From Justin True · Run Iceland 2027
You're
invited.
Justin doesn't send this link to everyone. Run Iceland with him — 105 miles across the Highlands with twelve people — and come home tested physically, built emotionally, and closer to God.
What this is
Not a race.
A crossing.
Iceland 100 — ran 2025 & 2026 · the 2027 crossing is next
A guided running expedition across Iceland — 105 miles over five running days, from Fox Hostel in the Highlands through Landmannalaugar and the Laugavegur Trail, over the glacier and down past the waterfalls to the finish under Skógafoss on the south coast. Twelve runners, Justin, two crew. There's no clock and no podium. The island does the testing, and you come home a higher you.
Justin has led this crossing twice. Everyone who came back came back different — pushed past what they thought they had physically, opened up emotionally, quieter in the right ways, and closer to God and to the crew they crossed with. 2027 is the next one, and you're being asked first.
Who it's for
This invite isn't for everyone
Justin sends this link to people he believes are ready for it — ready to dig in physically and attack it emotionally. If that's you, read on. If it's not — no hard feelings.
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Ready to dig in physically
Long days on your feet, back to back, across real terrain. This is not a soft adventure with a running theme — it's built to push you past what you think you have.
02
Ready to attack it emotionally
The miles strip the noise away and what's underneath comes up. You'll build something in there — and go deeper with God and with the crew — as much as you test your legs.
03
Twelve runners, on purpose
The crew is capped at 12 so it stays tight. You cross the Highlands together, one stage at a time, with Justin and two crew who've done this before.
The route, day by day
Five days, a thousand stories
This is how Justin runs it. Exact August 2027 dates, the Day 0 meet-up spot, and start times go to the list the moment they lock.
105
miles on foot
5
running days
12
runners
3
crew — Justin + two
The line
Day 0Reykjavík → Fox Hostel
The team comes together, then three hours across the south coast into the Highlands.
Reykjavík → Fox Hostel
The team comes together, then three hours across the south coast into the Highlands.
We all meet at the meeting spot in Reykjavík at the designated time — this is where Run Iceland officially begins. Load everyone's gear into the support vehicles, introductions, a final gear check, then drive roughly three hours across the southern coastline up into the Icelandic Highlands to Fox Hostel.
Fox is the first base: a warm meal, a warm shower, and a kickoff in nature before the running starts. That evening: team briefing, route and safety talk, gear prep, then sleep. Tomorrow morning we run.
- Meals
- Dinner: bolognese
- Night
- Fox Hostel
Day 1~23.6 miFox → Hólaskjól
A deliberately manageable opener — your first real taste of the Highlands.
Fox → Hólaskjól
A deliberately manageable opener — your first real taste of the Highlands.
Breakfast burritos, then we leave Fox on foot. This is the introduction to the Highlands and it's meant to be manageable. The support vehicles meet the runners along the route with lunch, snacks, water, and aid.
The finish is Hólaskjól: showers, a kitchen, indoor space.
- Aid
- Vehicle aid every 4–10 miles
- Meals
- Breakfast: burritos · Dinner: pesto tuna pasta
- Night
- Hólaskjól
Day 2~28.4 miHólaskjól → Landmannalaugar
The longest day — river crossings, winding valleys, and hot springs at the end.
Hólaskjól → Landmannalaugar
The longest day — river crossings, winding valleys, and hot springs at the end.
Oats and granola, then back out. This is where the landscape becomes unmistakably Icelandic: river crossings and long winding valleys on the way toward Landmannalaugar.
The day's finish is the reward. Landmannalaugar — natural geothermal hot springs, food, recovery, and one of the most famous landscapes in the Highlands.
- Aid
- Vehicle aid and lunch every 7–12 miles
- Meals
- Breakfast: oats + granola · Dinner: BBQ hot dogs
- Night
- Landmannalaugar
Day 3~16 miLandmannalaugar → Álftavatn
Onto the Laugavegur Trail. Short day, but you carry your own.
Landmannalaugar → Álftavatn
Onto the Laugavegur Trail. Short day, but you carry your own.
Oats and granola, then we enter the Laugavegur Trail and leave normal vehicle support behind for the day. It's a short one, but runners carry the food and equipment they need to cover the 16 miles.
The day finishes beside the lake at Álftavatn, where we settle in before going deeper into Laugavegur.
- Aid
- Self-supported — carry what you need
- Meals
- Breakfast: oats + granola
- Night
- Álftavatn
Day 4~20 miÁlftavatn → Volcano Huts
The day that tests everything you have. Then a hot pool and a sauna.
