TREASURE HUNT 2026

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You've found a map. Five locked chests, hidden deep underground - each one at a different depth. The further you go, the fewer explorers are needed to open it.

Each path has its own challenges. Complete both exercises in order and you arrive. The chest you reach when time runs out is the one you help unlock. You won't know what's inside until it opens.

The clock is ticking. How deep are you willing to go?

#1 The Tunnels
#2 The Underground Lake
#3 The Crystal Caves
#4 The Ruins
#5 The Magma Chamber




How to Travel

Each destination has its own path. Complete both exercises in the order listed to arrive.

2 reps = 1 left + 1 right for all exercises counted in pairs.

LocationExercise 1Exercise 2Total
#1 The Tunnels300 High Knees100 Punches400
#2 The Underground Lake400 High Knees100 Jumping Jacks500
#3 The Crystal Caves500 High Knees100 Squats600
#4 The Ruins600 High Knees100 Climbers700
#5 The Magma Chamber700 High Knees100 Push-Ups800


The Map: Choose Your Depth

Each destination requires a minimum number of explorers to unlock the chest.

LocationPeople Required
The Tunnels30
The Underground Lake25
The Crystal Caves20
The Ruins15
The Magma Chamber10


The Countdown

From the moment this event goes live, you have 5 days.

If enough explorers arrive: The chest opens!
Too few? The treasure vanishes... forever.



What's in the Chest?

You will find out when we open the chests.

Everyone who reaches any destination earns a participation badge - even if the chest doesn't open!



How to Participate

Step 1:
Choose ONE destination.
Step 2: Complete both exercises.
Step 3: Post in this thread: "I reached The Crystal Caves!" + claim a participation badge in your profile.
Step 4: Track your group's progress on our Participation Tracker (view-only)



FAQ

Can I choose more than one destination?

Nope! One path only. Choose wisely.

Can I change my mind and head somewhere else?
Yes! But you'll need to complete the exercises in reverse to backtrack before starting a new path. You can change at any time - as long as the clock is still running.

Can my family or friends join too?
Yes! Just post their names when they complete their exercises.

Do I have to do both exercises in one go?
No - you can split them across the day however works for you. Just complete both before posting your arrival.

Do exercises from workouts, challenges and programs count?
Yes!



Start & End Times

LocationTime ZoneStart TimeEnd Time
🇬🇷 Athens (Greece)EEST (UTC+3)March 29 - 10:00 AMApril 3 - 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 New YorkEDT (UTC-4)March 29 - 3:00 AMApril 3 - 3:00 AM
🇺🇸 Los AngelesPDT (UTC-7)March 28 - 12:00 AMApril 3 - 12:00 AM
🇬🇧 LondonBST (UTC+1)March 29 - 8:00 AMApril 3 - 8:00 AM
🇪🇺 Central EuropeCEST (UTC+2)March 29 - 9:00 AMApril 3 - 9:00 AM
🇮🇳 IndiaIST (UTC+5:30)March 29 - 12:30 PMApril 3 - 12:30 PM
🇦🇺 SydneyAEDT (UTC+11)March 29 - 6:00 PMApril 3 - 6:00 PM


This event is now over!

The treasure that has been discovered and collected:

The Tunnels
One cozy movie night - full commitment required.
Lights off, blanket on, snacks sorted before you sit down. Pick something you've been putting off watching. No phones, no pausing to do chores. You're not getting up until it's over. Popcorn optional but encouraged.


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The Underground Lake
This chest did not open. The treasure is lost forever.

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The Crystal Caves
REDEEM: One full rest and stretch session - slow is the whole point.
Find a quiet spot on the floor, put something calm on in the background and spend at least 60 minutes doing absolutely nothing fast. Roll out, stretch long, breathe deep. Enjoy some chocolate after.

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The Ruins
REDEEM: One drink and a good book - no productivity allowed.
Pour whatever you actually enjoy, not whatever is closest. Open something you've been meaning to read. Sit somewhere comfortable and stay there until the glass is empty and the chapter is done. The world can wait.

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The Magma Chamber
REDEEM: One full rest day plus one spicy meal - non-negotiable.
Pick a day and do nothing physical. No exceptions. And at some point during that same day eat something with real heat in it - a proper burn, not a suggestion of spice. You went to the magma chamber. You earned it! P.S. no DAREBE streak lost.

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Thank you everyone for participating!!!!
P.S. don't forget to claim a participation badge in your profile
(whether your treasure was collected or not - you can still claim it!)
 
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Jaga

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"I don’t have a soul. I am a soul. I have a body."
Please can u tell me how it work I don't know how I'm new to this kind of challenges. If someone wanna help we can chat on TG: TKNR26
I'm free to receive any help
You can find the full instructions at the very beginning of the thread.


