100 and 50 kilometre hike "k-100"

EVENT DATE: 20th and 21st of June, 2026

EVENT START AND FINISH LOCATION: Guesthouse "Satekas", Vecumnieki Parish, Bauska Municipality.

EVENT VENUE: Bauska Municipality

THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT is to promote active outdoor recreation and to challenge participants to test their limits. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Bauska Municipality and enjoy local hospitality at the checkpoints.

ORGANIZERS

ORGANIZED BY: Association K-PUNKTS in cooperation with Bauska Municipality

EVENT DIRECTOR: Elīna Krēmere

EVENT ROUTE AND DISTANCE: Krišjānis Krēmers

RULES

EVENT FORMAT: Two hikes:

1. A hike with a time limit of 26 hours and a route length of 100 km.

2. A hike with a time limit of 13 hours and a route length of 50 km.

Participants start the distance at the time and place specified in the regulations. The task of the participants is to complete the 100 or 50 kilometre pre-determined distance within the specified time limit.

By registering for the hike, participants confirm that they have read the competition regulations and the additional information provided by the organizers, and undertake to comply with all the rules stated in the regulations and any additional instructions from the organizers.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Respect and preserve natural and man-made values, do not pollute the environment, and dispose of waste only in designated areas.

2. You may encounter wild animals along the route. Be careful!

3. When moving along public roads and city streets, traffic regulations must be observed.

4. Failure to follow instructions, regulations, and additional directions from organizers may result in disqualification. It is also prohibited to participate in the hike under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, to behave recklessly, or to show disrespect towards other participants or organizers.

5. When near bodies of water, exercise great caution, especially if you are not confident in your swimming ability or water safety.

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS

1. While on the route, wearing a reflective vest and having a lit headlamp or hand torch is mandatory (during the dark hours of the day).

2. Every participant must carry a mobile phone with a charged battery while on the route, in order to be able to contact the organizers in case of an emergency. The organizers' mobile phone number will be printed on the laminated participant card.

3. Upon registration, each participant will receive a personalized A5-format laminated card for identification and key information. The card must be worn around the neck or attached to a bag with a lanyard. It must be visible at all times during the event!

4. If a participant wishes to withdraw from the hike, they MUST notify the organizers, even if no separate evacuation is required. The registration fee will not be refunded upon withdrawal.

5. A participant may optionally invite a support person, who may only assist at the start, finish and/or at checkpoints specified in the regulations, slightly away from the checkpoint area, without disturbing the organizers or other participants. The support person is not permitted to assist the participant in moving along the route.

6. The participant agrees not to hold the organizers liable for any injuries sustained due to overestimating one's abilities, misjudging conditions, personal negligence, or lack of experience.

7. Each participant is responsible for arranging their own transport to and from the event venue.

8. The participant agrees to assist any other participant in difficulty, and to immediately notify the organizers if they observe health problems arising in themselves or any other participant.

9. By observing traffic regulations and safety rules, the hike can be completed without endangering one's health or life.

10. By registering for the hike, the participant confirms that they have no objection to the publication of results on the K-PUNKTS association's website and social media, where their first name, last name, and result will be publicly available.

11. By participating in the hike, participants agree that photos and videos taken during the event may be used for the promotion of this and other K-PUNKTS events and the promotion of an active lifestyle, as well as that the personal data provided in the registration form may be used for compiling and publishing results in print, online, and on social media.

12. Participation in the event is open to those aged 18 and over, with age determined as of the first day of the event (20 June 2026).

EVENT PROGRAMME

20.06.2026

from 7:00 participants arrive at the event start location, registration

From 8:30 gathering at the event start location

9:00 the hike starts

22:00 the last 50 km hike participants are welcomed at the finish

21.06.2026

11:00 the last 100 km hike participants are welcomed at the finish

18:00 the event venue closes

CHECKPOINTS AND THEIR OPERATING HOURS

During the 100 km route, participants must visit 5 checkpoints – start, CP1, CP2 (same location as start and finish), CP3, and finish.

During the 50 km route, participants must visit 3 checkpoints – start, CP1, and finish.

