Hydra 2026
📍 Suwalki, Poland
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Date
8 June 2026
Distance
750km · 1000km
Difficulty
gravel
Poland Gravel Race
Polish Carpathians, Poland · 8–11 August 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
A brutal 500+ km self-supported ultra-distance ride featuring over 10,000 meters of climbing across the Polish Carpathians.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 500km+
- Elevation
- 10,000 m
- Surface
- gravel
- Typical W/kg
- 3.2–4.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
Experienced ultra-endurance cyclists and bikepackers looking for a demanding self-supported mountain adventure.
Who will struggle
Riders lacking deep-mountain conditioning or those unprepared for consecutive days of massive elevation gain and self-supported logistics.
Training focus
Building long-duration aerobic endurance and climbing strength for steep, sustained mountain gravel ascents.
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FAQs
What is the distance and elevation of the route?+
The route is over 500 km long with more than 10,000 meters of elevation gain.
When and where does the event start?+
The race starts on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 7:30 am from Niepodległości Square in Przemyśl.
Where is the finish line and what is the time limit?+
The finish is at the Głodówka chalet near Bukowina Tatrzańska, with participants required to finish by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
What kind of support is provided during the ride?+
This is a self-supported cycle ride where participants experience gravel roads and stay overnight in mountain bivouacs or rustic chalets.