To overcome the distance (and time) between the last PEI workshop 2019 in Cambridge and the next one 2022 in Hofn, Iceland, we started with a first virtual stage of the ‘Polar Fun Run’ in May 2021 for one month.

People around the world could register for free and add their running, cycling, walking or whatever kilometers to our common score. This was very successful: Almost 1000 km were collected, a distance that equals half the way from Cambridge to Hofn. These kilometers were collected in six different states, from over 20 participants. Not surprising but still with mentioning: Most of the kilometers were made in the United States. American participants brought together over the half of the total amount.

In fall 2021 PEI is planning a second stage, to collect the second half of the kilometers.

This event is part of a series in 2021, initiated by PEI in exchange of the postponed workshop, planned for spring 2022. The variety of events should help to overcome the time to the new date (11^th  – 15^th April). All activities are listed at the PEI website and they are all free.