English info

Harpagan Extreme Orienteering Challenge is the biggest orienteering event in Poland. It takes place twice a year: in April and October and it has been so since 1989. The motto of the Challenge is “We know ourselves only to the extent to which we have been tested” (Wislawa Szymborska, Nobel Prize laureate).

Over 1500 participants, among them the best Polish ultramarathoners, face the distance, map and their own weakness, regardless of the weather. Each time, the headquarters of the Challenge is located in a different city of Pomeranian Voivodeship and most of the competition takes place in woodlands. The checkpoints are confirmed by electronic Sport Ident system.

Every participant, who completes any of the Harpagan Classic routes within deadline, is awarded with the “Harpagan” Title. The term Harpagan describes a person who is vivid and full of energy as well as slightly mad and furious at the same time.

English info

DATE & PLACE

ROUTES, FEES & DEADLINES
  • Early fee - till 11.03.2024 (transfer)
    • Normal fee - 12.03-1.04.2024 (transfer)
    • Late fee - later than 1.04.2024 (transfer) or at the headquarters (cash)
    Route codenameRoute
    time limit (hours)
    First feeStandard feeLate fee
    FAMILY TIMETP10 walk/run 10km (12 y.o. or younger)5 59 zł69 zł80 zł
    TP10 walk/run 10km (13 y.o. or older)79 zł99 zł120 zł
    TR20 bicycle 20km (12 y.o. or younger)459 zł69 zł80 zł
    TR20 bicycle 20km (13 y.o. or older)79 zł99 zł120 zł
    INTERMEDIATETP25 (walk/run 25km)8 (day route), 9 (night route)149 zł179 zł250 zł
    TP50 (walk/run 50km)12 (day route), 14 (night route)159 zł189 zł250 zł
    TR50 (bicycle 50km)6 149 zł179 zł250 zł
    TR100 (bicycle 100km)10169 zł199 zł250 zł
    CLASSICTP100 (walk/run 100km)24 169 zł199 zł250 zł
    TR200 (bicycle 200km)14189 zł219 zł250 zł
    TM150 (walk/run 50km + bicycle 100km)19189 zł219 zł250 zł

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Colourful maps (actualised while preparing the routes)
  • Colourful start number
  • Interesting starter pack
  • Sport Ident System Support
  • Hot meal at the finish
  • Access to the shower (in headquarters)
  • Medals for everyone at the finish line!
  • Colourful diplomas for everyone
  • Cups/medals for the best participants
  • A place to sleep in a gym/classrooms (bring your own mat & sleeping bag)
  • Medical support in headquarters and at some checkpoints (marked on the map)
  • Water to refill bottles and food at some checkpoints (marked on the map)
  • Organizers and volunteers support during the event

REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

  • Sport Ident chip (6, 8, 9). You can also borrow SI chip from us (extra fee 10 PLN)
  • Compass
  • Clothes adequate to the weather conditions
  • Food & beverages (if needed)
  • Headlamp (classic routes)
  • Front and rear lighting installed on your bike (route TR200)

THE PROGRAMME 

Friday

  • 6:00 pm – Harpagan headquarters opens
  • 8:30 pm – start of TP100
  • 9:30 pm – start of TP50N, TP25 (by night) and TM150 routes

Saturday

  • 6:30 am – route TR200 start, route TP25 finish
  • 6:30-11:30 am – transition time for route TM150
  • 7:30 am – route TP50 start
  • 8:30 am – route TR100 start
  • 9:30 am – route TP25 start
  • 10:30 am – route TR50 start
  • 11:30 am – route TP10 start
  • 11:30 pm – route TP50N finish
  • 12:30 pm – route TR20 start
  • 4:30 pm – route TM150 finish
  • 4:30 pm – routes TR50, TR20 and TP10 finish
  • 5:00 pm – closing ceremony for TP10 and TR20
  • 5:30 pm – route TP25 finish
  • 6:30 pm – route TR100 finish
  • 7:30 pm – route TP50 finish
  • 8:30 pm – routes TR200, TP100 finish
  • 9:00 pm – Official Closing Ceremony for all routes except TP10 and TR20

TP – stands for Foot-O route, TR – for MTBO route, TM – for mixed route

number – route distance

Sunday

  • by 8 am – participants have to leave headquarters

FORBIDDEN STUFF

  • Global navigation satellite receivers (incl. smartphones) with any maps installed are strictly forbidden. You can use your GPS/GLONASS receiver only to obtain distance/speed or record the track. Also any support (transportation, extra food/drinks) given by third party is not allowed.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTION?

STEP-BY-STEP PARTICIPANT APPLICATION

1. Fill in the form on the website:

2a. Make a transfer (early/standard/late fee):

  • Name of organizer: PKO HARPAGAN, Ogarna 72 Street, 80-826 Gdansk, Poland
  • Account number: PL 62 1090 1098 0000 0001 0362 6857
  • SWIFT (BIC) code: WBKPPLPP
  • Transfer description: Harpagan [YOUR ROUTE] [YOUR NAME]

or

2b. Pay just before the start at the headquarters (late fee) – cash needed!

3. Come and have fun!