Here’s a summary:

1. First choose ONE destination:
  • #1 The Tunnels
  • #2 The Underground Lake
  • #3 The Crystal Caves
  • #4 The Ruins
  • #5 The Magma Chamber
2. Complete both exercises assigned to your chosen location (in the listed order).
You can do them all at once or split them throughout the day/ days (until April 3).

LocationExercise 1Exercise 2Total
#1 The Tunnels300 High Knees100 Punches400
#2 The Underground Lake400 High Knees100 Jumping Jacks500
#3 The Crystal Caves500 High Knees100 Squats600
#4 The Ruins600 High Knees100 Climbers700
#5 The Magma Chamber700 High Knees100 Push-Ups800

3. Post in the thread:
Example: "I reached The Crystal Caves!"

4. Claim your participation badge in your profile.

5. Track your group’s progress to see if enough people reach the destination to unlock the chest.

You can choose only one path (you can switch, but you must backtrack first).
Each location needs a minimum number of people to unlock the chest.
Everyone earns a participation badge, even if the chest doesn’t open.
 

LiteraryMatcha

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"No Rain, no Flowers."
I reached The Ruins.

Hey everyone, I brought a bag I found near the cave entrance that's supposed to go here. Anyone know what's up with that? It says it contains
Food Chocolate GIF

Aaaay thanks @NightTigress ! that's fantastic. This will do for a few hours. @eeek please come to us and bring another bag. We're eating like lions here.

We can have a lil snack now whilst waiting for the rest.

I smell some BBQ from the end of the cave. I heard there's magma there, but I bet someone is roasting some food too. I should shout and see if someone from down below can hear us and join us.
AAAANYONE THEEEEEEEEEERE????!!!!!

run running GIF by BBC



Or perhaps others from nearby areas could bring some drinks or keep us company too.
C'mon everybody! Our party is very close to being full! We all wanna know what's inside the chest!
 

LiteraryMatcha

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"No Rain, no Flowers."
Not sure about the juxtaposition of those last two items...
Don't worry, the bonfire is magical, it only burns marshmallows, and the smoke is magically teleported to a safe area in the open air outside, far from anyone.
We also have ethically sourced catnip here. No living beings have been harmed in the process, and the cats are actually having a blast. Come join us.
 
Bard from Canada
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Or perhaps others from nearby areas could bring some drinks or keep us company too.
C'mon everybody! Our party is very close to being full! We all wanna know what's inside the chest!
I count 3 treasure hunters en route to you currently ( @FinallyMeRB @phetanta @eeek )
Just 3 more hunters (in addition to those 3) are needed to crack that chest in the Ruins!
 

phetanta

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Guardian from Ireland
Posts: 15
"Just trying to move more and stand up a little straighter."
Took three days working through this underground system but I have finally reached The Ruins. Great to see so many people have found their way here! I'll have to give my knees and ankles a little break before I continue exploring. Who could have built something like this so far below the surface.. and what are these markings on the rock???
 

Lyss

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Posts: 16
I intend reaching the Christal Caves before the event closes and I’m trying to recruit more friends to reach the 20 people required… let’s do it folks! We can do it
A very nice way to come back from an (again) “sedentary relapse”, darebee is amazing
 

Jaga

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"I don’t have a soul. I am a soul. I have a body."
Do very young participants count too? I visited a friend yesterday who has two children. When I saw them trying to “fight” each other during some game, I tried to channel that energy into something safer. I told them about the challenge, and they immediately decided they wanted to reach the Tunnels, because the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were in the tunnels…


I started doing high knees yesterday with the kids (don’t count me, I was just there for company for the kids), and today I got a message saying that Donatello and Michelangelo made it to the Tunnels. Their mom—let’s call her Ellu—joined the little ones by doing high knees in the morning, and while they were punching the air, she did squats.


So, Donatello and Michelangelo made it to the Tunnels
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles GIF
, and Ellu made it to the Crystal Caves.
 
Bard from Canada
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Team Progress Report:

6
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Tunnels.
16 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Underground Lake.
7 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Crystal Caves.
3 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Ruins.
The Magma Chamber is hot and steamy and still overcrowded. We have 2 more bodies than we need down there.

@Lyss was last seen on their way to the Crystal Caves. So only 6 more people are needed there, once Lyss arrives.
@eeek is also in the system, en route to the Ruins. So only 2 more people are needed there, once eeek arrives.

Anyone in the Magma Chamber up for doubling back and heading somewhere else? (Sound off before you go, so we don't lose too many people!)

Great work everyone who has been recruiting friends, family, and neighbours to join us! We're getting so close!

