Velden am Wörthersee, Austria 12.04.2026
Source: https://www.woerthersee-gravel.com/en/
The Wörthersee Gravel Race 2026 is scheduled to take place from April 10 to April 12, 2026, in Velden am Wörther See, Austria. As part of the UCI Gravel World Series, it serves as a qualification event for the 2026 World Championships.
Below is the program overview for the weekend:
Friday, April 10, 2026
- 12:00 – 18:00: Registration and Merchandise open.
- Gralf’s Gravel Expo: Exhibition area featuring cycling brands and tech.
- Bike Wash: Available at the Eni gas station on Villacher Straße.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- 10:00 – 19:00: Registration and Merchandise open.
- 10:00 – 13:00: Individual Start: Opportunity for riders to head out on the course at their own pace.
- Find Gralf Ride: A group ride exploring the original race track.
- Gralf’s Kids Race: Registration starts at 11:30 AM at the stage in front of the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden.
- Gralf’s Gravel Expo: Continuous exhibition throughout the day.
- Bike Service: Support provided by Seka Bikes at the Expo.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 (Race Day)
- 08:00 – 09:00: Last-minute Bike Service at the Expo.
- 09:00: Beat Gralf (UCI Race): The main competitive event covering either 150 km or 94 km.
- 09:30: Catch Gralf (Open Race): The “everyman” race for leisure and amateur riders, covering 94 km or 78 km.
- 08:00 – 16:30: Expo and Merchandise remain open.
- 16:30: Award Ceremony: Held at the main event stage.
Key Logistics
- Location: The event hub (Start/Finish) is located at Germonaplatz in Velden.
- Course: The track winds through the Wörthersee-Rosental region, offering a mix of fast forest paths and gravel climbs.
- Official Partner: The Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden serves as the central landmark for many of the weekend’s social activities.
The Results of the Wörthersee Gravel Race 2026
The 2026 Wörthersee Gravel Race, part of the UCI Gravel World Series, took place on Sunday, April 12.
The Men’s Elite race saw a dominant performance by the Rose Racing Circle team, while the Women’s Elite race was won by the Australian rider who has been on a winning streak this season.
Elite Race Results
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Third Place |
| Men Elite | Jordan Habets (NED) | Gustav Frederik Dahl (DEN) | Luis Neff (GER) |
| Women Elite | Nicole Frain (AUS) | (Details pending) | (Details pending) |
Race Highlights
- Men’s Podium: Jordan Habets secured the win with a time of 4:08:59, finishing just ahead of Gustav Frederik Dahl. His teammate Luis Neff rounded out the podium, finishing 2:30 behind the lead duo.
- Notable Finishers: Several high-profile riders featured in the Top 10, including Fabian Rabensteiner (4th) and the experienced Paul Voß (5th).
- Qualification: These top finishers have secured their qualification for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships.
For those interested in the amateur and age-group rankings (the “Catch Gralf” races), the full detailed timing sheets are available through the official event partner, FH Timing.
The official website for FH Timing is:
This portal hosts the live data and final results for the Wörthersee Gravel Race, as well as various other regional endurance events including trail runs and triathlons.
For the specific 2026 gravel race results, you can navigate directly to:
- results.fh-timing.com/gravel26 (Direct event sub-page)
The site allows you to filter by competition category (e.g., Beat 150km, Catch 94km) and view detailed lap times, age-group rankings, and overall standings.
