the route on a map
4.5 km course
Starting September 11th, 2021 at 13:15 at the Volcano Huts cabin in Húsadalur in Þórsmörk. The race ends at the same place.
The route: The run is into Húsadalur and from there you enter a path that leads to Langadalur. When you get to Langadalur, head up Valahnúkur (275 m ascent) and down again on the west side to the end in Húsadalur.
The route is suitable both for those who want to cross quickly and also for those who want to take a light jog or walk.
Registration
Registration has been opened here on hlaup.is (see top of page) and the participation fees are as follows:
12 km
- Registrations until June 30th: ISK 7,900
- Registrations from July 1st - September 7th: ISK 8,900
- Registrations from September 8th - September 11th: ISK 12,900
4.5 km
- Registrations until June 30: ISK 2,900
- Registrations from July 1st - September 7th: ISK 3,400
- Registrations from September 8th - September 11th: ISK 3,900
Pre registration will close at 18:00 on Friday the 10th of September but it is possible to register on site until 12:00 on raceday the 11th of September.
The maximum number of participants in the 12 km race is 500.
Delivery of Bib
Further information on the delivery of bib numbers will be published on the race's Facebook page in the near future.
Prizes and various information
Included in the participation fee is access to showers, sauna and swimming pool after the race, but you can also book accommodation in Húsadalur, food after the race and you can book buses on the race website Þórsgata Volcano Trail Run as soon as possible. Buses leave from Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur and Krossá.
Prizes will be awarded for the first three places for men and women. Instead of awarding a participation prize (medal), a corresponding amount will be awarded to the Volcano Trails environmental fund for the construction, marking and maintenance of hiking and running trails in Þórsmörk.
Track guards will be at selected locations along the way. The path is clear most of the way and the path is marked with flags.
There will be no drinking stations except at the end, but water flows in streams here and there along the route where it is possible to refill bottles.
The race is held by Volcano Trails in Húsadalur Þórsmörk in collaboration with Hlyn and Þórdís at Hlaupár who take care of the race management.
Everyone can take part here. We encourage people to bring their family with them. Ideal to take the children and / or grandparents with them to go the 4.5 km route.
Suggestions and inquiries regarding the race should be sent to hlaupar@hlaupar.is