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Laugavegur Ultra Marathon 2026

Laugavegur Ultra Marathon

July 11, 2026Landmannalaugar, Hautes Terres, Islande

Highland route over sand, gravel, grass, snow, ice and river crossings. The organiser requires, among other things, a whistle, jacket, survival blanket and phone; recheck these requirements before the race.

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55kmDistance
+1,215mElevation
1,616mD−

Metrics from the available track

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Red-roofed Emstrur huts, an aid-station area on the Laugavegur Ultra Marathon
Photo:Reen EversdijkCC BY 2.0 · adapted image

Route reference

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The Laugavegur Ultra Marathon 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Landmannalaugar, Hautes Terres, Islande to Húsadalur, Þórsmörk, Islande, with 55 km and an unpublished ascent on the page.

Listed organiser: Reykjavik Sports Association.

Start / area
Landmannalaugar, Hautes Terres, Islande
Finish
Húsadalur, Þórsmörk, Islande
Edition
2026
Distance
55 km

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 52.4 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 1,215 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 55 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 52.4 km.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 2 · sources with a recorded review date: 2. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 17 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Laugavegur Ultra Marathon GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The GPX officially linked by the organiser is explicitly named 2020; it is kept as an attributable track, but its scope and metrics are not certified for the 2026 edition.
  • The GPX measures 52.41 km, 1,139 m D+ and 1,538 m D−, whereas the organiser announces 55 km; the distance shown remains the organiser's.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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