The Falcon

The Falcon is a 19 km trail run with an elevation gain of 530 m. A fun route that most people can handle.

The race starts in Kjarnaskógur. From there, the race is up to the hamlets above the forest where there is a great view of the town and the fjord. The race is to the Fálkafell scout hut and from there down to the Súlubílastæði. From the Súlubílastæði, the route runs over Glerárgil and then follows a recent path known as Fallorka along the Glerá River down to Hlíðarbraut. The race is crossed over Hlíðarbraut and continues along the Glerá River to the University of Akureyri. Finally, the last 2–3 kilometers are run along the streets of the town down to the center of Akureyri where the race ends.

Channel time

• Runners will be started in several groups according to scheduled times, the fastest runners first at 11:30 and other groups after that at intervals of a few minutes.
• Buses leave Hof for Kjarnaskógur at 10.45-11.00.

Time limit

• Runners are expected to complete the race in four hours.

Age limit

• The minimum age for competitors is 15 years. Competitors under 18 years of age must provide a guardian.

Mandatory equipment

• Bottle/glass 0.5 l minimum (there will be no glasses at the drinking stations)

Drinking stations