FULL
EVENT
PROGRAM
2025-05-29 (Pre-challenge day)​​
Mikołajewo, 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, technical and inventory check.
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 - 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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2025-05-30
09:20 - Trackers, 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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2025-06-01
Kaunas, Lithuania - Checkpoint No. 1 & short distance finish
22:00 - checkpoint in Kaunas closes
Avg speed to reach CP in Zarasai before closure - 152 km/24 h or day.
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2025-06-02
ŠilÄ—nai, Lithuania - Checkpoint No. 2
23:00 - checkpoint in ŠilÄ—nai 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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