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The RACE ACROSS AUSTRIA (RACA) is stepping up a gear! In 2026, the GRAVEL ULTRA category is expanding with four new ultra-distance courses specially designed for gravel. Adventure, raw nature, and an XXL sporting challenge: welcome to one of Europe’s most beautiful gravel crossings.
Two flagship events, ten distances in total (road + gravel), and always the unique ADVENTURE / RACE double time limit system that allows everyone – from tranquil explorer to fierce competitor – to experience it at their own pace.
RACA GRAVEL ULTRA 2026 – The four courses
RACA NORTH-SOUTH | June 18–20, 2026 | Start & Finish: Linz (Upper Austria)
- GRAVEL ULTRA 300: 300 km | 5,000 m D+ | 33 h / 27 h. To Austria’s northernmost point and back. 70% pure gravel, 30% asphalt… with the famous “Mühlviertel pothole guarantee”!
- GRAVEL ULTRA 500: 500 km | 8,000 m D+ | 63 h / 52 h. Crossing the geographical center of Austria and the Salzkammergut. 40% fast gravel, 60% asphalt. Perfect for going hard!
RACA EAST-WEST | August 25–29, 2026
- GRAVEL ULTRA 350: 350 km | 8,800 m D+ | 40 h / 30 h. From Gerlos (Zillertal) to Feldkirch. 50/50 gravel/asphalt. Tyrol and Vorarlberg in their most beautiful wildness.
- GRAVEL ULTRA 850 – The Monster: 850 km | 16,000 m D+ | 112 h / 88 h. From the easternmost point (Nickelsdorf) to Feldkirch, across six Länder. 40% gravel, 60% asphalt. The ultimate Austrian gravel challenge.
Two events, one mindset: push your limits
With this GRAVEL ULTRA extension, the RACE ACROSS AUSTRIA 2026 becomes one of the unmissable events for the global gravel community. Whether you’re aiming for 300 or 850 km, each course is an ode to unsupported adventure, endurance, and the pure bikepacking spirit.
Meanwhile, the classic road events (300 to 1,000 km) naturally remain on the program. Highlight of 2026: during the RACA East-West, the legendary RACA1000 will host the World Ultracycling Association (WUCA) European Unsupported Ultra-Cycling Championship.
The world’s ultra-cycling stars will be there… and you can cross the finish line alongside them, on gravel or road!
More images to get you in the mood?
➤ RACA North-South: https://youtu.be/Q3SG9WGhZxI
➤ RACA East-West: https://youtu.be/CH5sUwLan2Y
All information, registrations, and magnificent photos on www.raceacrossaustria.com
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