Tröllið - 43 km

 

Tröllið (43 km) is a trail race with an elevation gain of 1870 meters where you run up to the mountain Súlur and from there along the mountain ridge into Glerárdalur. It is a challenging route in spectacular nature.

 

 

The race starts in Kjarnaskógur, from where you run up to the rocks nestled above the forest, enjoying a great view of the town and the fjord. After ca. 300 m of ascent, you´ll pass Gamli, an old scout lodge and then continue over the claps to pass another scout lodge called Fálkafell. From there, run down to the Sulur parking lot, where you´ll find the first drink station.

Continue to the first real ascent of mountain Súlur. After over 5 km and 900 m of ascent, the top is reached. From there you will continue to Syðri Súlur and then south along the mountain range, past Krummi and to Litli Krummi, but then we turn down into Lambárdal, over Lambárjökull and up to Lambáröxl. From there down to Glerárdalur to the Lambi hiking lodge. This part of the route is rocky and steep in parts, and we recommend that you proceed with caution. At Lambi there is a drinking station run by the local rescue team.

From Lambi, you follow the trail 11 km back to Sulur parking lot. The path from there crosses a small canyon and then follows the path along the river Glerá. Cross Hlíðarbraut (road) and continue along Glerá to the University of Akureyri. The race finishes with a 2-3 km run along the streets of Akureyri into the center of town.  

Competitors in Tröllið must have a track of the route in a watch or phone.

Start time

  • The race starts in Kjarnaskógi at 8.00 am
  • Buses leave from Hof at 7.15

 

Time limits

  • Runners must complete the race in 9 hours, giving approximately 300 ITRA points.
  • In order to reach the time limit, runners must have left the drinking station at Sulur parking lot in less than 7 hours and 30 minutes or at 15:30. Those runners who do not reach this time limit must stop the race. This policy applies to all participants and cannot be negotiated with race officials during or before the race. 

 

Price

Registration deadline: 01.07.2024, 23:59

  • 20,500 ISK (Price until 31.01.2024 23:59)
  • 23,200 ISK (Price until 01.06.2024 23:59)
  • ISK 27,300 (Full price)

 

Mandatory equipment

  • Bottle/glass 0.5 l minimum (there will be no glasses at drinking stations)
  • A phone with enough charge and the emergency number 112 saved together with the race manager'sphone number: 822 4115
  • Aluminum blanket with a minimum size of 130 x 200 cm
  • Whistle
  • A jacket
  • Buff/hat
  • Gloves
  • Elastic band/tape (100 x 5 cm)
  • Energy corresponding to a minimum of 600 kcal at the start 


The following may be added as related equipment if the weather forecast is bad, will be issued two days before the race

  • High socks/calf guards or trousers
  • Extra sweater
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Waterproof jacket

 

Poles: You are allowed to run with poles, but the rule is that if you start the race with poles, you must end the race with poles. 

During the race, participants must wear the mandatory equipment. Race officals may request an equipment check before, during and after the race. If mandatory equipment is missing, there is a time penalty (15–60 minutes added to the person's final time, depending on how much mandatory equipment is missing). A participant can be dismissed from the competition if a lot of mandatory equipment is missing.

Check points:

  • At the Súlur parking lot after 10 km and 35 km: Drinks and food
  • Lambi after 24 km: Drinks and food
  • Fallorkustígur after 39 km: Water, self-service