Save the date 3 April 2027 and sign up for the Istria Gran Fondo international cycling marathon. The thirteenth edition of the marathon with the start and finish line in Umag will offer an even richer program this year.

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In 2023, the Istria Gran Fondo became an officially recognized event under the leadership of the UCI-World Cycling Organization. This means that this popular cycling event is held in accordance with the standards and rules of the UCI and will attract an even greater number of cyclists and lovers of this sport to the region of Istria. Participants will be able to enjoy the nature of Istria and its beautiful landscapes while competing in different categories and race lengths. Get ready for another unforgettable Istria Gran Fondo in 2027.

This is a series of competitions held across five continents, culminating in the UCI Gran Fondo Series World Championship from August 24 to September 5, 2027, in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc, France. Therefore, the results achieved in the main race of the Istria Gran Fondo, one of the stops in the UCI Gran Fondo Series, will count toward the overall ranking of cyclists competing for a place among the elite at the World Championship in France. Thus, the best cyclists - 25% in their age group participating in the Istria Gran Fondo race will get the opportunity and the right to fight for the title of world champion.

The age categories of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are: 19-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, Etc…

Age groups applicable to the UCI Gran Fondo World Series are defined by the rider’s age on December 31st of the year of the qualifier event. Age groups applicable to the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are defined by the riders’ age on December 31st of the year of the World Championships.

Online registrations are open until April 1, 2027.

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• All riders aged 16 and above can register, but only those over 19 are eligible for the UCI World Series World Championship in France 2027.

• All professional riders can register, but they are not eligible for the UCI World Series World Championship in France 2027.

• More information and registration coming soon!

If you are up for a real challenge, choose between the two routes for the bold and physically fit riders – 80 km long route of Istria Medio Fondo and 105 km long route of Istria Gran Fondo. Both will take place on Saturday, 4 April 2027, in Umag. They pass through the northwestern and central parts of the Istrian peninsula, and return to Umag. In order to catch your breath on the way, we have prepared 4 refreshment stops. Both races start and finish in the beautiful Stella Maris Resort, just next to the Goran Ivanišević ATP stadium in Umag.

The rich accompanying 2027 programme features well-known brands in the Expo zone, children's programme, rich gourmet offer and most importantly – great atmosphere!

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