Running weekend June 21-22 

Training trip for trail runners 

Are you ready for the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra trails? 

Training weekend with Outsiders

Trail running through the rugged highlands

On June 21-22, we will host an adventurous training camp for trail runners in Kerlingarfjöll. 

The weekend package includes one-night accommodation and a training session with the trainers from Outsiders that designed the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra trails. Participants will be divided into groups based on fitness level, and each group will have their own trainer. Access to the Highland Baths is included in the trip, as well as dinner and evening entertainment on Saturday. Don’t miss this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the area and prepare for the race in July as best you can—and enjoy running in the Icelandic highlands during summer solstice, in the good company of like-minded runners.  

The trip is suitable for trail runners of all fitness levels but is primarily catered to those training for the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra race on July 26. 

A day trip will be available for those unable to stay overnight.   

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Itinerary

Saturday

  • Training with Outsiders, three guided running routes available (5 km, 15 km and 22 km)

  • Baths and sauna

  • Delicious dinner

  • Evening entertainment

Sunday

  • Recovery run

  • Excursion

  • Departure

Participants organize their own transport to Kerlingarfjöll on Saturday morning.

All registered participants will be invited to an online preparation meeting where a more detailed itinerary will be presented.

For those interested in staying an additional night in Kerlingarfjöll, please contact sales@highlandbase.is.

Prices and rooms 

Prices are for one-night accommodation in our warm and cozy hotel, as well as a training session with Outsiders, dinner on Saturday evening and access to the Highland Baths. 

Deluxe room 

  • ISK 57,340 per person (two guests in a room) 

  • ISK 81,540 per person (one guest in a room) 

Twin deluxe room 

  • ISK 57,340 per person (two guests in a room) 

Standard twin room 

  • ISK 45,420 per person (two guests in a room) 

 

Day-trip to Kerlingarfjöll, without accommodation 

  • ISK 29,800 per person (Including a training session, dinner and access to the Highland Baths) 

Included in weekend package

  • Accommodation for one night 

  • Training session with Outsiders 

  • Two-course dinner 

  • Access to the Highland Baths 

  • Breakfast 

  • Evening entertainment 

Training with Outsiders

On Saturday, Outsiders will lead a training session and trail inspection—a special opportunity to prepare for the upcoming race with the trainers that designed the trails. Participants will be divided into groups based on fitness level, and each group will have their own trainer. The groups are as follows: 

  • Runners participating in the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra 12 km race run 5 km 

  • Runners participating in the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra 22 km race run 15 km 

  • Runners participating in the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra 60 km race run 22 km 

To be able to tackle a running route in the best possible way, you need to be familiar with its hills, ravines, rivers, streams, terrain and all the other challenges that lie ahead. During this training session, we will run routes that lie entirely or partially along the trails run in the Kerlingarfjöll Ultra race, creating an ideal opportunity to reduce unpredictability on race day. Enjoy tackling your trail running challenge equipped with the necessary experience and knowledge for peak performance. 

The route to Kerlingarfjöll 

From Reykjavík, the trip takes approximately 3.5 hours in ideal conditions, covering nearly 200 kilometers. Please note that conditions in the Icelandic highlands can change rapidly. 

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