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Arctic Fish Midnight Special

June 28 2025
Patreksfjörður Iceland
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Distances: 211 km, 3,800m
Difficulty: Ultra Distance and Climbing for events well over 100 miles

The Arctic Fish Midnight Special is a brand new one day gravel race that incorporates the final and most challenging stage of the Arna Westfjords Way. After following along with the challenge all week, 100 new riders will join the race in Patreksfjörður for the midnight start of Stage Four, which features a 3am waffle party at the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum, a stop for food at the must-see Dynjandi waterfall, the famous Svalvogar low-tide road, and if we’re lucky – the snow bridge across the final mountain pass before descending back into Ísafjörður for the finisher’s party.

The Arctic Fish Midnight Special race begins in Patreksfjörður, a picturesque and remote village in the Southern Westfjords.

There are a few ways you might choose to get here:

Driving from Reykjavik takes about 5 hours, 387km. You might also choose to drive to Ísafjörður first to explore the rest of the Westfjords, and then take the two hour 150km drive to Patreksfjörður. Flights from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður run twice daily. Bus drives between Ísafjörður and Edingborg during the summer, but scedule wont be available till closer to summer.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Arctic Fish Midnight Special!

Experience the thrill of cycling under the magical midnight sun in the stunning Westfjords of Iceland! Join us on June 28, 2025, for an unforgettable 211 km gravel race through breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're an experienced rider or looking for your next big adventure, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait—secure your place now!
 

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Start Located At: Patreksfjörður, Iceland
 
 
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Entrance to the race
Entrance to the Adventure Day Basecamp
refreshments all Friday
Plokkfiskur and rúgbrauð (Icelandic fish-stue with Icelandic rue bread)
GPS tracker+tracking
Coffee + Waffles in Bíldudalur waffle party (limit 2 servings)
Fishsoup at Hrafnseyri
Coffee + Pastries at Kaffi Sól (limit 2 servings)
Entrance, first beer, and dinner at the finisher’s party

 
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Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
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