Previous editions

Edition 2024 - Agkali

As every year, precisely at 9:00 AM on April 27th, the Krakow Hitchhiking Race – KRAKOSTOP 2024 – kicked off from the AGH building in Krakow! For the 2024 edition, our destination was Agkali, located on the Greek island of Evia. This year, participants faced additional challenges, such as crossing the bay by ferry and navigating the route to the campsite, which was tricky due to limited car traffic. We’ve heard that some, caught up in the excitement, didn’t even notice the time change upon entering Greece, which added an extra layer of difficulty. Despite the demanding route, the first couple crossed the finish line in just 47 hours and 50 minutes! The excitement of this edition was further heightened by the fact that the time difference between the second and third pairs was less than a minute. Daily workshops, games and themed parties brought closer the participants and helped them make friendships. It also inspired them to share incredible stories from the journey – memories that will stay with them forever. After nearly a week of fun, the 11th edition was capped off by the election of Aphrodite and Adonis during the final themed party - „The Great Dionysia.” Following the party, those eager for more fun headed to the nearby beach to traditionally witness the spectacular (and the last) sunrise. It was an edition full of surprising adventures, emotions and unforgettable memories that will stay with us for a long time – just like after every Krakostop! Dear participants, we hope to see you next year!

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Edition 2023 - Comacchio

Ah, what a Krakostop it was! Last year, our race was as popular as ever. Nearly 600 people (including 250 hitchhiking couples) decided to spend an unforgettable May weekend in Italian Comacchio. The competition was fierce! Some participants got stuck in small roadside villages, but eventually most of them reached our destination. The first couple - Hania and Dorota, arrived in a record time of 15 hours and 8 minutes, riding only 3 hitchhikes! The second couple finished less than 20 minutes after them with a time of 15 hours and 25 minutes, and the podium was closed by a couple who arrived in 24 hours and 9 minutes. The atmosphere of the camping was very cheerful, although the weather did not favor us! Daily activities were accompanied by the sounds of "Sara perche ti amo" and other Italian hits in the background and glasses full of delicious Italian wine. Participants had the chance to take part in various contests, themed events and sightseeing trips to San Marino and Bologna. Certainly, this edition will remain in our and the participants' memories for a long time.

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Edition 2022 - Kalamitsi

On April 30, 2022, like usually on 9:00 AM 9th Edition of Krakostop started. This year was year of returns - after 4 years we visited Greece again! In Kalamitsi we had fun almost like in salons (or Thessaloniki). Travelers from Cracow decorated roads of south-eastern Europe with theirs blue t-shirts and wonderfoul colorful acents! Before the start everyone were equipped by us and our sponsors with travel food, hitchhiker's guidebook, discounts leaflets and neccesary accesories making journey easier. At the finish line there was an atmosphere like from ,,Mamma Mia!" movie and parties with the music of DJ "Party Hard" ended only at sunrise. May-holidays in Greece had everything what you need: great fun, sports competition, chilling in the sun on the beach or swimming pool and relaxing SPA-like treatments.

Edition 2021 - Tarquinia

Exceptionally, on September 11, 2021, at 9:00 am, from the AGH University of Science and Technology, the participants of the 8th edition of Krakostop set off to conquer sunny Italy! This edition was unique not only because of the fall date. We all eagerly awaited the moment when we would again let ourselves be carried away by the hitchhiking adventure after a two-year break caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. After the big disappointment, which was the necessity to cancel the race in 2020, we were reborn like a Phoenix from the ashes and are making every effort we can, to prepare an unforgettable Festa Italiana for you! A picturesque route took participants through the majestic Czech Republic, full of castles and secrets, the amazing mountain landscapes of Austria and, of course, Italy, full of history and sunshine. At the finish line, as usual, on our Krakostop participants waited a lot of attractions, ranging from chilling on a beautiful, sandy beach or swimming pool, through competition in Drunkmagedon, Krakostopowe Olympics and other sports competitions (not only), ending with fun until the morning in the atmosphere of the 1980s, Hawaian and the obligatory Italian wedding (legend even says it was actually someone's wedding).

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Edition 2019 - Kiten

On April 27, 2019, as usual, at 9:00 a.m., participants of the already VII Krakostop Edition set off from under the building of the AGH Didactics Center. This year, they raced for the first time to the Black Sea, precisely to the seaside town of Kiten in Bulgaria. Once again, our hitchhikers wore white T-shirts, but this time with red and green lettering, obviously referring to the flag of the country they were heading to. They had a lot of freedom to maneuver when it came to the route, by making the long way to Vienna they had the additional opportunity to participate in the game "Expedition Express"! At the finish line, as usual, there were many new and well-known attractions, such as the Janusz and Grażyna run(Polish version of Karen and Steve), the city game or the Krakostops mini Olympics.

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Edition 2018 - Igoumenitsa

On April 28, 2018, precisely at 9:00 a.m., the 6th edition of Krakostop has started. It was quite a challenge for the participants, as they had to reach the distant finish line, located in Igumenitsa Greece hitchhiking only. There were 500 people who started in the race, and the welcome packs were sold out in 3 days! Our Krakostop competitors looked beautiful on the European roads in their white T-shirts, referring to Greek mythology. The weather was excellent and at the finish line one could take part in such noble competitions and games as: the "Flanki" Championship(Beer pong variation), the Krakostop Olympics, the Greek Wedding, or the Colors Festival. The party was endless, and the smiles never left our faces. This is what we call holidays with Krakostop!

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Edition 2017 - Barcelona

On April 29, 2017, the fifth Krakows Hitchhiking Race - Krakostop - started from under the AGH Main Library. The Krakostopers set off to conquer Catalonia. The finish line campsite was located in a small town close to Barcelona. The participants had 2200 km to travel and the first couple, appeared at the finish line just after 36 hours. This time the most wanted color on the roads was red!

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Edition 2016 - Bar Budva

On April 29, 2016 at 9.00 am from under the building of Applied Physics and Computer Science at AGH UST the fourth Krakow Hitchhiking Race - Krakostop started. This time our destination was Montenegro and more precisely Camping Marsylia in Buljarica. In the race we had 400 participants, and the first couple checked in at the finish after 24 hours and 30 minutes! Orange t-shirts ruled the roads and the drivers couldn't help but notice them. Although the weather in Montenegro did not spoil us, it did not stop us from having fun.

Edition 2015 - Monako

On April 29, 2015, again from under the building of Applied Physics and Computer Science at AGH, the third Krakow Hitchhiking Race - Krakostop - started. In 2015 the Krakostopers headed off to conquer the Italian-French border. The campsite was located in a small Italian town of Isolabona, which delighted everyone with its views. And a stone's throw from this place is Monaco, which became the flagship visit by city of this edition. This time the most stylish color on the roads was yellow!

Edition 2014 - Zadar

On April 30, 2014, the second Krakow Hitchhiking Race - Krakostop - started from under the building of of Applied Physics and Computer Science at AGH. In 2014, the destination was a Croatian city of Zadar. And the route from Krakow to the finish line was filled with azure, in reference to the Croatia coast waters color.

Edition 2013 - Werona

On the 27th of April 2013 the race to Verona, more precisely to Camping Spiaggia d'oro located in Lazise by Lake Garda, started from the AGH Main Library building. The race route was dominated by bright green T-shirts, which drew the attention of the drivers. The color was not accidental, the mastermind behind it was one of the organizers. She didn't hide her love for everything that is green. However, fashion changes so every year the Krakostop participants start in a different color.