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Fossavatnsgangan, a 50km long-distance ski event, is the first Ski Classics Challengers event in Iceland.
The event takes place in Isafjordur and was established in 1935, being the oldest long-distance race in Iceland, with the 50km being on the program since 2004. The race has its start and finish at Seljalandsdalur-Isafjordur’s main cross-country ski area with the trails going along the mountains surrounding Isafjordur with a breathtaking view and under the pleasant spring weather.
In addition to the 50km main race, Fossavatnsgangan also offers races of 12km and 25km in classic technique, 25km free technique and kids race of 1km and 5km. Also on the program are the Fossavatnsgangan Night Race 35km and 70km.
Results:
Top 10 Women:
| 1 | LINDA ROS HANNESDOTTIR | ISL | 3:26:44 | ||
| 2 | EDDA VESTEINSDOTTIR | ISL | 3:44:20 | + 17:36.0 | |
| 3 | BETH BERNHARDT | USA | 3:46:26 | + 19:41.4 | |
| 4 | ELENA DIS VIDISDOTTIR | ISL | 3:56:39 | + 29:54.7 | |
| 5 | HJORDIS BJORNSDOTTIR | ISL | 3:57:37 | + 30:52.2 | |
| 6 | ELIN MARTA EIRIKSDOTTIR | ISL | 3:57:45 | + 31:00.2 | |
| 7 | MARIE PIERRE GUILBAUD | FRA | 3:57:56 | + 31:11.3 | |
| 8 | ASDIS KARADOTTIR | ISL | 4:00:44 | + 33:59.6 | |
| 9 | EWA ARMATA | POL | 4:02:20 | + 35:35.9 | |
| 10 | KLARA DVORAKOVA | CZE | 4:04:47 | + 38:02.9 |
Top 10 Men:
| 1 | THOMAS BING | GER | ED SYSTEM VLTAVA FUND TEAM | 2:14:43 | |
| 2 | RICKARD ERICSSON | SWE | TEAM FUTURA TRENTINO GTE ELETTRICA | 2:19:51 | + 5:08.1 |
| 3 | SNORRI EINARSSON | ISL | 2:20:34 | + 5:50.3 | |
| 4 | DAGUR BENEDIKTSSON | ISL | 2:20:36 | + 5:52.4 | |
| 5 | GRETAR SMARI SAMUELSSON | ISL | 2:20:36 | + 5:52.9 | |
| 6 | EDWIN FRANZEN | SWE | 2:21:37 | + 6:53.3 | |
| 7 | PETR KOLAJA | CZE | 2:25:19 | + 10:35.5 | |
| 8 | STEFANO ZANOTTO | ITA | TEAM RUSTAD IL OSLO | 2:25:34 | + 10:50.5 |
| 9 | CHRISTOPH FRIEDL | GER | 2:26:19 | + 11:35.4 | |
| 10 | HILMAR ORN KARASON | ISL | 2:26:28 | + 11:44.2 |