Schedule
| Friday Friday | noon – 3 3-7 PM | Shake out Ride Packet Pick-Up | |
| Friday | 6-8 | Welcome Dinner | |
| Saturday | 6 AM | Park & Shuttle at Hunaver | |
| Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday | 7 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 2 -10 PM | Day of Pick Up/Coffee 175 K Race Start 110 K Race Start 60 K Race Start Apre’s, beer, and music |
175 K RACE
The North Bound 175, This fast-paced gravel race, offers is the ultimate endurance adventure. The race starts in the Old Town of Blรถnduรณs, taking a lap around the back of Svinavatn (Pig Lake) before heading into the highlands -wild horse country. You will then drop into the Vatsdular Valley, home to The Vatnsdรฆla Saga.
Vatnsdรฆla saga tells the story of the family who owned the estate of Hof . After crossing vatnsdalsรก (river) , you will enjoy a hearty aid station stop at Hof.
Climbing out of the valley up onto Grรญmstunguheiรฐi is your biggest climb of the day, and sure to separate the field. But make sure to turn around and check out the stunning views.
Once in the Highlands, anything can happen. Weather can change instantly, even in summer. Soak up the views of Langjรถkul ( the Glacier) in the backdrop. Your last Aid Station for the day will be near the Hydropower plant at 125 K before heading over to Eyvindarstaรฐaheiรฐi, and finally down into Svartรกrdalur.
At 150 K you will drop into the Svartรกrdalur (Black River Valley) for a fun, fast, and beautiful finish to Hunaver where your after Celebration awaits.
100 K RACE
The North Bound 110,
This race is actually closer to 110k, with only half the climbing. By skipping the descent into Vatnsdรฆla you will head straight into the highlands, then drop into Svartardalur for a fun and fast finish.
60 K Ride
The North Bound 60,
This ride is all about the fun. Bring your friends and make it a social occation. You will ride to the end of Svinavatn (Pig Lake), where you can stop for a rest and snacks. Then take a gentle climb clockwise around the lake and back to Blondous.
Race Rules
175 K Categories
- All categories are men/women
- Pro/Elete
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- 18-39
- 40-50
- 50+
- Non Binary
Additional Categories may be added at the discretion of the race, but posted categories will never be eliminated.
110 K Categories
Men and Women Open ages.
60 K Categories
Men and Women Open Ages , and Ebike Open
- Compete as a Team
- Mixed Gender
- All Male Team
- All Female Team
- Create a Teams of 3 or more competitors
- Team scores are calculated by summing the top 3 individual finishers’ times . The lowest score wins.
- This is in addition to your solo category. A person could potentially podium in both races.
- Corporate scoring is only available for 175 K distance.
- Minimum age to race is 18 on Event Day
- All participants must register and sign a waiver prior to the event.
- This is a Point to Point Race, from Blonduos to Hunaver.
- Participants are Chip-Timed. The RFID chip is located on the number plate. Do not bend or cut this plate or it may result in disqualification.
- Race Start will be a mass start, with a line up by category.
- The race director has the final authority on any disputes. Volunteers are not staff. Do not rely on their information. Plan ahead of time.
- There is a 15 minute Protest period for the podium and a 5 day result inquiry period after the race. All results are final 6 days after the event.