Expedition Ring of Ice

I will attempt a self-supported circumnavigation of Iceland in May 2026, carrying a tent and sleeping bag in my backpack. The route follows the Ring Road, and I will run more than 1,400 kilometers, bypassing three tunnels along the way.

I will start on May 2 in Reykjavik. From there, I will begin my official Ring Road loop on May 3, running clockwise. I will work with a sports physician to collect data for sports medical research using my watch and a glucose monitor.

Followers can track my progress and receive real-time updates via my social media channels below (watch: Garmin Enduro 2):

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expeditionlife.nl/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastfokkie
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/21435997
Website: https://expeditionlife.nl/

My main communication channels will be Strava and my website.

Live tracking
I will also use a Garmin inReach for live tracking:
https://share.garmin.com/JanFokkeOosterhof

Partners
Expedition food and sports bars: https://www.xfood.nl/

Garmin Inreach via Xfood: https://www.xfood.nl/

Shoes: https://www.kailasfuga.com/collections/mens-collection/products/2025-new-kailas-fuga-ex-330-trail-running-shoes-mens

Glasses: https://www.pohinixsunglasses.com/

Lightest poles in the world: https://zenonepoles.com/

Watch: https://www.garmin.com/nl-NL/p/854515/

Media partners
Gearlimits – platform for quality outdoor gear: https://gearlimits.com/author/janfokkeoosterhof/

Mountainreporters – platform for adventurous travel: https://www.mountainreporters.com/author/janfokke/

A new dream I am trying to realize in memory of my father. As an EU Climate Pact Ambassador, I hope my circumnavigation of Iceland will also be a statement about the beauty of nature.

Kind regards,
Jan Fokke