This is a “land-only” trip, meaning you can book your own flights and meet the team in Reykjavik. Many airlines, including the popular ‘budget’ airlines, fly from UK airports to Iceland. On the 10th July, everyone will come together and take a transfer to our Icelandic basecamp for dinner and rest.

Early the next morning, we set off from camp for today’s 42km trail. From here, you can walk, jog or run the route that will follow dirt roads and old shepherd trails. With approx. 1500m of elevation gain, expect a testing day that rewards you with some stunning scenery. You will have rest stops and a lunch stop en route. At today’s finish line, there will be a transfer waiting to take you back to Basecamp.

The next day, it’s another 42km, with an early morning transfer to the start of the route. Today there is less elevation gain, but it’s still a testing course with wonderful scenery. We have a final night at our Basecamp, with a celebration dinner. The next morning, it’s then back to Reykjavik for a spa visit. In the afternoon, you can transfer to the airport for a flight home, or book an additional extra night to further explore Iceland’s capital!

It’s easy to join the challenge and meet the team. You can book your own flight to Iceland from your nearest airport. 

There are many flight options from the UK to Iceland, with a variety of airlines including the main ‘budget’ carriers. A number of airlines operate daily flights from the UK to Iceland.

Airlines such as British Airways & IcelandAir (from Heathrow or Gatwick), and Easyjet (from Manchester) have the best arrival times. 

We will run shuttles from the airport, and also from Reykjavik city, to the basecamp on the 10th July – you can reserve a space on one of these before the challenge starts. 

Home for 3 memorable nights – and we go to some lengths to provide a few ‘home-comforts’ which may surprise you! There’s decent toilets, showers, good tents, a lively dining area, evening entertainment, a well stocked bar, a medical tent, and plenty of fantastic freshly prepared food by our local chefs.

A 42 km (26 mile) marathon distance challenge in the rugged Icelandic landscape – at your pace on each of the 2 days. Early starts on the both days, with stunning routes that either start or finish from camp – plus rest stops & lunch en route. On the Saturday, at the 84km finish line – a big cheer, a medal, and a cold drink await, and if  you have the energy there’s plenty of time for a celebration meal & maybe a glass of beer or wine at camp!

It’s your challenge – at your pace – and our support is geared up to handle leisurely walkers, seasoned Ultra runners, and all in between! The route is signed, our fully stocked rest stops will keep you going, and we have pace walkers & runners out on the course to team up with.

Our support is second to none:

• Rest stops (am & pm)  with snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
• Lunch stop at half way – cold buffet
• UK trip leader and core staff & medical team
• Signed route & local guides
• Showers & evening medical surgery + podiatrists
• Vehicle support.
• Medal & T-shirt 
• Challenge App & training material

The challenge is fine for all levels of athletic ability – and you can join as an individual or couple and meet up with others, or as a team of friends or work colleagues and make it a group adventure to remember. You can sign up and Self Fund your place – (just like a holiday) – OR support a charity of your choice and fundraise. This challenge is  ‘Land Only‘, so you can organise & book your own flight to make your travel arrangements easier – and you have the option to stay on in Iceland for extra days after (or before) your Ultra Adventure.

For anyone who wants to spend more time in Iceland before or after the challenge, you can book extra nights at the team hotel. Trip Extensions can be added when you sign up, or afterwards!