# The Rift

A gravel race in Iceland's volcanic highlands with four distances from 60 to 330 km. The 330 km Abyss is an application-only ultra.

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-rift/
- Format: race; discipline: gravel; surface: Volcanic gravel and highland roads
- Country: Iceland
- Organizer website: https://www.therift.bike/
- Verified on: 2026-10-17

## Editions

### 2027 · The Rift 200 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-rift/2027/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-07-23
- End date: 2027-07-24
- Start location: Hvolsvöllur
- Distance (km): 200
- Climbing (m): 2600
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Open for entry
- Registration page: https://www.therift.bike/
- Edition source: https://www.therift.bike/
- Verified on: 2026-10-17 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Registration is open
- Homepage lists 23 to 24 July 2027
- Roads stay open to traffic
- Self-reliant mass start
- Volcanic gravel, lava fields and river crossings

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2027 · The Abyss 330 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-rift/2027/330-km/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-07-23
- End date: 2027-07-24
- Start location: Hvolsvöllur
- Distance (km): 330
- Climbing (m): 4600
- Time limit (hours): 26
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Open for entry
- Registration page: https://www.therift.bike/
- Edition source: https://www.therift.bike/
- Verified on: 2026-10-17 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Application only, about 70 riders
- Registration is open
- Unsupported ultra start on Friday
- Riders need strong ultra experience

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

## Sources

- [Official source](https://www.therift.bike/), checked 2026-10-17: Official event website: 2027 dates, routes, entry and registration details.