New and updated course for 2021. This is the course for the 2022 edition.
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3,501
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3,501
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Difficulty
FATMAP difficulty grade
Difficult
Description
The Mt.
Esja marathon, a 43 km race with a total elevation gain of 3580 m, is the only true mountain and sky-marathon in Iceland.
The course takes you several different routes up and around the mountain, varying in terms of difficulty with breathtaking views of the surrounding areas. This is a demanding and technical course for experienced trail and ultra runners. www.mtesjaultra.is