Súlur

Súlur (Mt. Súlur) is a 29 km mountain run with an elevation gain of 1410 m. A demanding course, but within the scope of an intermediate runner.

The race starts in Kjarnaskógur Forest. From there, the trail takes you up to the cliff face above the forest where there is a great view of the town and the fjord. The runners go past Fálkafell hut and from there down to the Súlubílastæði aid station.  From there you will be directed onto a marked trail up to Mt. Súlur. At the peak of Mt. Súlur is a turning point and the race returns to Súlubílastæði via the same route. From Súlubílastæði, the course runs over Glerá River and then follows a path known as Fallorkustígur along the Glerá River down to Hlíðarbraut road. The course crosses Hlíðarbraut road and continues along the Glerá River to the University of Akureyri. Finally, the last 2–3 kilometers are run along city streets to the Akureyri City Center finish line.

Starting time

• The race starts in Kjarnaskógur at 10:00 AM.
• Buses leave Hof Culture Center for Kjarnaskógur at 9:15 AM.

Cut off times

• Runners are expected to complete the race within seven hours, which will result in approximately 300 ITRA points.
• To meet cut off limit, runners must leave the Súlubílastæði aid station within 5 hours and 15 minutes or by 3:15 PM. Runners who do not meet this time limit will be withdrawn from the race. This rule applies to all participants and is non-negotiable.

Age limit

• The minimum age for runners is 18 years.

Mandatory equipment

• Bottle/cup, 0.5 l minimum (there will be no cups at the aid stations).
• A fully charged phone with the emergency number 112 saved, along with the race director's phone number: +354- 860 0636.
• Thermal foil blanket, no less than 130 x 200 cm.
• Elastic band/tape (100 x 5 cm).

The following items may be added as mandatory equipment if the weather forecast predicts cold/wet conditions: A notice will be issued two days before the race:

• Jacket
• Buff/hat
• Mittens

Poles: It is permitted to run with poles, but the rule is that you must run with them the entire race - if you start with poles, you have to finish with poles.

During the race, participants must carry the mandatory equipment and be prepared if race officials request to see the equipment before the start of the race, during the race and at the finish line. Missing mandatory equipment will result in a time penalty (15–60 minutes added to the participant’s final time, depending on how much mandatory equipment is missing). A participant may be disqualified from the race if a significant amount of mandatory equipment is missing.

Aid stations