THE NORTHERNMOST ADVENTURE RALLYON THE PLANET.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The Baltic Sea Circle is taking place for the 15th time ever in 2026 after 14 amazing tours since 2011.
Start your adventure around the Baltic Sea next summer, all the way up to the Arctic Circle — and experience the North more authentically than ever before!
This one-of-a-kind journey is only available to a limited number of teams, so don’t miss your chance — sign up now.
Start of the Rally
12 June 2026 near Hamburg
The official rally start will take place near Hamburg. Each team will receive their road book at the start.
The event will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m., with the official start taking place between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
On the evening before, all adventurers can get to know each other at the pre-start meeting and get in the mood for the adventures ahead with food and drinks. The pre-start meeting begins at approximately 6:00 p.m.
We will announce the official venues one month in advance.
All other adventurers, friends and fans are of course also welcome to attend the start event and the pre-start meeting.
Finish Line
28 June in Hamburg
In the heart of Hamburg, we will celebrate the successful finish of the Baltic Rally with a big closing event and, of course, an award ceremony.
At the finish line, every BSC adventurer will receive their finisher's certificate and medal.
You can find the exact finish location in the roadbook.
EVENTS ON THE ROUTE
On the way around the Baltic Sea, we celebrate awesome rally events with you.
From midsummer BBQ party on the Norwegian fjords to bathing fun and campfire on the white beaches of the Arctic Circle to tipi party in the Estonian forests with saunas and hot tub, everything is included.
Where and what exactly happens on the route remains our secret until the start...you'll find out in the roadbook!
At the official SAC party stops all teams pitch their tents together. Of course you can also spend the night in your own rally bus or truck.
Roadbook
This rally is not about speed. You have the chance to dive even deeper into the adventure by completing tasks in your roadbook.
At the start of the rally, your team will receive the roadbook, packed with great stage suggestions, extraordinary tasks, fun & lots of adventure. You will also find all the information about the meet & greet points and the official SAC rally events on the route in the roadbook.
The tasks and adventures have to be solved in the best possible way with your team until the finish line. Creativity and a talent for improvisation are the key.
However, the roadbook tasks are not compulsory! Always according to the motto: Everything possible, nothing required!
The winner of the Baltic Rally Roadbook Competition wins a starting spot for another SAC rally of their choice.
Your Charity
Collect 500€ for great charity projects. All possible – nothing required!
The money can go to projects that we have carefully vetted to ensure that all contributions go where they should—to the people who truly need them. Or you are free to pick a charity project that has always been dear to your heart.
Charity donations can be collected any time from the date you sign up to the moment you cross the Finish Line. More
The vehicle
Cars – Motorcycles – Vans – Trucks
Modern Metal: All years of manufacture welcome.
Classic & Vintage Cars: 20 years and older.
Car Challenge: The older the vehicle, the more points in the Roadbook Competition.
Whether old school or new school – it's the spirit of adventure that counts. More information
SAC Rally Community
Become part of an incomparable and unforgettable rally community where friendship, helpfulness and shared adventure take center stage.
Experience your own personal adventure as you embark on a unique journey with like-minded people. The SAC rally community brings together people who share a passion for the unknown and appreciate the value of shared experiences. Whether you are an experienced car enthusiast, adventurer or globetrotter - you will find your crew in our rally community.
Together, we not only master roads and tracks, but also create memories that will last a lifetime. Share your stories, learn from others and experience the fascination of the unpredictable. It's all about the journey - because in our rally community, the journey is the real destination.
Get ready for unforgettable moments, breathtaking landscapes and the freedom that only traveling in good company can offer. Your adventure starts here!
RALLY PROCEDURE & SCOPE OF SERVICES
- Pre-start meeting on the pre-start day with refreshments and a welcome drink
- Rally camp on the pre-start day – overnight accommodation at the start site
- Official rally start near Hamburg with roadbook handover
- Joint events with all rally teams on the route in extraordinary locations with overnight accommodation:
- Midsummer festival & rally camp in the enchanting Scandinavian countryside with refreshments & welcome drink
- Beach day with campfire and swimming fun on the white beaches of the Arctic Circle
- Teepee party in the Estonian forests with saunas and hot tub + refreshments & welcome drink
- Finish in Hamburg with award ceremony and closing event, as well as presentation of the BSC finisher certificate & medal
- Roadbook: Each team has the chance to immerse themselves even deeper into the adventure by completing tasks in their roadbook. The Roadbook Competition includes:
- Special route guidance with spectacular stretches on each stage
- Various daily tasks
- Road missions
- Action stations
- Secret missions
- Detour missions
- Each team will receive the roadbook at the start.
- Roadbook Competition winners:
- 1st place: A starting spot for a SAC rally of your choice worth EUR 1,600
- 2nd place: A rally voucher worth EUR 800
- 3rd place: A rally voucher worth EUR 400
- Rally kit with everything you need for an official rally:
- Rally vehicle branding with the official Baltic Rally logos and start numbers
- Limited edition rally T-shirts
- Stickers and merchandising
- Each team will receive the rally kit two weeks before the start.
- SAC Live Tracking App with photo book option
- How2Roadtrip Rally mechanic legend provides assistance in case of breakdowns when he is in your area.
- 24/7 support before, during, and after the rally by the SAC team
- Your own team page on the SAC website
- SAC participant networks before, during, and after the rally on various platforms and events
- Video competition for BSC community clip and aftermovie
- Not included in the registration fee: Accommodation, meals, ferries, tolls, and technical support in case of breakdowns are generally to be paid for by the team itself.
How much will this Arctic rally adventure cost me?
The application fee for the Baltic Sea Circle adventure rally is 1.500€ for a team of 2. For each additional team-member a starting fee of 300€ will be charged.
The application fee must be transferred within 3 working days after successful online application to the SAC application account, so that the application for the Baltic Sea Circle rally is valid.
Additional team members can be subsequently registered until 1 month before the start of the rally.
The application fee does not include the amount of 500€ for charity. All possible – nothing required!
Facts
- Start and Finish in Hamburg
- 7.500 km in 16 days through 9 countries
- No GPS, No sat nav
- Spectacular backroads, no highway
- Roadbook with exciting challenges and crazy missions
- 2 people team from 1.500€