The most fun tournaments in Iceland
The Viking Tournaments
The Viking tournament series are four exciting competitions in cycling and trail-running.
It starts in June with Hengill Ultra Trail where there is a choice of 5 distances in trail running and, from 5K to 106K.
Next in line is the popular and fun cycling competition, the KIA Goldencircle Challenge held mid Summer. There are distances for the competitive racer but also for the whole family and electric bikes.
Late Summer participants in the Landsnet MTB mountain bike off-road race will battle it out surrounded by lava-fields in Hveradalir valley.
Garmin Eldslóðin Fire Trail closes the series in September. The race starts from the picturesque location of Vífilsstaðir in the town of Garðabær and heads towards the Búrfellsgjá ravine. The competition offer 2 distances, 10K and 29K, to suit most runner.
Hengill Ultra Trail is the largest trail run in Iceland with unique trails around the Hengill volcano area. Offering distances from 5K up to 106K the event attracts numerous participants and spectators to the small town of Hveragerði each year.
The KIA Golden Circle challenge is one of the most fun cycling competition in Iceland. Held since 2012, it offers opportunities for fierce competition along with family and beginner friendly routes.
Garmin Eldslóðin Fire Trail is a fantastic trail run in the Reykjavík area. Offering both 10K and 29K, the competition starts at Vífilsstaðir in Garðabær and goes in towards the Búrfellsgjá ravine with fantastic views of the raw lava fields and mountains surrounding the city area.
Participants in The Landsnet MTB mountain bike off-road race will battle it out surrounded by lava-fields in Hveradalir valley.
The Viking Tournaments
- Hengill Ultra - 6-7 June 2025
- KIA Gullhringurinn - 1-2 July 2023
- Garmin Eldslóðin - 14 September 2024
- Landsnet MTB - 24 September 2023
