Thomas Bing wins season ender Fossavatnsgangan in Iceland
The weather couldn’t be better for the 90th birthday of Fossavatnsgangan, which took place today in Isafjordur, Iceland. While the organizers had to put a lot of effort into the race course due to mild spring weather over the past days, today it froze over night and the morning hours. Right in time for today’s skimarathon, the sun came out and accompanied the whole race.
The German Thomas Bing is the big winner today. He finished in a time of 02:14:43. Next behind him was Swede Rickard Ericsson with a time of 02:19:51.4 and in third place was local Snorri Einarsson from Ísfjordur.
First in the women’s 50 km was Linda Rós Hannesdóttir from Ísfjordur in 03:26:44.3. Next was Edda Vésteinsdóttir in 03:44:20.3 and in third place was Beth Bernhardt from the United States in 03:46:25.7.
The weather could hardly have been better for the event, with clear skies, calm winds, and a temperature of around -3°C.
“We’re really happy with how things turned out — everything is easier when the weather is on our side,” said Kristbjörn Róbert Sigurjónsson, known as Bobbi, one of the event organizers. “As spring arrived rather quickly in the days leading up to the race, the 50 km route consisted of two 25 km loops. That said, the track conditions were excellent, with mostly hard-packed old snow creating a solid and fast course.”
Around 460 participants registered for the 12.5 km, 25 km, and 50 km races, with about 270 competing in the 50 km distance.
Results Men Fossavatnsgangan 2025
- Thomas Bing, GER 02:14:43
- Rickard Ericsson, SWE 02:19:51
- Snorri Einarsson, ISL 02:20:33
- Dagur Benediktsson, ISL 02:20:35
- Grétar Smári Samúelsson, ISL 02:20:36
Results Ladies Fossavatnsgangan 2025
- Linda Rós Hannesdóttir, ISL 03:26:44
- Edda Vésteinsdóttir,ISL 03:44:20
- Beth Bernhardt, USA 03:46:25
- Elena Dís Víðisdóttir, ISL 03:56:39
- Hjördís Björnsdóttir, ISL 03:57:36
More pictures of Fossavatnsgangan 2025 you can find in our gallery.
Late in the season but with reliable snow situation, the Fossavatnsgangan is a perfect end of winter event for Worldloppet skiers. But also the mystic and astonishing nature around the Isafjordur, the venue, is appreciated by the skiers. Here comes a Video-Blog giving some ideas for your trip to Iceland.
