2026-06-08 (Pre-challenge day)​​

Hańcza, Poland

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Attention! Time is given in GMT +3 format.

In Poland (PL) local clocks will show -1 hour.

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16:00 - 19:30 (15:00 - 18:30 in PL) - Registration, handing out participant baskets, tracking app, technical and inventory check.

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Free time until 20:00. We recommend exploring the nearby Wigry lake nature park, get to know each other, do your last minute shopping, repairs before tomorrow's start.

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​20:00 (19:00 in PL) - Dinner in restaurant

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21:00 - Briefing/general meeting.

Briefing 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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2026-06-09

08:30 - 09:30 (07:30 in PL) - Breakfast

09:40 - Warm up and additional info

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10:00 (09:00 in PL) - Hydra starts!

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Attention: time is given in GMT +3 format.

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2026-06-12

Nibriai, Lithuania - Checkpoint No. 1

12:00 - checkpoint in Nibriai closes

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2026-06-13

Kaunas, Lithuania - Checkpoint No. 2

09:00 - checkpoint in Kaunas closes

Avg speed to reach CP in Kaunas before closure - 127 km/24 h or day.

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​​2026-06-15

Zarasai, Lithuania - "Water Inn" finish

13:00 - Finish in Zarasai closes.

Avg speed to reach finish in Zarasai before closure - 126 km (short distance) or 164 km (long distance) in 24 h or a day.​​​​

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