These checkpoints are included in the route and must be visited in the order listed above, travelling only along the designated route. Each checkpoint has its own operating hours within which participants must arrive – arriving earlier or later does not guarantee the availability of the equipment mentioned in the pre-start information.

The exact location, operating hours, and available facilities at checkpoints will be confirmed later.

TERRAIN

The hike route will mostly follow wide, clearly visible roads that are easy to navigate. Zemgale is a forested area, but approaching towns there will be more agricultural land and meadows. The beginning and end of the route will have slightly more pronounced terrain. The route will pass through forest trails, gravel roads, paved roads, pavements, and a few kilometres along a highway. The route planner recommends choosing footwear suitable for harder surfaces. A more detailed surface analysis for both the 50 km and 100 km hikes will be available in the pre-start information.

ROUTE AND REQUIRED NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

The 100 km hike distance will consist of two 50-kilometre loops. The first loop will take participants towards Iecava, while the second heads towards Stelpe. The start, checkpoint 2, and finish will all be at the same location. Expected checkpoint distribution (0 km – 25 km – 50 km – 75 km – 100 km).

The 50 km distance will consist of one loop heading towards Iecava and back. Expected checkpoint distribution (0 km – 25 km – 50 km).

The precise route description will be published in the pre-start information.

The route will be partially marked in the field with special signs or markers. There are three ways to follow the route:

1. Using an app on your phone (no internet connection required)

1. Download the app "OsmAnd" from the App Store or Google Play (no registration required)

2. Load the Latvia map in the app so it can be used offline.

3. A GPX route file will be available in the pre-start information email, which can be loaded into the app.

4. This method allows you to follow the route without an internet connection. If you have any questions about the app, assistance will be available at the event centre before the start.

2. Loading the route file onto your sports watch

1. GPX and KML route files will be available in the pre-start information email, which can be loaded onto sports watches.

3. Receiving a printed route on paper

1. To receive a printed map, this must be indicated when filling in the registration form. The number of printed materials will be limited, given the large scale and paper-saving considerations.

REGISTRATIONS

Registration is open from 24 April 2026 until 14 June 2026 at 23:59. On-site registration on the day of the event will also be possible, but places are limited and in such cases the organizers cannot guarantee confirmation of the application.

Participants register online by completing the registration form on the website https://www.k-punkts.lv/. By registering, the participant confirms that they have read the regulations and undertake to comply with them.

Also, new this year only – for a nominal fee, it is possible to stay at the guesthouse "Satekas" before and after the event (the night from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday) by booking a bed. Accommodation is in rooms for 3–7 people, with arrival at the event centre on the evening of 19 June. More precise information to follow.

REGISTRATION FEE:

*It is advisable to notify in advance by emailing [email protected]

K-PUNKTS team reserves the right to close registration early if the maximum number of applications has been reached.

PAYMENT PER PARTICIPANT MUST BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:

K-PUNKTS ASSOCIATION

Registration no. 40008293335

Registered address: Olaines nov., Olaines pag., ''Ceplīši'', LV-2127

Bank: Luminor Bank AS

Account: LV87RIKO0001080196068

Please state the event name and the participant's full name in the payment reference, e.g. "K-100, Pēteris Liepiņš"

The registration fee covers route planning and preparation, printing and laminating of participant cards, commemorative prizes, catering at checkpoints, medical assistance, evacuation services, and other organisational expenses. Payment must be made by bank transfer to the account indicated during the registration process by the last date of the applicable fee period. Unpaid registrations will be cancelled within 3 business days after the deadline.

Free changes to a registration may be made until 14 June at 23:59 by emailing [email protected].

If a participant cancels their participation by 14 June at 23:59 (by notifying the organizer by email), 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded. If a participant cancels after 14 June, withdraws, or is disqualified from the event, the registration fee will not be refunded.

AWARDS

Upon visiting all checkpoints and successfully finishing, each participant will receive commemorative badges as well as commemorative prizes from this event.

Contact information: Elīna Krēmere (+371) 22022054, [email protected]