The race director has the final authority on any disputes. Volunteers are not staff. They may not have information about the course or your time beyond their job to hand you food and water. Do not rely on their information. Plan ahead of time. 

General Rules

Eligibility

All participants must register as part of a two-person team. Solo entries are not permitted.

All participants must register and sign a waiver prior to the event.

Both team members must meet the minimum age requirement of 18 on race day. Your race age is the total age your team will turn within the current calendar year. For example, if your combined age is 99 on race day but will reach 100 by October, you will compete in the 100+ category.

Any age group category with less than five registered teams for men's categories and three registered teams for women's and mixed categories will automatically be grouped with the next younger category.

Race Timing and Format

Each stage will have a specific start time; late starts are not allowed unless approved by race officials.

Teams must start and finish each stage together, with no more than 2 minutes separating them during the race.

Cut-off times will be set at each checkpoint. Riders who fail to reach a checkpoint before the cut-off time will be removed from the event. These times vary by stage based on terrain and elevation and are strictly enforced to ensure rider safety.

If you do not finish a stage, you may continue riding the next day, but will not be considered an official finisher. If you do not finish a second stage, you may not continue riding.

If your partner did not finish a stage but you did, you still qualify as a finisher but will not qualify for any rankings.

Notify the race office if you withdraw from the race.

Bike Requirements

Bikes must meet safety standards and be equipped for off-road use.

No e-bikes or motorized assistance allowed.

Mandatory Gear

Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.

Riders must carry basic repair tools and sufficient nutrition and hydration for each stage. We strongly recommend riders to carry a first-aid kit.

Course Navigation

Riders must stay on the marked trail at all times.

Cutting the course or taking shortcuts will result in disqualification.

Support and Assistance

Towing between or pushing of riders is permitted by direct hand contact (e.g., hand-to-hand or hand-to-bike), but is prohibited by means of any mechanical or physical devices (including without limitation a rope, tube, or cable).

Assistance from spectators or outside parties is not permitted except in emergencies and at designated aid stations.

Participants may help other participants with mechanical support, navigational assistance, or by any other means. 

Penalties

Violations of the rules will result in penalties, including time penalties, disqualification, or expulsion from the race.

Safety & Conduct

Respect for Fellow Competitors

Riders must respect the personal space and safety of others on the course.

Aggressive behavior, including physical or verbal abuse, will result in disqualification.

Trail Etiquette

Riders overtaking others must call out clearly and pass safely.

Slower riders must yield to faster riders when safe to do so.

Medical Emergencies

Riders are encouraged to assist injured participants when safe and appropriate.

Report any accidents or emergencies to the nearest race marshal or aid station.

Environmental Ethics
Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

Riders must not litter on the course. Use designated trash bins at aid stations. Throwing trash on course will result in an immediate disqualification.

Remember, Iceland is a fragile place. Avoid damaging trails, vegetation, or wildlife habitats.

Respect Local Communities

Be courteous to local residents and property owners along the race route.

Follow all local laws and regulations.

Fair Play Honesty

Honesty

All participants must complete the course under their own power. Cheating of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Protests

Any disputes or protests must be submitted in writing to the race director within 1 hour after the end of a stage.

Media & Branding

Photography and Video

Participants agree to allow the race organization to use photos and videos taken during the event for promotional purposes.

Sponsorships

Riders must wear their assigned race numbers visibly at all times. Sponsor logos on numbers must not be altered or obscured.

Cancellation & Changes

Weather Policy

The race organizers reserve the right to delay, alter, or cancel stages due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable except in the case of race cancellation by the organizers.