MTB: HERO UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Cup

Europe Feb 21 – Sept 20, 2026

Website https://www.heroucimarathonworldcup.com/

The HERO UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Cup (often hashtagged as #HEROUCIMarathonWorldCup) is an official international cross-country mountain bike (XCM) racing series organized under the governing body of cycling, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), in partnership with the team behind the famous HERO Südtirol Dolomites race.

Here is a breakdown of what makes it unique:

Key Highlights

• Elite & Amateur Circuit: Unlike traditional World Cups that are strictly professional, this circuit allows both world-class elite riders and thousands of amateur mountain bikers to compete on the exact same course.
• The Format: Long-distance cross-country mountain bike marathons (typically ranging from 50 to 120+ kilometers per stage) featuring massive elevation gain and intense off-road terrain.
• European Stages: The series links several iconic marathon races across Europe. Key stops include:
  • HERO Costa Blanca (Spain)
  • Capoliveri Legend Cup (Elba Island, Italy)
  • Naturland (Andorra)
  • HERO Südtirol Dolomites (Selva Val Gardena, Italy)
  • Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon (Kirchzarten, Germany)
  • La Tramun Sea Otter Europe (Girona, Spain)

Points are accumulated across each event to crown the overall HERO UCI Marathon World Cup champion at the end of the season.

The 2026 HERO UCI Mountain Bike Marathon (XCM) World Cup series consists of six rounds across Europe.

HERO UCI Marathon World Cup

Here is a breakdown of key race results available for the 2026 season so far:

🏆 Selected Round Results

Round 1: HERO Costa Blanca (Calpe, Spain – Feb 21, 2026)

• Men Elite:
  1. 🥇 Wout Alleman (BEL) – 3:41:44 MTB Data
  2. 🥈 Andreas Seewald (GER) – 3:42:49 MTB Data
  3. 🥉 David Valero Serrano (ESP) – 3:43:30 MTB Data
• Women Elite:
  1. 🥇 Anna Weinbeer (GER) – 4:27:05 MTB Data
  2. 🥈 Natalia Fischer Egusquiza (ESP) – 4:30:42 MTB Data
  3. 🥉 Rosa van Doorn (NED) – 4:31:31

Round 2: Capoliveri Legend Cup (Elba Island, Italy – May 9, 2026)

• Men Elite:
  1. 🥇 Jakob Dorigoni (ITA) – 3:11:52 MTB Data
  2. 🥈 Stefano Goria (ITA) – 3:11:55 MTB Data
  3. 🥉 Gioele De Cosmo (ITA) – 3:13:02 MTB Data
• Women Elite:
  1. 🥇 Anna Weinbeer (GER) – 3:46:36 MTB Data
  2. 🥈 Natalia Fischer Egusquiza (ESP) – 3:51:05 MTB Data
  3. 🥉 Lejla Njemčević (BIH) – 3:53:24 MTB Data

Round 5: Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon (Kirchzarten, Germany – July 26, 2026)

• Men Elite Highlights: David Valero claimed a 2nd-place finish on the podium. Brujulabike.com
• Women Elite Highlights: Natalia Fischer claimed a 2nd-place finish on the podium. Brujulabike.com

📅 Remaining / Full 2026 Calendar

• Feb 21: HERO Costa Blanca (Spain) HERO UCI Marathon World Cup
• May 9: Capoliveri Legend Cup (Italy) HERO UCI Marathon World Cup
• May 31: Naturland (Andorra) HERO UCI Marathon World Cup
• June 13: HERO Südtirol Dolomites (Italy) HERO UCI Marathon World Cup
• July 26: Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon (Germany) HERO UCI Marathon World Cup
• Sept 20: La Tramun Sea Otter Europe (Girona, Spain — Series Finale) HERO UCI Marathon World Cup