SEPTEMBER 06, 2025
Kolano / Kashubia
Grand Prize
2000 PLN
PLN 500 in additional classifications
ABOUT THE RACE
The Human vs Horse Challenge, held for the first time in many years in Poland, is an exciting outdoor sports competition where participants – runners and horse riders – compete to be the first to complete a designated route.
Inspired by prestigious races held in England, Scotland, New Zealand and Arizona, this competition combines human physical endurance with the speed and strength of the horse, presenting participants with a unique challenge.
The competition takes place in picturesque but demanding conditions, and its aim is to test whether human nature can match animal nature in mountainous and obstacle-filled terrain.
#1 The beginning of the Man vs. Horse race in Kashubia
It all began many years ago in the picturesque hills of Kashubia, where forests rustle with ancient tales and lakes hide the secrets of time. One evening, in a small inn on Lake Ostrzyckie, a group of locals were feasting at the table, drinking beer and telling stories. Among them were Jurek, a young runner known for his speed, and Bartek, a proud rider whose mare Czarna was the fastest in the entire area.
As the evening wore on and the fire crackled in the fireplace, a heated discussion ensued: “Who is really faster – a man or a horse?” The bet was made. Jurek claimed that no horse, not even Czarna, could beat him. Bartek laughed and replied: *“Even the Stolems, those mythical giants of Kashubia, knew the power of horses and knew that no one could outdo them.
ROUTE
The race is 21 km long, it runs along the peaks of the Kashubian hills, along forest and field roads, through meadows and small streams, the terrain is very hilly and the culmination of the route is a run around the highest peak in the lake district range and the entire Polish Lowland - the Wieżyca peak (328.7 m above sea level).
So there is a "Challenge", and each competitor taking part must be fit and properly prepared. This applies to both the human and the horse.
The start and finish line are located at the Kolano Stud Farm.
CLASSIFICATIONS
STOLEM'S CUP
The most important distinction of the race, here the winner is the one who reaches the finish line first (horse or human)
OTHER CATEGORIES
JUNIORS - classification of minors, regardless of gender
K30 - classification of women aged 18 to 30
M30 - classification of men aged 18 to 30
K45 - classification of women aged 31 to 45
M45 - classification of men aged 31 to 45
K55 - classification of women aged 46 to 55
M55 - classification of men aged 46 to 55
K+ - classification of women over 56 years of age
M+ - classification of men over 56 years of age
HORSE RIDERS - classification of rider-horse pairs, regardless of the age of the rider and horse
*in the case of horse riders - a positive passage through the veterinary checkpoint after crossing the finish line is also required (max. 20 minutes after crossing the line)
SCHEDULE
PLAYER REGISTRATION
01.03 - 30.08.2025
06.09.2025
COMPETITION
07:00 - 10:30 Race Office - collection of starting packages
09:00 - 10:00 Veterinary check for horses (pre-start, mandatory)
11:00 Start for runners
11:15 Start for horse riders
14:00 Closing of the finish line for runners
14:15 Closing of the finish line for horse riders
15:00 DECORATIONS
During the competition, at the Kolano Stud Farm there will also be additional attractions for the public, including special shows by the Kashubian Kuczers.
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