Tröllið

Tröllið (The Troll) is a 43 km mountain race with an elevation gain of 1870 meters, where the race takes you up to the town's Mt. Súlur and from there along the mountain ridge into Glerárdalur. A challenging route in a spectacular setting.

The race starts in Kjarnaskógur Forest.  After about 300 m of elevation gain on a good path you pass the Gamli hut and then continue above the cliffs and past Fálkafell hut. From there you run down to the Súlubílastæði aid station. After the first aid station, the first demanding climb begins up a marked hiking trail to Mt. Súlur.

About 5 km and 900 m of elevation gain (from Súlubílastæði aid station), the summit of Mt. Súlur is reached and then you continue over to Mt. Syðri Súlur and then south along the mountain range, passing smaller peaks, such as Krummi and Litli Krummi. Then you turn down into Lambárdalur valley, over Lambárjökull glacier and up to Mt. Lambáröxl. From there down into Glerárdalur valley to the Lambi hiking hut. This part of the route is quite technical, rocky and steep in parts and we recommend that you proceed with great caution.

At Lambi there is an aid station run by the Súlur Search and Rescue team. From Lambi, a marked trail runs 11 km back to the Súlubílastæði aid station.  From Súlubílastæði, the route is over Glerá River and then follows a path known as Fallorkustígur along the Glerá River down to Hlíðarbraut road. The race crosses Hlíðarbraut 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.

Runners in the Troll must have a track of the route on a watch or phone.

Starting time

• The race starts in Kjarnaskógur at 8:00 AM.
• Buses leave Hof Culture Center for Kjarnaskógur at 7:15 AM.

Time limit

• Runners are expected to complete the race within nine hours, which will result in approximately 300 ITRA points.
• To meet the time limit, runners must leave Súlubílastæði aid station within 7 hours and 30 minutes or by 3:30 PM. Runners who do not meet this time limit must withdraw from the race. This rule applies to all participants and is non-negotiable.

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
• Whistle
• Jacket
• Buff/hat
• Mittens
• Elastic band/tape (100 x 5 cm)
• Energy equivalent to a minimum of 600 kcal

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

• High socks/calf guards or long pants
• Extra sweater
• Waterproof mittens
• Waterproof jacket

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 need 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