The Rift - Iceland Gravel Race 2026

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sell €190.00 – €320.00

About the Event

The Icelandic Rift Race is an unparalleled endurance challenge covering 200 kilometers (125 miles) across the stark, otherworldly lava fields of Iceland's highlands. This race follows the continental rift between North America and Eurasia—a geological marvel that expands by a mere inch annually. The rugged terrain presents runners with a remote and unpredictable landscape, marked by expansive stretches of dark volcanic rock stretching to the horizon.
Participants will navigate through this surreal setting, where the relentless beauty of nature is both awe-inspiring and challenging. Each step across the lava fields offers a unique perspective on Iceland's geological wonders, making for an unforgettable runner experience amidst one of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes.
Transfers close on June 20th, 2026, so plan your journey accordingly to ensure you're part of this extraordinary event.

Races Offered

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Men Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 330K

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Non-Binary Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 330K

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Type — Cycling

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$320.00

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Women Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 330K

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Type — Cycling

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$320.00

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Men Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 60K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$190.00

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Non-Binary Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 60K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$190.00

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Women Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 60K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$190.00

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Men Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 140K

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Type — Cycling

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$290.00

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Non-binary Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 140K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$290.00

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Women Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 140K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$290.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 18-29

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 30-39

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 40-49

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 50-59

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 60+

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Non-binary Open

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 18-39

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 40-49

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 50+

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Men

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Non-Binary

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Women

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Cycling

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14 days remaining

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$320.00

About Hvolsvöllur

Learn more about the host city, Hvolsvöllur.

Hvolsvöllur is a town in the south of Iceland about 106 km to the east of Reykjavík.

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About the Event

Races Offered

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Men Open

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Non-Binary Open

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Women Open

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Men Open

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Non-Binary Open

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Women Open

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Men Open

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Non-binary Open

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Women Open

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 18-29

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 30-39

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 40-49

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 50-59

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 60+

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Non-binary Open

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 18-39

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 40-49

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 50+

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Men

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Non-Binary

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Women

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The Rift - Iceland Gravel Race 2026

About the Event

Races Offered

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Men Open

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Non-Binary Open

The Abyss 330K Open - 330 K Women Open

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Men Open

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Non-Binary Open

The Crack 60 K Open - 60 K Women Open

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Men Open

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Non-binary Open

The Crevasse 140k Open - 140 K Women Open

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 18-29

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 30-39

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 40-49

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 50-59

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Men 60+

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Non-binary Open

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 18-39

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 40-49

The Rift 200k Open - 200 K Women 50+

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Men

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Non-Binary

The Rift 200k Pro/Elite - 200 K Pro/Elite Women

Weather History

About Hvolsvöllur

Hotels & Places to Stay

Runner Reviews

No reviews yet

Nearby Races

Laugavegur Ultra Marathon

North Bound

Garmin Eldslóðin

Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon

Recommended for You

Glencoe Marathon 2026

A Night at the Dogs

Severn Trent Mountain Challenge 2026

5.30 Nottingham 2026 Event

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