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Iceland·21 - 31 August 2024

Great Norse Run 2024

Ten days of nomadic adventure across Iceland!

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Overview

Halló there! Welcome to The Great Norse Run, a team adventure like no other. Widely known as “The Land of Fire and Ice”, Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe and some of the world’s most active volcanoes. We’re going to be passing over these whilst waving goodbye to stress with a ten-day, 209 mile trip of a lifetime. Enroute you’ll drink Brennivín and eat fermented shark, veer wildly towards volcanoes, stare longingly at Game of Thrones scenery and—with a couple dozen new friends—slowly clap your hands overhead in true Skol war-cry style. You'll indulge in hot spring parties and ice-cold beers, pumping music and majestic silence, and eye-poppingly stunning scenery to create unforgettable moments. Leading you through the land of Vikings will be the motivational team from Status Code 14 as well as Danny Bent, world record holder, author, happiness guru, and powerhouse of positivity. Some people on the team will also be raising money for Rock2Recovery a specialist military and emergency responders charitable organisation. This is absolutely not a race; we will have a couple of groups—one walking/jogging then another a little speedier. 25 miles a day seems a long way, but as a tribe, we can all make it. Expect new friendships, stunning cliff-edge views, heart-pumping climbs, and hearty meals around a campfire in the middle of nowhere. Top it off with restful nights looking out at the stars and maybe even the magnificent aurora borealis! This is your time. Your adventure. See you on the lava fields.

Hosts

Danny Bent

Danny Bent

Danny's passion in life is to bring people together to show what's possible through teamwork and positivity. He's pogoed across Togo, cycled to India, run across North America and survived the BBC TV show "Ultimate Hell Week".

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Steve Dredge

Steve Dredge

Steve is one of the co-founders of StatusCode14. His mission is to raise awareness around positive mental health through social connection and endurance challenges. He's rowed across the Atlantic, run across Scotland and paraglides.

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Simon Lemon

Simon Lemon

As a Police Officer and co-founder of Statuscode14, Simon wants to raise awareness of PTSD within the Police through extreme challenges. He's swum the Channel, circumnavigated the globe in a Yacht and rowed the Atlantic.

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Rock 2 Recovery

Rock 2 Recovery

Rock2Recovery is nonprofit organisation working with our Armed Forces, Veterans and 999 communities. Our mission is to save and change lives affected by stress. Our purpose is to inspire and coach toward a more positive future.

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Schedule

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Day1

DAY 1

21st August

After you arrive in Reykjavik, you can grab a burger at the Big Lebowski burger bar, then team coach up to Akureyri (expedition start). You could also arrive before the 20th and have a look around. Reykjavik is an amazing place.

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DAY 2

22nd August

You'll take a ceremonial toe-dip in northern Icelandic waters, then start your official Great Norse Run. Spend the night on an Icelandic horse farm, just before the start of the interior Desert section.

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DAY 3

23rd August

Today will be a tough day, rising slowly (then less slowly) to the Desert plateau. Spend the night at a mountain hut with natural hot springs.

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DAY 4

24th August

Enjoy a morning dip in the natural hot springs, take in the very stark wilderness views, with the tongue of the Hofsjokull glacier just visible in the distance. Very wild camping in the evening.

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DAY 5

25th August

Today is all about fire and ice, running between two huge icecaps—very peaceful, very surreal. Watch out for the active volcano to your left!

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DAY 6

26th August

Today is your last day in the Desert—prepare to see the colour green again. River crossings will be challenging today, expect to get very wet.

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DAY 7

27th August

You'll enter the national park and witness the Game of Thrones scenery at every turn—black mountains that look like frozen water, and impossibly shaped rock formations.

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DAY 8

28th August

Just when the national park couldn't get any better, the ground changes into a rainbow. Amazing soil colours and lichen so thick you can use it as a trampoline.

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DAY 9

29th August

Rest in the geothermally heated river, explore the rainbow hills, walk under a waterfall, have a shower, sit in an old converted bus that's now a cafe - or do absolutely nothing. 

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DAY 10

30th August

More wild camping, in very wild places. We've seen the aurora each time we've been here. Yes, it really is that good.

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DAY 11

31st August

Just one more (small) icecap to run past, then land's end and the chance to throw yourself into the southern seas. The Great Norse Run comes to an official close, celebrated with tea and medals. Bus back to Reykjavik, team party, and flights home (the next day).

What's Included

What's Included

Team equipment

Support Vehicles

Accommodation

Food and Drink

Transfers in country

Guide and Support

Entry to thermal pools

Travel to/from Reykjavik city centre

Personal Insurance

Personal Kit

Showers

Accommodation before/after the event

Evening meal on the last night

Breakfast on the first day

£1k Funding target for Rock2Recovery


FAQs

Most of the team will jog a bit and walk a bit. It's not about who gets there first (we don't even keep track), it's about the whole team getting across Iceland. Last time there was a group of three who walked the whole thing.

Yes! Contact Nick Carter on +447944913245 or nickcarter884@hotmail.com

There is also a very active WhatsApp group that everyone uses to work out logistics and share ideas. Nick can add you to it. 

Yes! You only need to put down a 10% deposit initially, then you can pay in any way you like, over a time scale that suits you. Just choose to pay the "deposit only" at check out and we can send you a link to pay the remainder in any way that suits you, up until the final payment date.

You can find a documentary created by To The Wild about our 2019 event (featured on Adventure+, Red Bull, Runner's World) by clicking here.

And you can see another brilliant documentary by Opal Films about our 2021 expedition by clicking here

Great Norse Run 2024

Iceland·21 - 31 August 2024·10 nights

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