Change of Date - Šrégom moves to Spring

Dear contestants, due to unforeseen organizational complications, we are unfortunately forced to postpone Šrégom to a later date. The race will now take place in the autumn, during the weekend of September 13-14, 2025. We are sorry about this delay, but our priority is to prepare the most unforgettable and high-quality event for you. We believe that the new autumn date will allow us to achieve this goal the best. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in full force this autumn!

13-14.9.

2025

Malé Karpaty

13.-14.9. 2025

Malé Karpaty

Šrégom is an outdoor team race focused on terrain navigation, unusual orienteering challenges, and spending time in nature.

1. Race

The goal of the competing teams is to pass through all checkpoints and be the first to reach the finish line. However, the locations of checkpoints are not known to the teams in advance. At the start, you only receive clues on how to reach the first checkpoint. At the first checkpoint, you will find clues on how to get to the next checkpoint... and so on until you reach the finish line.

2. Navigation

The individual clues can take various forms. They could be an unusual map, special markers hidden in the terrain, coordinates, a puzzle, etc. Sometimes a checkpoint may require completing a physical activity (such as a rope obstacle).

3. Route

The routes between checkpoints are not predetermined; it's up to you to decide how to get from point A to point B. You can go straight ahead regardless of what stands in your way, or you can look for a more accessible and faster route.

4. Endurance

The race has two variants with time limits of 10 and 20 hours. The optimal routes span over 15 and 25 kilometers through varied forest terrain (of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to get lost and extend the route). Both variants require adequate physical fitness.

5. Format

The competition format lies somewhere between orienteering and outdoor puzzle-solving, so it will be familiar to fans of both events. At the same time, it is suitable for beginners, as it does not require long-term training; endurance and cleverness are what matter here.

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Information

Date

13.-14. September 2025

Location

Malé Karpaty, less than 40 minute drive from Trnava. The exact location of the start will be provided to registered teams shortly before the competion.

Teams

Teams of three or four people can take part in the race.

Categories

Category Time limit Optimal route length Starting interval
ŠRG10 10 hours 15-25km 7:45 - 9:45
ŠRG20 20 hours 25-35km 12:30 - 14:30

Entry Fee

The entry fee is 50 eur per team in the ŠRG10 category and 70 eur per team in the ŠRG20 category. The fee is used to cover the material costs of the race. The price is valid until August 14. From August 15 to September 1, the entry fees are 60 and 80 eur.

Registration

You can register your team using this form. The registration becomes valid after the payment of the entry fee. You can find the list of registered teams in this list. Registration is open until 1.9.2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Well, they come in all sorts of forms and will be very diverse :) The best way to get an idea of what might await you at Šrégom is by looking at last year’s challenges.

Yes. The race has two variants - the shorter one starts early in the morning and teams have 10 hours to complete it. You might finish sooner, but it's quite possible that you'll still be under way after sunset. The second variant has a 20-hour limit, starts around noon, and a significant part of it takes place overnight. In both cases, don't forget to bring headlamps.

It's up to you. The course is designed so that it can be completed within the time limit even at a hiking pace. Of course, if you have enough energy and can maintain a faster pace, you will improve your chances of winning. Just be careful not to get lost in the process.

We will notify teams of these details shortly before the start of the race, no earlier than one week in advance. However, you can expect it to be in Malé Karpaty, within a 40-minute drive from Trnava. The start will also be accessible by public transport. Since the start is staggered, each team will be assigned their own starting time.

Yes, just send us an email to info@sregom.sk, or a message on facebook.

Rules

  • The minimum age required to participate in the competition is 16 years. Competitors under 18 years must bring a consent form signed by a legal guardian, and each team must have at least one competitor over 18 years of age. Competitors participate in the race at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
  • Each team has 10 or 20 hours to complete the race. The race starts in a staggered manner.
  • During the race, only maps and materials provided by the organizers may be used. It is prohibited to use personal maps. It is also prohibited to use digital maps on personal devices.
  • During the race, it is not permitted to use vehicles or external assistance; teams must move under their own power.
  • At each checkpoint, the team must record the time of passage in a way specified by the organizers.
  • The race is won by the team that first manages to pass through all the checkpoints and finish line in the specified order.
  • The team ranking is determined based on the total time taken to complete the race. Teams that do not finish the race will be ranked according to the highest checkpoint number reached and the time it was reached.
  • If a team has trouble finding the next checkpoint, they can request its coordinates from the organizers during the race. Each such instance will result in a time penalty in the overall ranking.
  • Mandatory equipment: Compass (at least 2, ideally one for each team member), Charged mobile phones and at least one smartphone, Power bank, Headlamp/flashlight for each team member, Basic first aid kit.
  • During the race, additional rules may apply to individual checkpoints, and general rules may be temporarily suspended.
  • Registration cancellation is possible up to 30 days before the start of the competition with zero cancellation fee, from 29 to 15 days with a 50% cancellation fee, and from 14 days with a 90% cancellation fee. If the event is canceled by the organizers, the full entry fee is refunded.

Organizers

The race format is inspired by the Czech competition KRAZ. Having competed there multiple times and thoroughly enjoyed it, we decided to create something similar in our neck of the woods.
Outdoorová súťaž Šrégom
Adam Kňaze

I first delved into event organization back in high school and quickly discovered just how fulfilling it is to make cool new experiences for people. When I took part in a Czech outdoor race KRAZ and experienced the sense of exploring the unknown, of finding my way regardless of what lies behind the corner, I knew this is the kind of experience I need to bring to more people. And so Šrégom was born.

Outdoorová súťaž Šrégom
Samuel Cibulka

Right now I lead a very sedentary life — I sit at a computer at work, and sit on a road bike after work, covering long distances. However, at Šrégom, I will try to ensure that you can avoid sitting and asphalt as much as possible! I enjoy playing and competing, especially when it requires engaging a few brain cells.

Outdoorová súťaž Šrégom
Nina Hronkovičová

I enjoy spending time in nature, whether on a bike or on foot. When I'm not exploring the outdoors, I like solving ciphers and puzzles or organizing educational camps for children. In my free time, I am in my second year as a doctoral student in mathematics. Šrégom combines my passion for nature and discovering unexplored places, racing against time, and teamwork.

Outdoorová súťaž Šrégom
Mojmír Majdiš

Friends call me Mojo. Although I studied mathematics, I have been captivated by the world of active education, which I have been professionally involved in for the last four years, including nature expeditions for youth. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, cross-country skiing, and playing the guitar.

Outdoorová súťaž Šrégom
Kristína Prešinská

After my puzzle solving competition Suši took off, I missed being involved in organizing. I also had multiple instances where my co-organizers for the cipher competitions complained about the routes being too challenging. So, I decided it would be better to channel these tendencies into organizing Šrégom. Last year I was the main tester.

Outdoorová súťaž Šrégom
Peter Dupej

For over 10 years, I volunteered with P-mat n.o., where I was involved in organizing competitions and camps for children interested in mathematics and physics. In my free time, I enjoy sports, solving puzzles, and spending time in nature. After competing in the first edition of Šrégom, I decided to join the organizing team.

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