Álftavatn → Volcano Huts
The day that tests everything you have. Then a hot pool and a sauna.
Deeper through Laugavegur toward Þórsmörk. Vehicle access on this section is extremely limited, so expect a much more self-supported day — if conditions and access allow, the crew will set aid around mile 9; otherwise you carry what you need. This is the day meant to test everything you have. You are nearly there.
Eventually we descend into Þórsmörk and finish at Volcano Huts. Then it's recovery: hot pool, sauna, food, sleep.
- Aid
- Aid around mile 9 if access allows — otherwise self-supported
- Meals
- Dinner: Mexican rice bowls
- Night
- Volcano Huts
Day 5Volcano Huts → Skógafoss · the finish
Over the glacier, down past dozens of waterfalls, and under Skógafoss. Then the farm.
Volcano Huts → Skógafoss · the finish
Over the glacier, down past dozens of waterfalls, and under Skógafoss. Then the farm.
The final running morning starts with an egg scramble. Then we leave Þórsmörk for the southern coast — up and over a glacier and down the other side past dozens of waterfalls that will take your breath away. There are no traditional aid stations on this section; everything you need for the final push travels with you.
After five days and roughly 105 miles, the expedition finishes beneath Skógafoss. That's the finish line. Photos, hugs, some very tired legs — and nobody has to run anywhere tomorrow.
We load up and drive to our private farm Airbnb. That evening is ours: celebration dinner, drinks, the trip recap, stories from the week, recovery, a real bed. No alarms tomorrow, except for the spa.
- Aid
- No aid stations — carry the final push
- Meals
- Breakfast: egg scramble · Dinner: celebration dinner at the farm
- Night
- Private farm Airbnb
Day 6Farm → Sky Lagoon → Reykjavík
Recovery day: the seven-step spa ritual, then your hotel, then farewell drinks if you're in.
Farm → Sky Lagoon → Reykjavík
Recovery day: the seven-step spa ritual, then your hotel, then farewell drinks if you're in.
A relaxed breakfast together at the Airbnb, pack up, and head back toward Reykjavík around 10 AM, aiming to reach Sky Lagoon around 11. Plan on three to four hours to soak, recover with the Icelandic seven-step spa ritual, and enjoy having absolutely nowhere to run.
After Sky Lagoon we take everyone back into Reykjavík and drop you at your hotel of choice. From here you're officially back on your own schedule — stay a night, stay a week, explore, go home. Ask Justin for ideas.
That evening, anyone who wants to come out for farewell drinks in Reykjavík is more than welcome. Nothing formal — just diving back into society and one last chance for the group to be together before everyone heads home.
- Meals
- Breakfast at the farm
- Night
- Your Reykjavík hotel
Behind every mile
Two crew. Plus Justin.
Two experienced crew members plus Justin, who know this event and know Iceland. Top-chef-level camp meals, perfectly timed aid, gear, vehicles, and the constantly changing conditions of the Highlands — they keep the expedition moving.
More importantly, they keep the vibes high when yours are at their lowest. Cold, wet, exhausted, questioning why you signed up — these are the people you'll be very happy to see at the next stop with a hot coffee or broth, or just a hug. They've done this before. They know what the hard moments look like, and they'll be there for yours.
Getting there & back
Keflavík in, Keflavík out
Everything from the Day 0 Reykjavík meet-up through the Day 6 Reykjavík hotel drop-off is handled. Flights, your Reykjavík hotels before and after, and airport transfers are yours — as are any specialty items, though Justin will do his best to cover everyone's sweet tooth on the long trail days.
Arrival · KEF → Reykjavík
Fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), about 50 km from Reykjavík. The easiest way in is the Flybus: it runs from KEF to the BSÍ Bus Terminal, times departures to arriving flights (usually 35–40 minutes after landing), and takes about 45 minutes. Around $33.
Check into the hotel of your choice — Justin's recommended Reykjavík hotels are coming. Your time before Day 0 is yours: arrive as early as you like, explore, eat, sleep, and recover from travel.
BSÍ Bus Terminal, Reykjavík
Departure · Reykjavík → KEF
There's no required group departure — book your flight home whenever works for you. The simplest return is the Flybus again, from Reykjavík / BSÍ to KEF. Reykjavík Excursions recommends arranging pickup roughly 3–4 hours before your flight; hotel or bus-stop pickups can be arranged depending on the ticket.
And that's it. 105 miles. Five days. Iceland crossed on foot.
Keflavík International Airport
Proof
He's done it. Twice.
Justin has led the Iceland crossing in 2025 and 2026, on the back of a career of world records and world firsts. These are from those crossings.
