ETAPÁK - Cíl neznámý

Etapák – Cíl neznámý 2026 (Destination Unknown) is orienteering cross scooter adventure stage race, suitable for those, who like the combination of scooters, riding in rough terrain, wondering in the unknown landscape using (or more often not using) the roads and following the unmarked trail with only the GPS signal motivation in the form of delicious food, cold beer, campfire and burbling stream.

This race is organized with love for those who would like to (as well as we do) disappear from the ordinary life for four days to the remotest corners of our homeland, to deep forests, spring meadows, to roads, trails and almost unrecognizable footpaths with minimum of civilization, and after the all-day effort to calmly sit by the campfire and count all the stars above their heads.

It is the 5th edition of the race and so it is a bit special and bit more ceremonial.

These are its

DATE OF THE EVENT

Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17, 2026

RACE FORMAT

It is an orienteering stage cross scooter race that follows in the footsteps of the legendary series Etapák and as to its form it resembles the ultimate race 1000 miles Adventure.

Therefore, the format is a light version of survival with no support during the individual stages, but with boarding and accommodation provided on the locations of all starts and finishes.

The track of the race is specified beforehand and all racers have to stick to it, even though in reality it is not marked in any way. One week before the event, every racer gets gpx coordinates that s/he should upload to his or her GPS device, phone etc. and the rest is his or her own business.

The track avoids surfaced roads and civilized places as much as it is possible, so you will need a cross scooter, such as Kickbike Cross FIX.

Every racer has to be equipped with the compulsory equipment – see the section “rules and equipment”.

In 2026, Etapák will be held in two variants: a three-stage ultra-difficult SURVIVAL and a two-stage LIGHT suitable for those who don't believe they can handle SURVIVAL and also for those who were afraid of the classic Etapák - complete Etapák beginners.

START AND FINISH LOCATION

Hodkovice nad Mohelkou - Záskalí

RACE CAPACITY

Start a cíl verze LIGHT se shoduje s Cílem neznámým, tudíž jej nelze vyzradit, resp. dozvíte se ho v neděli před akcí samotnou.

Vzhledem k místě startu Etapák Survival je však jisté, že bude v severní oblasti ČR cca v hodinové dojezdové vzdálenosti od Prahy.

TRACK

The route is divided into three stages for SURVIVAL and two stages for LIGHT, with the only certainty being that the start and finish of the entire race is in Záskalí.

The exact track of the individual stages will remain hidden until the last week before the race, when the racers will obtain gpx files with the track of the whole race.

The preliminary itinerary of the race is the following.

May 14, 2026 – 1st stage Etapák Survival

Length approx. 130 - 150 km

Start midnight – Záskalí

Finish – Cíl neznámý -

May 15, 20246 1st stage Etapák Light

Length approx. 25 km

Start 14:00 – Cíl neznámý

Finish – Cíl neznámý

May 16, 2023 – 2nd stage Survival + light

Length approx. 40 km

Start 11:00 - Cíl neznámý

Finish – Cíl neznámý

Preliminary elevation profiles of individual stages can be found in section Track.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation is provided for all three nights of the race in rooms for two or more people per room with shared facilities. The first night of SURVIVAL will, of course, take place on the race route and is not provided by the organizer.

This year there is not heating in Cíl neznámý so sleeping bags are needed even though bed linen are provided.

The distribution of racers to the rooms will be done by the organizer on the basis of the applications in order to fit in nicely and to comply with the individual preferences of the racers :).

FOOD

The organizer secures boarding in the following extent.

Thursday after the prologue and before the initial briefing – supper, soup and main course
Friday – breakfast, cauldron of soup after you finish (the amount is limited, be sure to ride fast), supper
Saturday – breakfast, cauldron of soup after you finish (the amount is limited, be sure to ride fast), supper
Sunday – breakfast

Catering starting Friday soup and ending Sunday breakfast is provided by Cíl neznámý with roasted turkey as a higlight. So no worries, this race is about food as well:)

No lunches or refreshments during the individual stages are provided. You can obtain tap water in the place of the accommodations for individual stages with no limitation.

For those who are always hungry, there will be restaurant in all overnight places. There will always be a fire in the evenings for sausages and other similar snacks. Apart from water, there will be also beer, which is basically a necessity for the Etapák tradition.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORTATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Baggage transportation from the start to the finish of individual stages is provided by the organizer. Every racer can load one piece of baggage of the standardized size of a sport bag (up to 75l). The baggage has to be supplied with the name of the racer.

The organizer also provides the basic tools for the scooter servicing and enough high-pressure inflation pumps.

REGISTRATION

The registration will be possible fromJanuary 31, 2024, 12pm onwards in the section „Registration“. The 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 editions were sold out in 5 minutes so be ready and fast!

ENTRY FEE

The entry fee SURVIVAL is

200€

and includes

complete organization of the race
2x accommodation / Thursday, Friday, Saturday night
boarding in the extent – Thursday supper / Friday afternoon soup, supper / Saturday breakfast, afternoon soup, supper / Sunday breakfast
in Cíl neznámý water, lemonade, beer unlimited use:)
the transportation of baggage between the locations of start and finish of individual stages
basic technical support

The entry fee LIGHT is

160 €

and includes

complete organization of the race
2x accommodation / Thursday, Friday, Saturday night
boarding in the extent – Friday afternoon soup, supper / Saturday breakfast, afternoon soup, supper / Sunday breakfast
in Cíl neznámý water, lemonade, beer unlimited use:)
the transportation of baggage between the locations of start and finish of individual stages
basic technical support