Súlur Vertical was first held in 2016 at the initiative of ultrarunner Þorberg Ingi Jónsson.

The non-profit organization Súlur Vertical is organizing today's event.

The Súlur Vertical association is organizing today's event. The Súlur Vertical association was founded in 2020. The purpose of the association is, among other things, to promote outdoor activities and physical activity, organize events, increase and improve off-road paths and markings in the vicinity of Akureyri, and promote the popularity of off-road running, mountain running, and other outdoor activities.

The main sponsor of Súlur Vertical is 66°North

The people

The board of directors of Súlur Vertical is made up of running and outdoor enthusiasts.

Thorleifur

Treasurer - treasurer@sulurvertical.com

Bryndis

Secretary

Rannveig

Co-director

The trilogy

The Súlur Vertical board is responsible for the organization and preparation of the Súlur Vertical mountain run. The implementation is carried out by hardworking volunteers, the vast majority of whom are from the ranks of UFA Eyrarskokk. Parents and SKA athletes have also taken an active part in the implementation of the run

Mountain running

The Súlur Vertical cycling section is organized by passionate cyclists with the help of the Súlur Vertical board.

Gravel biking

The Súlur Vertical ski touring section has its roots in the Hermannsgöngun. The Akureyri Ski Association has been involved in the event for many years. The event is run under the umbrella of Súlur Vertical, but preparation and execution are the responsibility of SKA.

Cross-country skiing

The story in a nutshell

The beginning

2016

  • Competitors: 15
  • Distance: 24 km
  • The weather

Þorbergur Ingi started the competitors, then ran from the city center to Súlutind and back to town, first, to time the other competitors.

2017

And for the second time

  • Competitors: 29
  • Distance: 28 km
  • Weather: rain

The race was held on August 26th at Akureyrarvaka.



2018

The Autumn Run

  • Competitors: 42
  • Distances: 18 km, 28 km
  • The weather: the finest autumn weather.

The race was moved to the fall this time and the race was on October 13th because we were expecting foreign guests. When it came time, however, they were unable to attend, and the Icelanders struggled in the snow up to Súlur and mud.



2019

Foreign elite runners

  • Competitors: 116
  • Distances: 18 km, 28 km
  • Weather: sunny and mild

Great runner Hayden Hawks showed up and won the 28 km race in the men's category. His wife Ashley Hawks also had a good run and won the women's category over the same distance.

2020

The race that never happened

The year is in a fog, but many people trained well. The ban on gatherings was announced on the Thursday before the weekend of shopkeepers. The course was ready, the drinking stations were ready and about 500 runners were registered to compete. But we had to cancel.

Finally the sun came

2021

  • Competitors: 344
  • Vegalengdir: 18 km, 28 km, 55 km ULTRA
  • Weather: Sunny!

Covid is still raging. For example, a kids' race had to be canceled and competitors had to start in smaller groups due to infection control regulations.


2022

Small changes... snow in the mountains

  • Competitors: 419
  • Distances: Kids Run, 18 km, 28 km, 55 km ULTRA,
  • Weather: Our coldest race

Changes had to be made to the route of the 55 KM race due to snow and weather in Glerárdalur.

2023

A new path and new names

  • Competitors: 460
  • Distances: Kid's Run, Falcon, Pillar, Troll and Goddess


The year the distances were given names and a new 100 KM distance was introduced.

2024

Now document is filed

  • Competitors: 480
  • Distances: Kid's Run, Falcon, Pillar, Troll and Goddess
  • Weather: Great running weather


The year that Tobbi ran the Gyðjun in 9:48:29!