Still 20 hours left to accomplish these missions!
 

graoumia

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None from France
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"Doing Fighter codex / Epic Five"

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Team Progress Report:

6
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Tunnels.
16 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Underground Lake.
7 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Crystal Caves.
3 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Ruins.
The Magma Chamber is hot and steamy and still overcrowded. We have 2 more bodies than we need down there.

@Lyss was last seen on their way to the Crystal Caves. So only 6 more people are needed there, once Lyss arrives.
@eeek is also in the system, en route to the Ruins. So only 2 more people are needed there, once eeek arrives.

Anyone in the Magma Chamber up for doubling back and heading somewhere else? (Sound off before you go, so we don't lose too many people!)

Great work everyone who has been recruiting friends, family, and neighbours to join us! We're getting so close!

Still 20 hours left to accomplish these missions!
I aggree with @Cubana i will leave the lake and go to the ruins
 

Saffity

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"Getting strong enough to keep two tiny humans from unaliving themselves."
:approve::support::gotthis::pompom::gogogo::doit::staystrong::unstoppable:

I think next time we have a challenge like this we should get a post going ahead of time for where people are heading. That way we don't go over and we know where to tell newcomers to head to. (Unless pre-planning is against the rules... )
 
Bard from Canada
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:approve::support::gotthis::pompom::gogogo::doit::staystrong::unstoppable:

I think next time we have a challenge like this we should get a post going ahead of time for where people are heading. That way we don't go over and we know where to tell newcomers to head to. (Unless pre-planning is against the rules... )
I think planning and cooperation is definitely allowed! Several of us did declare ahead of time where we were headed. (Including poor @graoumia who has moved twice now!) And I've been adding all the declared intentions to my Team Progress Reports so the information is easy for everyone to find. But not everyone reads the whole thread or checks the spreadsheet.
 

LiteraryMatcha

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"No Rain, no Flowers."
I think next time we have a challenge like this we should get a post going ahead of time for where people are heading. That way we don't go over and we know where to tell newcomers to head to. (Unless pre-planning is against the rules... )
This!!! Maybe a poll for next time?

Also, I was tempted to suggest adding my two cats to the participants but it would probably be considered cheating :tears:. When they saw me exercise, they got the zoomies and trotted around or jumped up and down furniture consistently.
This is quite normal for them, generally speaking :LOL:. Monkey see, monkey do.
Although one of them is cheeky enough to jump and/or sit on my back when I do pushups and she sees me not struggling enough.:roadkill:Like this, basically.

Do you also have darebee pets who join you? Jokes aside, I think perhaps they could be considered if someone has a dog and jogs/bikes/skates with them, or similar.
 

Jaga

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"I don’t have a soul. I am a soul. I have a body."
Do you also have darebee pets who join you? Jokes aside, I think perhaps they could be considered if someone has a dog and jogs/bikes/skates with them, or similar.
Sounds very familiar :haha:

We do (here's @PetiteSheWolf 's and mine Shaggy (or not-so-shaggy) personal trainer) And there is more for sure. DareBee made a Cat Girl yoga workout as well, that looks like a soft version of what our working out really is. (P.S. I really enjoyed this workout).
 

Saffity

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"Getting strong enough to keep two tiny humans from unaliving themselves."
This!!! Maybe a poll for next time?

Also, I was tempted to suggest adding my two cats to the participants but it would probably be considered cheating :tears:. When they saw me exercise, they got the zoomies and trotted around or jumped up and down furniture consistently.
This is quite normal for them, generally speaking :LOL:. Monkey see, monkey do.
Although one of them is cheeky enough to jump and/or sit on my back when I do pushups and she sees me not struggling enough.:roadkill:Like this, basically.

Do you also have darebee pets who join you? Jokes aside, I think perhaps they could be considered if someone has a dog and jogs/bikes/skates with them, or similar.
I don't have Darebee Pets who join me, but Munchie (my 6 year old daughter) and Biggie (my 3 year old son) do often partake when I workout at home.

My two cats prefer to sit on the cat tree and stare at us like we're lunatics.
 

Encina

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"La mayor encina fue bellota chiquitina. The greatest oak was once a tiny acorn."
After reaching the Magma Chamber, my calves turned to stone, so I had to dip them in the lava for a while to return them to normal—or at least normal enough for marching. I then marched back to the entrance and went to the Crystal Caves to lie flat on the floor and enjoy the views.
 
Bard from Canada
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600 high knees and 100 climbers, or 120 high knees and 20 climbers a day! (I'm also doing the House of the Valkyrie, so I completed my climbers on Monday!) I have made it to The Ruins!
Awesome!

Once @eeek arrives at the Ruins we'll have everyone we need there to unlock that chest!

The Magma Chamber is still overfull.

More help is still needed at the Tunnels, the Lake, and the Crystal Caves.
 
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