Road cycling gran fondo

The mountain
that stays with you.

Three routes in the heart of the Gran Sasso. A sporting challenge surrounded by extraordinary landscapes.

EXTREME · 135 KM · D+ 2994 M MEDIUM · 110 KM · D+ 2164 M SHORT · 90 KM · D+ 1635 M
2027 edition · Official information and documents are being progressively updated

Programme

Two days.
One great challenge.

Take advantage of registration opening day: a launch price of €40 instead of €65, valid for one day only.

Saturday 26 June

  • 14:30–19:30Race office and bib collection at Hotel Fiordigigli.

Sunday 27 June

  • 05:00–06:30Race office and bib collection.
  • 05:45Extreme route start pen opens.
  • 06:30Extreme route start.
  • 06:35Medium route start pen opens.
  • 07:00Competitive Medium route and non-competitive Short route start, including e-bikes.
  • 10:00 approx.Expected arrival of the first competitive rider.
  • 11:00Overall and age-group awards for the Medium route.
  • 12:00Age-group awards for the Extreme route.
  • 12:30Final rider time limit.
  • 13:00Pasta party.
  • 15:00Closing of the 2027 edition. See you in 2028.
Important. Roads reopen to traffic from 12:15. Riders still on the course must proceed with the utmost caution and comply with the Italian Highway Code. The timing chip will still record finishes after 12:30.

Registration

Register early.
Save more.

Online registration only. Registration opens at 08:00 on 3 August 2026 and may close early once 1,500 participants have registered.

€403 August 2026 only
including a complimentary T-shirt
€45Until 2 October 2026
including a complimentary T-shirt
€50Until 2 January 2027
€55Until 2 May 2027
€60Until 15 June 2027
€65Until 22 June 2027
€70Until 10:00
on 25 June 2027
€75Late registration
on site
Club registrationReduced €50 entry fee for groups of at least 10 riders, from 3 January to 31 May 2027.
Entry limitRegistration may close early once the limit of 1,500 participants is reached.

Routes

Choose your
mountain.

Three distances starting and finishing at Fonte Cerreto. Maps, elevation profiles and GPX files reflect the routes currently published.

Extreme Route

135 kmD+ 2994 mCompetitive
Extreme
Extreme 135 km route map
Extreme 135 km elevation profile

Feed stations are shown on the elevation profile.

Download GPX

Medium Route

110 kmD+ 2164 mCompetitive
Medium
Medium 110 km route map
Medium 110 km elevation profile

Feed stations are shown on the elevation profile.

Download GPX

Short Route

90 kmD+ 1635 mNon-competitivee-bikes permitted
Short
Short 90 km route map
Short 90 km elevation profile

Feed stations are shown on the elevation profile.

Download GPX

Partner accommodation

Experience Gran Sasso
beyond race day.

Federalberghi Extra L’Aquila

Come to the Bike Marathon to challenge the mountain. Stay to experience it at its best.

Email to book

+39 351 87 21 413

Hotel Azzurro

Partner accommodation in L’Aquila, with a direct link to the hotel website.

Visit website

Regulations

Clear rules.
Safe racing.

Provisional event framework

DateSunday 27 June 2027.
Start times06:30 Extreme · 07:00 Medium and Short.
Meeting pointFonte Cerreto, at the foot of the Gran Sasso cable car.
Cut-off11:15 at Piana di Campo Imperatore.
Final finish time12:30; roads reopen from 12:15.
Medical certificateCompetitive cycling medical certification as required by applicable regulations.
2027 regulations in preparation
Full regulations PDF awaiting publication
Federation rules, deadlines, eligible categories and participation requirements may change. The regulations will be updated accordingly.

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