The Rift Iceland Gravel Race 2027

Looking for a race that gets you off the beaten track and sticks a huge grin under your helmet? The Rift Iceland Gravel Race in Hvolsvöllur is Iceland in its raw form: tracks that roll between mountains, vast wild expanses, and patches of forest where you feel tiny… and alive 🌋.

Here, the scenery steals the show: ever-changing light, horizons that never seem to end, and that little taste of adventure that makes you feel like you’re riding on another planet 🧭.

You pick your challenge from formats whose names set the tone: The Crack, The Crevasse, The Fault or The Abyss… a promise of a day that will split your routine wide open, without breaking your spirits 😅.

As your local guide, I’ll tell you: the vibe around Hvolsvöllur is simple and welcoming, and the region is perfect for extending the trip after the finish line without hours of driving 🚗.

After the effort, you’ve got plenty to reward yourself close by: hop over to Seljalandsfoss (yes, the one where you can walk behind the curtain of water), head to Skógafoss and its wall of spray, explore the LAVA Centre museum in Hvolsvöllur to understand what’s rumbling beneath your tires, or go breathe the open sea air toward Þórsmörk if you’re in the mood for a big hike 🌊.

And if you’re coming as a couple or with family, save some time for a sunset stroll in the countryside around the village: you’ll understand why they call it a land of contrasts… and why this race is called The Rift 😉.