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. Perfect name for long distance orienteering fans, right?
UPCOMING HARPAGAN EXTREME EVENT
- Date: 17-19/10/2025
- Headquarters: BYTONIA in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, View in Google Maps
HERE YOU WILL FIND INVITATION WITH PRELIMINARY DETAILS:
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Colourful topographic maps (actualised while preparing the routes)
- Colourful start number
- Sport Ident time keeping
- 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
- Water to refill bottles and food at some checkpoints (marked on the map)
- Nutrition control points (bonfire with sausages, snacks, hot and cold drinks)
- Organizers and volunteers support during the event
REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
- Sport Ident chip (6, 8, 9). You can also borrow SI card
- Compass
- Clothes adequate to the weather conditions
- Food & beverages (if needed)
- Headlamp, fron and rear lighting (during nightfall)
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 for analysis after the race. Also any support (transportation, extra food/drinks) given by third party is not allowed.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTION?
- Write an e-mail: info@harpagan.pl. We’ll answer as soon as possible!