SNOB Orienteering Event 2025:
Adventure Without Barriers
What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is more than just a sport—it’s a combination of navigation, endurance, and outdoor exploration. Participants use a map and compass to find a series of checkpoints (marked by white-and-orange kites), whose locations remain secret until the map is handed out at the start of the event. They must then choose their own routes between points, relying on physical stamina, sharp decision-making skills, and a good sense of direction. Orienteering offers the perfect blend of challenge, nature, and discovery.
While often seen as a competitive activity, orienteering welcomes people of all levels—from families looking for a fun day outdoors to athletes chasing victory. The real reward? That feeling of adventure and satisfaction when you reach the finish line, having explored, strategized, and conquered nature’s course.
Introducing SNOB: Sport Without Barriers
📅 Date: June 7, 2025
📍 Location: Chełstów, near Twardogóra, Poland
🎯 Routes:
Walking (TP10): ~10 km (adapted for mobility impairments)
Cycling (TR30): ~30 km (accessible for handcyclists/adaptive bikes)
💡 Mission: “Sport is a space open to everyone—regardless of physical ability.”
🎟️ Participation: Free of charge (no fees for disabled participants or caregivers)
🌐 Website: https://www.snob.run/
The SNOB Orienteering Event, organized by SNOB Foundation, has been a beloved fixture for outdoor enthusiasts, combining the joy of discovery with the thrill of competition. But this year marks a major milestone: for the first time, SNOB is accessible to people with disabilities.
Guided by the mission of “sport without barriers,” SNOB 2025 is breaking new ground by creating a truly inclusive adventure. Two specially adapted routes—TP10 (walking) and TR30 (cycling)—have been designed to accommodate participants with physical limitations, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy the spirit of orienteering.
Key Accessibility Features
SNOB isn’t just about competition—it’s about community, courage, and the belief that adventure should be for everyone. The organizers are offering:
- Free participation for all disabled attendees
- Specially designed routes
- Organizational support tailored to individual needs
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that ensures all participants feel safe, supported, and empowered
- Sweet rewards for all finishers at the finish line
The focus is on creating a space where people can connect, challenge themselves, and break down personal and societal barriers. It’s a celebration of movement, resilience, and the joy of being outdoors—together.
A Special Guest: Rita Malinkiewicz
In a powerful testament to the spirit of the event, SNOB 2025 will welcome a truly inspiring guest: Rita Malinkiewicz, a decorated mountain biker and Paralympian. After a life-changing accident, Rita returned to sports with renewed strength, becoming a symbol of perseverance and possibility. She’ll be taking on the TR30 route, showing firsthand that limits are meant to be overcome. Her presence underscores the message at the heart of SNOB: disability doesn’t define limits.
How to Register
Ready to take on the adventure? Participation is completely free, and signing up is simple. Just send an email to biuro@snob.pl with the participant’s name and contact number. The organizers will reach out to coordinate all the necessary details.
SNOB Orienteering 2025 is more than a race—it’s a movement. A movement toward inclusion, shared joy, and discovering strength in unexpected places. Come for the challenge, stay for the community, and leave with memories that prove one thing:
Adventure has no barriers.