Laugavegur Ultra Marathon
A legendary 55km highland crossing from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk through Iceland's most spectacular volcanic landscapes — rhyolite mountains, obsidian fields, glacial rivers, and steaming hot springs.
- Location
- Landmannalaugar
- Distance
- Ultra
- Date
- Elevation Gain
- 1900m
- Course Type
- Point-to-point
- Typical Weather
- Icelandic summer, 2-15°C (36-59°F), highly variable, snow possible at altitude
- Website
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What Makes This Race Special
- Icelandic highland volcanic terrain
- Rhyolite mountains and obsidian fields
- Glacial river crossings
- Hot springs at start
- Highest point 1,100m