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Dates confirmed · 2027 · The Abyss 330 km Event page · all 2 editions ↓

THE RIFT 2027

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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.

The Rift 2027 The Abyss 330 km runs from 23 July 2027 to 24 July 2027, starting in Hvolsvöllur, Iceland. The route is 330 km with 4,600 m of climbing. Time limit: 26 h. Support: self-supported.

Distance · The Abyss 330 km
330km
Climbing
4,600m
Open for entry
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StartHvolsvöllur23 Jul 2027
Finish—24 Jul 2027
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Choose your route.

2 options in 2027. Each has its own dates, course facts and entry.

  1. The Rift 200 km

    Open for entry

    200 km · 23 Jul 2027 · Hvolsvöllur · 2,600 m climbing

  2. The Abyss 330 km You are here

    Open for entry

    330 km · 23 Jul 2027 · Hvolsvöllur · 4,600 m climbing

2027 edition / The Abyss 330 km

Climbing
4,600m
Time limit
26hours
End date
24 July 2027
Support
Self-supported
Surface
Volcanic gravel and highland roads

Edition notes

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

Training plan · MeepMeep

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MeepMeep, Ultracycling Hub’s own training app, builds a free indoor plan that counts down to this start, within the hours you have each week. It runs in your browser, with no account.

Start
23 Jul 2027
Distance
330km
Climbing
4,600m
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Edition history

2027 · 2 options

The Rift 200 km, 2027Dates confirmedThe Abyss 330 km, 2027Dates confirmed

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Official event website: 2027 dates, routes, entry and registration details.

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