2025-05-29 (Pre-challenge day)

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Sejny, Poland

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Attention! Time is given in GMT +3 format.

In Poland local clocks will show -1 hour.

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16:00 - 19:30 - Registration, handing out participant baskets, technical and inventory check.

Free time until 19:00. We recommend exploring the nearby Sejny city and surroundings, get to know each other, do your last minute shopping, repairs before tomorrow's start.

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​20:00 - Dinner in restaurant

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21:00 - Briefing in English language.

21:30 - Additional briefing in other languages (Lithuanian/Russian), if agreed during English meeting.

Briefing in one of languages is obligatory to all participants.

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Brief introduction to the challenge route and rules of the challenge. We'll touch on the route, some issues everyone might face during the challenge. Q&A, sharing memories, stories from previous challenges. Suggestions, comments, requests.

23:00 - Silence and rest time.

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2025-05-30

09:20 - Trackers, warm up and additional info

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10:00 - Hydra starts!

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Attention: time is given in GMT +3 format.

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2025-06-01

Kaunas, Lithuania - Checkpoint No. 1

22:00 - checkpoint in Kaunas closes

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2025-06-03

Šilėnai, Lithuania - Checkpoint No. 2

01:00 - checkpoint in Kaunas closes

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​2025-06-04

Zarasai, Lithuania - "Water Inn" checkpoint No. 3 & medium distance finish

20:00 - checkpoint and 800km Finish in Zarasai closes.

Avg speed to reach CP in Zarasai before closure - 152 km/24 h or day.

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2025-06-07

Valga, Estonia - checkpoint No. 4

18:00 - checkpoint in Valga closes.

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2025-06-10

Elva, Estonia

10:00 - finish in Tartumaa Sports Base closes

Avg speed to reach finish before the closure - 164 km/24 h or day.

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