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Súlur is a 29 km mountain run with an elevation gain of 1410 m. A demanding run but within the reach of most with good preparation.

The race starts in Kjarnaskógur, from where you run up to the hamlets above the forest where there is a great view of the town and the fjord. From there you run to Súlubílastæði and then continue along a marked trail up the mountain Súlur. At the top of Súlnar there is a turning point and the race returns to Súlubílastæði via the same route. From Súlubílastæði the route runs over Glerárgil and then follows a recent path known as Fallorka along the Glerá River to Hlíðarbraut. You cross Hlíðarbraut and continue along 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

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

Time limit

• Runners are expected to complete the race in seven hours, which will give approximately 300 ITRA points.
• To meet the time limit, runners must leave the Súlubílastestði drinking station within 5 hours and 15 minutes or 3:15 p.m. Runners who do not meet this time limit must withdraw from the race. This rule applies to all participants and cannot be negotiated with on-site staff about other options.

Age limit

• The minimum age for competitors is 18 years.

Mandatory equipment

• Bottle/glass 0.5 l minimum (there will be no glasses at the drinking stations)
• A phone with sufficient charge and the emergency number 112 saved along with the race director's phone number: 8600 636
• Aluminum blanket with a minimum size of 130 x 200 cm
• Elastic band/tape (100 x 5 cm)

The following may be added as mandatory equipment if the weather forecast is poor, 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 - you start with poles - end with poles.

Participants must, during the race, wear the mandatory equipment and be prepared for race officials to 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.

Drinking stations