A SPECIAL PROGRAM THIS FALL- THE DX MARATHON SPRINT

[Michael M]

I received the following from Mark:

The DX Marathon continues to grow, and Cycle 25 has brought even more excitement to DX’ing. Participation has nearly doubled in the past few years, and we would like to see it grow even further. This year, we are introducing something special—the DX Marathon Sprint, a 10-day mini-Marathon running October 18–27, 2025. Any DX worked during the Sprint counts toward both the Sprint and your full-year DX Marathon score.

No sign up will be required for the Sprint as is the case for the full year DX Marathon. Submissions will be made through our streamlined submission system. All that is required is to:

1. Generate an ADIF file.

2. Upload it directly at entry.dxmarathon.com.

Our program remains simple:

· No fees

· No confirmations required

· Participation options: single mode, single band. (Visit https://dxmarathon.com/rules/2025-sprint/

Every participant will receive a certificate—acknowledging your score, your placement, and how you compare against peers in at least three categories.

DX Marathon Sprint Summary:

· Modes: All modes or individual (CW, SSB, Digital)

· Categories: Unlimited, Limited, Formula, QRP (https://dxmarathon.com/rules/)

· Spotting: Allowed

· Exchange: Suitable to QSO’s claimed, (e.g. CW: 599; SSB: 59 Digital: -05 -06)

· Scoring: 1 point per DXCC entity and 1 point per CQ Zone (160–6m)

· Reporting: Upload ADIF at entry.dxmarathon.com

· Dates: October 18 (00:00Z) – October 27 (23:59Z)

· Log Deadline: November 2, 2025 (23:59Z)

With the CQ WW SSB contest (Oct 25–26) falling inside the Sprint, the bands will be full of DX. It is the perfect opportunity to have some fun, get reacquainted, and fuel your year long DX Marathon score.

We look forward to your participation! Any questions, please direct them to my published email address.

73,
Mark, WC3W
Program Administrator

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