Start in the centre of the Icelandic Highlands
At the foot of the volcano, close to the recent Bárðarbunga volcanic eruptions
Crossing fields & dunes of black volcanic ash
Cross the pristine volcanic ash fields, only Fire + Ice Ultra has permission to venture here
Passing through the Hidden Valley
Scramble through the hidden valley as you head towards the arctic circle
Glacial river crossings in the lava fields
2 river crossings leading you towards the most powerful waterfall in Europe
Spectacular and varied Icelandic terrain
A varied terrain of moon scapes to grassy meadows, the course has everything
Passing boiling mud pools & steam outlets
Run through the volcanic steam vents on the way to camp next to volcanic hot springs
Competitors in the the lava field
Competitors in great spirits as they cross the dramatic and varied terrain of the Lava field
Northern lights possible during the Fire + Ice Ultra
After settling into tents at camp 4, Northern lights appear over the hut & lava field
Enjoying the lava fields together
Friends enjoying the amazing landscape during the Fire + Ice ultra
Relax in the hot springs soothing those muscles
Soothing in the naturally heated 42 degree hot baths during the event
The joy of completing the Fire + Ice Ultra
Competitors celebrate after crossing the final finishing line of the 2016 Fire + Ice ultra
Join competitors from many nations in Iceland
23 different nationalities at the 2018 Fire + Ice Ultra
Fire + Ice Ultra
Toughest Multi-Terrain race in the world- •250km of Icelandic wilderness
- •6-days self-reliant
- •Run, walk, crawl your way to the finish
- •NO NAVIGATION REQUIRED!
Competitors Comments
Mohamad Ahansel
5 times Marathon des Sables Winner
Carla Marson Moro
Italian competitor at the final finish line 2016
Hayley Brown
First Time Ultra Runner