2
Iceland crossings led · 2025 & 2026
3,600 mi
Largest continuous triathlon
50+
Countries
World first
Crossing Madagascar on foot
As seen & heard on
Naked & AfraidBackpacker RadioEvery question, answered
The things
everyone asks
Anything still marked as being finalized goes out to the list first, the moment it locks. Don't see your question? Claim your invite and ask Justin directly.
What does it cost? Is there a deposit?
Pricing and the deposit are being finalized — the list hears the numbers first.
- Joining the list costs nothing and commits you to nothing
- You'll get price + deposit the moment they're set, before spots open
How fit do I need to be?
It's a running expedition: five back-to-back Highland days of roughly 16–28 miles.
- Two days (3 and 4) are largely self-supported — you carry your own food and kit
- Pace isn't the point; finishing together is
- Talk to Justin 1:1 about where you're at — training direction comes with the list
When is the 2027 crossing?
August 2027. Exact dates are being locked now.
- Dates go to the list the moment they're set
- Arrive as early as you like; leave whenever works
How many days and how many miles?
About 105 miles over five running days, Highlands to the south coast.
- Fox Hostel → Hólaskjól → Landmannalaugar → Álftavatn → Volcano Huts → Skógafoss
- Stages run ~16 to ~28 miles
- Plus Day 0 (into the Highlands) and Day 6 (Sky Lagoon) — seven days door to door
What's included, and what isn't?
Everything from the Day 0 Reykjavík meet-up through the Day 6 hotel drop-off is handled.
- Covered: support vehicles + crew, every night on the route, camp meals + aid, the celebration dinner, Sky Lagoon
- On you: flights, Reykjavík hotels before/after, the Flybus, specialty items
- Justin does his best to cover everyone's sweet tooth on the trail
Is it solo, or is there crew support?
You're never out there alone — Justin plus two experienced crew run every stage.
- Days 1–2: vehicles meet you every 4–12 miles with lunch, snacks, water, aid
- Days 3–5: Laugavegur — vehicle access is extremely limited, you carry your day
- Day 4: aid around mile 9 if access allows
What do I need to carry?
Days 1–2 the vehicles carry it. Days 3–5 you carry the day.
- Food and equipment to cover 16–20 miles self-supported
- A full gear list goes to the list before the trip
How do I get from the airport?
Flybus. Justin can't do pickups — the bus is just as easy.
- KEF → BSÍ Bus Terminal, Reykjavík · leaves ~35–40 min after landing · ~45 min · ~$33
- Going home: same bus in reverse, pickup 3–4 hours before your flight
Where do we meet on Day 0?
A set spot in Reykjavík at the designated time — that's where Run Iceland officially begins.
- Gear into the vehicles, introductions, final gear check, then the drive into the Highlands
- Exact spot and time go to the list once dates lock
Where do I stay before and after?
In Reykjavík, at the hotel of your choice. Every night in between is covered.
- Justin's short list of recommended hotels is coming
- After Sky Lagoon on Day 6 he drops you back at your hotel
Can I come early or stay late?
Yes — both. There's no required group arrival or departure.
- Arrive as early as you like to see what you want beforehand
- Stay a night, stay a week, explore, or head home — ask Justin for recs
Are spots limited?
Yes — 12 runners. Small on purpose.
- The invite list gets first access before anything goes public
What's the food like?
Real camp cooking from a crew that takes it seriously.
- Breakfast burritos, oats + granola, an egg scramble on the last morning
- Bolognese, pesto tuna pasta, BBQ hot dogs, Mexican rice bowls, a celebration dinner at the farm
- Hot coffee or broth at the stops — and the sweet tooth covered
Should I be training before?
Yes — and you won't be guessing.
- Training direction from Justin comes with the list, so you arrive ready for back-to-back Highland days
What about safety and medical?
Day 0 opens with a route and safety briefing; Justin and two crew who know Iceland run every stage.
- Vehicle support where the terrain allows, a plan for where it doesn't
- The detailed medical and weather protocol for 2027 is being finalized
Can my partner or spouse come?
The crossing itself is for the 12 runners.
- Whether partners can join for the finish or the days after is still being decided — ask Justin once you're on the list
What happens after I sign up?
A thank-you lands in your inbox right away, then updates as things lock in.
- Dates, pricing, gear list, hotel list, training direction, meet-up details
- When spots open, the list hears first
“No matter the dark corners your mind may pin you in, you are always strong enough to stand up one more time and keep fighting for tomorrow.”
Justin TrueWhy he leads this
2025 crew · being collected
Words from the crossing land here once they're in.
2026 crew · being collected
Words from the crossing land here once they're in.
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