About This Event
After 10 years of road racing excellence, the Gran Fondo Isle of Man is reborn as a gravel event. The 2026 edition presents riders with a challenging 100km route featuring over 1600 meters of elevation gain.
The race kicks off in the northern region of the Island and concludes in Castletown, the historic capital situated in the south. The carefully crafted route includes a mix of gravel roads, single tracks, bridle paths, tarmac, and private land - showcasing the very best of what the Isle of Man has to offer.
Riders can compete in two classes: the Gran Fondo Gravel race and the Gran Fondo cross-country mountain bike race. This is set to become the flagship gravel event in the British Isles.
Distances
Gran Fondo Gravel
100km1,600m+ elev.Start: 08:00
Gran Fondo XC MTB
100km1,600m+ elev.Start: 08:00
Highlights
- UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier
- First-ever gravel format edition
- North to South island traverse
- Mix of gravel, single track & bridle paths
- Finish in historic Castletown
Event Info
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Location
- Northern IoM to Castletown
- Type
- Race
- Website
- Official Site →
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