Directory

Gravel races
in Europe 2026

198 gravel races across 25 European countries, led by Spain, from one-day events to ultra-distances of more than 800 km. Browse them by calendar, on the map or in the full filterable list.

Among the 2026 highlights: Nova Eroica Buonconvento (Buonconvento, 11-12 abr 2026), Gravel One Fifty (Roden, 25 abr 2026), The Traka (Girona, 30 abr-3 may), The Gralloch (Gatehouse of Fleet, 16 may 2026), Wish One Millau Grands Causses (Millau, 14 jun 2026), Badlands (Granada, 30 ago).

Spain has the highest density, followed by Italy, France, Belgium and the UK, but there is gravel all over Europe: from the Dolomites to the Scottish Highlands, from the Carpathians to Iceland.

195 geolocated races. Location is approximate — by town or provincial capital; confirm the exact start point on each race website.

España (109)

Francia (16)

Italia (14)

Bélgica (11)

Reino Unido (10)

Alemania (8)

Suiza (3)

Austria (2)

Dinamarca (2)

Finlandia (2)

Irlanda (2)

Islandia (2)

Países Bajos (2)

Polonia (2)

República Checa (2)

Suecia (2)

Croacia (1)

Eslovaquia (1)

Eslovenia (1)

Hungría (1)

Letonia (1)

Lituania (1)

Luxemburgo (1)

Noruega (1)

Portugal (1)

Official series

Official series

UCI Gravel World Series (26)

Castellon Gravel Race · 114 Gravel Race · Sea Otter Europe Girona (UCI) · Bolero Turnhout Gravel · Wörthersee Gravel Race · Monaco Gravel Race · Gravel One Fifty · Giro Sardegna Gravel · Wish One Millau Grands Causses · Grand Tour 3 Cime di Lavaredo · Eislek Gravel Luxembourg · Hegau Gravel Race · The Majestics · 3RIDES Gravel Winterberg · Gravel Adventure · Gravel Tour Hlinsko · Gravel Weekend Latvia · UEC Gravel European Championships / Houffagravel · The Wolf (Ulven Gravl) · 66 Degrés Sud – Pyrénées Catalanes Gravel Tour · Gravel Grit 'n Grind · Marly Grav Race · The Gralloch · Graean Cymru · Falling Leaves Lahti · 114 Gravel Race

Gravel Earth Series (9)

Santa Vall by The Traka · Gravel Desert Huesca-Monegros by The Traka · The Traka · Rantxo Gravel by The Traka · Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka · MEGRE Gravel · The River by The Traka · The Hills Gravel Race · Lauf Gritfest

Campeonato de España (1)

Gravel Alcaraz (Campeonato de Espana)

Copa de España RFEC (9)

Tamusia Bike Loop · Coal Gravel Race · Teruel Bike Festival Gravel · La Indomable · Memorial Isidro Pulido · Entre Sierras Gravel Race · MMR Power Race Leon · La Monclova Desert Gravel · The Bandit by Colina Triste

Copa Catalana (6)

Gravel Ride Tour Sant Fruitos de Bages · Gravel Ride Santa Susanna · M&M Gravel Grinder · Sagrava Gravel · Gravel Ride Girona (Barcelona-Girona) · Sgrail 100

Calendario RFEC (G-5) (1)

Gravel Espada

Camp. autonomico CV (1)

Gravel Montaverner

Si (federado CyL) (1)

II Bureba Gravel

Dusty Gravel Series (3)

Dusty Gravel Andenne · Ardenne Gravel Stages · Dusty La Gileppe

Bolero Gravel Series (3)

Bolero Great Gravel · Dwars door het Hageland Gravel · Leuven Legacy Gravel

German Gravel League (1)

Gravel Championships – German Gravel League

Nordic Gravel Series (2)

Gravel Primavera Borgå · Evertsberg Gravel

Championnats de France (1)

Les Graviers Roses – Campeonato de Francia

Coupe de France FFC (1)

Coupe de France Gravel – Albi

GravelMan Series (2)

GravelMan Salagou · GravelMan Breizh St-Malo

Gravel'Tour Wish One (2)

La Lozérienne Gravel · Transmaurienne Vanoise Gravel

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By country

España 109Francia 16Italia 14Bélgica 11Reino Unido 10Alemania 8Suiza 3Austria 2Dinamarca 2Finlandia 2Irlanda 2Islandia 2Países Bajos 2Polonia 2República Checa 2Suecia 2Croacia 1Eslovaquia 1Eslovenia 1Hungría 1Letonia 1Lituania 1Luxemburgo 1Noruega 1Portugal 1

By type

One-day (XC / race) 95Ultra / Bikepacking 60Stage race 12Gran fondo / Ride 31

By month

January 2February 7March 15April 28May 39June 26July 17August 14September 19October 9November 3

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Frequently asked questions

How many gravel races are there in Europe in 2026?

This directory lists 198 gravel races across 25 European countries, from one-day events to ultra-distances of more than 800 km, with Spain as the country with the most events.

When does the gravel season start in Europe?

In southern Europe it kicks off in February-March; the main peak runs April to July (The Traka, the Gralloch or the Dolomites) with a second window in September-October. Ultra-distances and the Nordic events cluster in summer.

What are the UCI Gravel World Series and the Gravel Earth Series?

They are the two major international series. The UCI Gravel World Series awards qualifying spots for the Gravel World Championships with rounds across most of Europe; the Gravel Earth Series groups long-distance events such as The Traka, The Hills or The River.

How do I register for a gravel race?

Each event handles registration on its own official website (linked in every entry). The most popular races open at a set date and time and sell out fast: create your account ahead of time and follow the openings.

What are the most important gravel races in Europe?

Among the best known are The Traka (Girona), Badlands (Granada), Nova Eroica (Tuscany), The Gralloch (Scotland) and Gravel One Fifty (Netherlands), plus the UCI Gravel World Series rounds spread across the continent.

What level do I need for a gravel race?

There are events for every level: accessible one-day gran fondos for any rider with an aerobic base, and ultra-distances of over 500 km that demand experience, self-sufficiency and several months of specific preparation.