The Viking tournament series are four exciting competitions in cycling (racing and mountain bike) and trail-running.
It starts in June with Salomon Hengill Ultra Trail where there is a choice of 6 distances in trail running and, from 5K to 161K. We even have some midnight editions.
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.
The series closes with the autumn NOW Firetrail. The race starts from the picturesque location of Vífilsstaðir and heads towards the Búrfellsgjá ravine. The competition offer 2 distances to suit most runner.
VIKING SQUAD
By participating in any of the races of any Viking Tournament event this year, you will be eligible to become part of the Viking Squad.
ICELAND-VIKING
If you want to become an Iceland-Viking, you have to finish the 59km route in KIA Golden Circle Challenge, 28km course in NOW Eldslóðin Fire Trail, 26km course in Salomon Hengill Ultra Trail and then the 23km chip time category in Landsnet MTB. Participants can choose longer races in each event but must meet the minimum distances specified in order to obtain the moniker Iceland-Viking.
IRON-VIKING
To join the coveted Iron-Viking moniker, you must finish the 59km route in KIA Golden Circle Challenge, 28km course in NOW Fire Trail, 56km course in Salomon Hengill Ultra Trail and the 23km chip time category in Landsnet MTB.
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