CYCLING: Race across Series Ultra-Cycling for All 2026
March 25-29, 2026 – September 16-20, 2026
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2026 calendar – a year filled with new adventures and epic challenges:
📅 2026 Race Calendar
🇵🇹 Race Across Portugal: March 25–29
🇫🇷 Race Across Paris: April 22–26
🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 Race Across Benelux: May 27–31
🇫🇷 Race Across France: June 18–28
🇮🇹🇫🇷🇨🇭 GRAAALPS: July 14–19
🇨🇭 Race Across Switzerland: July 22-26
🇨🇦 Race Across Quebec: August 13–23
🇪🇸 Race Across Spain: September 16–20
⏳ Registrations are open!
Detailed distances and routes for each race.
📲 For more information, visit the website or send a direct message on social media.
ULTRA-DISTANCE 2026 EVENTS
The Race Across Series brings together all its races around the world. We operate year-round to offer everyone an ultra-distance opportunity, whatever the time of year or your goals. From mythical roads to the wildest terrain, each destination promises a unique adventure to experience and share.
OUR EARLY SEASON EVENTS
MARCH-MAY
RACE ACROSS PORTUGAL
MARCH 25-29, 2026
In 2026, the Race Across Portugal joins the Race Across Series!
From the outskirts of Porto, embark on an ultra-distance adventure through one of Europe’s jewels. Between the mighty Atlantic, wild landscapes, authentic villages and sun-drenched roads, this new chapter promises a change of scenery, intensity and strong emotions.
RACE ACROSS PARIS
APRIL 22-26, 2026
Discover Paris differently with the Race Across Paris: an ultra-distance challenge in a compact format.
From a unique base in Chantilly, several routes start in a loop and bring runners back to the same welcome point. Enjoy on-site comfort – showers, dormitories, meals – and the unfailing support of the team and your loved ones.
RACE ACROSS BENELUX
MAY 27-31, 2026
The Race Across Belgium is evolving and becoming the Race Across Benelux.
With its cobblestones, hilly roads and unique atmosphere, it’s an authentic and demanding playground for ultra-cyclists.
A not-to-be-missed event to put your endurance to the test, at the very heart of Flanders’ cycling soul.
OUR PEAK SEASON EVENTS
JUNE-AUGUST
RACE ACROSS FRANCE
JUNE 18-28, 2026
Discover the Race Across France, the pinnacle of world ultra-cycling – the founding and emblematic event of the series, which attracts the largest number of participants each year. With routes ranging from 200 km to 2,500 km, embark on a unique adventure through the iconic landscapes of France.
From mythical roads to wild mountain ranges, the Race Across France embodies adventure in its purest form. This year marks the return of Mont Ventoux and the first ascent of the Grand Colombier. Galibier, Aubisque, Soulor… it’s time to check some legendary passes off your bucket list.
GRAAALPS
JULY 14-19, 2026
Dive into the ultimate gravel experience with GRAAALPS, the Race Across Series’ 100% gravel event.
From Mandelieu, head for the Alps for an unforgettable semi-autonomous journey through three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland, to Crans-Montana.
Two other distances complete the adventure from Crans-Montana:
500 km: a 100% gravel tour of Mont Blanc
300 km: an intense loop through the heart of the Swiss Alps, starting and finishing in the Alpine jewel that is Crans-Montana.
RACE ACROSS SWITZERLAND
JULY 22-26, 2026
The reputation of the Race Across Switzerland is well established.
Breathtaking scenery and a major challenge with an impressive vertical drop.
Dive into the heart of the Swiss Alps and discover the unspoilt beauty of Grisons, a hidden territory far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Here, nature reveals itself in its purest form, between secret valleys, majestic passes and exceptional panoramas.
RACE ACROSS QUÉBEC
AUGUST 13-23, 2026
Get ready for the third edition of the Race Across Québec!
New this year: the arrival of a 2,500 km route, for total immersion in one of the most demanding disciplines in the world.
This ultra-distance challenge will take you to the heart of Quebec’s majestic landscapes: infinite forests, immense lakes, grandiose mountains. This semi-autonomous adventure will push you to your limits, in a unique atmosphere, surrounded by enthusiasts from all horizons.
OUR END-OF-SEASON EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
RACE ACROSS SPAIN
SEPTEMBER 16-20, 2026
The end of the Race Across Series season will be played out in Spain 🇪🇸
Discover the second edition of the Race Across Spain!
On the program: spectacular routes between mountains, deserts and the Atlantic coast, for a unique semi-autonomous experience.
These routes in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula offer you an extraordinary challenge and breathtaking scenery.
