The UMFÍ 50+ National Games are a mix of sports competitions and other contests, physical activity and getting people in the prime of life to have fun together. The Games take place on 25–27 June in Hella.
The Games are open to everyone who turns 50 during the year or is older. Participants do not need to be registered with a sports club – anyone can take part, on their own terms.
Participation fee
The participation fee is ISK 6,000, which allows you to take part in all sports at the Games. Once the participation fee has been paid, you can register for individual sports. You do not need to register separately to take part in open events – just turn up and have fun with family and friends!
Tickets for the dinner and entertainment evening on Saturday 26 June are paid for separately. The dinner and entertainment evening has been very popular and there have been more people wanting to attend than places available. So make sure to buy a ticket as soon as your participation in the Games is confirmed. Tickets for the dinner and entertainment evening cost ISK 6,400.
How do I register?
Registration for the UMFÍ 50+ National Games takes place through Abler. When you click the registration link, you will be taken to the Abler website.
If you have not used Abler before, you first need to create an account. Then you choose the regional sports federation you belong to and pay the participation fee of ISK 6,000.
Once the participation fee has been paid, you will receive an email with a link where you complete your registration for the sports.
List of regions and regional sports federations
Capital area
- ÍBR – Íþróttabandalag Reykjavíkur
- ÍBH – Íþróttabandalag Hafnarfjarðar
- UMSK – Ungmennasamband Kjalarnesþings
- V – Ungmennafélagið Vesturhlíð (club with direct membership)
West Iceland
- HSH – Héraðssamband Snæfellsness og Hnappadalssýslu
- ÍA – Íþróttabandalag Akraness
- UDN – Ungmennasamband Dalamanna og Norður-Breiðfirðinga
- UMSB – Ungmennasamband Borgarfjarðar
Westfjords
- HSS – Héraðssamband Strandamanna
- HHF – Héraðssambandið Hrafnaflóki
- HSB – Héraðssamband Bolungarvíkur
- HSV – Héraðssamband Vestfirðinga
Northwest Iceland
- UMSS – Ungmennasamband Skagafjarðar
- USAH – Ungmennasamband Austur-Húnvetninga
- USVH – Ungmennasamband Vestur-Húnvetninga
Northeast Iceland
- HSÞ – Héraðssamband Þingeyinga
- ÍBA – Íþróttabandalag Akureyrar
- UÍF – Ungmanna- og Íþróttasamband Fjallabyggðar
- UMSE – Ungmennasamband Eyjafjarðar
East Iceland
- UÍA – Ungmenna- og Íþróttasamband Austurlands
- USÚ – Ungmennasambandið Úlfljótur
South Iceland
- HSK – Héraðssambandið Skarphéðinn
- USVS – Ungmennasamband Vestur-Skaftafellssýslu
- ÍBV – Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja
Suðurnes (Reykjanes Peninsula)
- ÍRB – Íþróttabandalag Reykjanesbæjar
- ÍS – Íþróttabandalag Suðurnesja
If you have problems registering or are registering a group, you are welcome to email umfi@umfi.is.
Please note that UMFÍ uses the email addresses provided at registration to send information about the event. By registering, participants give permission for photos and videos that may be taken at the event to be used in UMFÍ’s publications in any form. By registering, participants also give permission for their names to be published on the UMFÍ website in start lists and results.
Please note that UMFÍ does not insure individuals at events.
Venue
The Games will be held on 25–27 June 2027 in Hella, in cooperation with Héraðssambandið Skarphéðinn (HSK) and the municipality of Rangárþing ytra.
Hella lies on the banks of the Ytri-Rangá river in the heart of South Iceland, surrounded by wide open landscapes where nature and farming go hand in hand. The volcano Hekla towers over the area. There are many walking and cycling routes, running paths along the river and mountain hikes for those who want more challenging outdoor activities.
Hella has a cosy town centre with a family-friendly swimming pool, sports area and campsite. It has a warm atmosphere and good facilities for guests at the Games. In the area you can enjoy local food, visit craftspeople, go sightseeing, play golf, go horse riding or enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.
Hella is only about an hour’s drive from the capital area and about 20 minutes from Selfoss.
Information about accommodation, activities and travel services can be found on the Rangárþing ytra website.
Rangárþing ytra welcomes participants of the UMFÍ 50+ National Games to a lively community where physical activity, togetherness and nature create a unique setting for the Games this summer.
Programme
The Games start on Friday morning and end in the middle of the day on Sunday. Competitions take place on all days, so it is impossible to take part in all of them. The idea is to choose a few sports and try something new.
Collecting your Games pack
Participants collect their Games pack from the Games office on arrival. More information about opening hours and location will be given in the programme.
At the Games office, participants receive, among other things, a wristband that entitles them to compete at the Games, which must be worn at all times. If a wristband breaks, you can always get a new one.
Sports and venues
There will be competitions in 22 sports for people aged 50 and over. The sports on offer are: boccia, table tennis, bridge, tractor driving, athletics, golf, tree planting, walking football, road running (open event), horse judging, motocross (open event), darts, plant identification, cornhole, putting, pancake baking, ringo, chess, shooting, spelling, welly throwing and swimming.
Accommodation
Guests arrange their own accommodation during the Games.
Activities other than competitions
Information coming soon.
Food and drink
Food and drink will be sold at most venues every day of the Games, with light refreshments, coffee and drinks.
More information
The Games Director is Ómar Bragi Stefánsson. Email omar@umfi.is. Phone 898 1095.
