Balaton Gravel Derby
Key facts
- Date:
- 28 ago 2026
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Badacsony · Veszprém · Hungary
- Distances:
- 100/370 km
- Elevation:
- 4.000 m
About
The Balaton Gravel Derby runs along the northern shore of Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake, through the Badacsony wine region where extinct volcanic hills rise steeply from the water and ancient vineyards cling to their slopes. Two very different formats share the same start line: a 100-kilometre route with 4,000 metres of climbing for riders who want an intense single-day effort, and a 370-kilometre ultra with a 42-hour time limit for those drawn to overnight bikepacking and the management of prolonged physical effort. The race takes place on 28 August, when the Hungarian summer is still warm but the evening light has already begun to soften. The two formats demand radically different preparation blocks within the Push Rider method: the 100 km is built with watt-targeted power peaks over accumulated climbing in the specificity phase, while the 370 km ultra requires a phased nutrition protocol, heat-management strategy and race plan refined session by session with the coach across the full 12 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
When is Balaton Gravel Derby 2026?
On August 28, 2026, in Badacsony, in the Veszprem region, Hungary.
What distances and elevation does Balaton Gravel Derby have?
The event offers 100 km and 370 km, with 4,000 m of elevation gain. The 370 km distance has a time limit of 42 hours.
Where does the Balaton Gravel Derby route run?
The route runs along the northern shore of Lake Balaton, in the Badacsony wine region, Hungary.
Where is the start of Balaton Gravel Derby?
The start takes place in Badacsony, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, Veszprem region, Hungary.
How to prepare for Balaton Gravel Derby with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 structures 12 weeks with weekly review differentiated by distance: for the 100 km, 4 classic phases with emphasis on managing 4,000 m of elevation; for the 370 km in 42 h, the specificity load includes overnight blocks and sleep management. Nutrition across 3 phases incorporates a hydration protocol for August heat at Balaton. The 370 km pacing is planned in hourly segments respecting the 42-hour limit.
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