MARCH 25-29, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 16-20, 2026
Source: https://www.raceacrossseries.com and https://www.instagram.com/raceacrossseries.europe
The Race Across Series is a global ultra-cycling circuit.1 For 2026, the series features several major events across Europe and North America, typically offering various distances like 300 km, 500 km, 1,000 km, and 2,500 km.2
Here is the full schedule of dates for the 2026 Race Across Series and its affiliated events:
2026 Race Across Series Schedule
| Event | Dates | Location |
| Race Across Portugal | March 25 – 29, 2026 | Vila do Conde, Portugal |
| Race Across Italy | April 30 – May 10, 2026 | Silvi Paese, Italy |
| Race Across Paris | April 22 – 26, 2026 | Chantilly, France |
| Race Across Benelux | May 27 – 31, 2026 | Arlon, Belgium / Amsterdam |
| Race Across America (RAAM) | June 16 – 28, 2026 | Oceanside, CA to Atlantic City, NJ |
| Race Across the West (RAW) | June 16, 2026 | Oceanside, CA to Durango, CO |
| Race Across France | June 18 – 28, 2026 | Hendaye to Le Touquet, France |
| Race Across Switzerland | July 22 – 26, 2026 | Klosters, Switzerland |
| Race Across Germany (3000) | August 8 – 18, 2026 | Circular route around Germany |
| Race Across Quebec | August 13 – 23, 2026 | Bromont, Canada |
| Race Across Spain | Sept 16 – 20, 2026 | Santander, Spain |
Key Event Details
- Race Across America (RAAM): This is the “pinnacle” event. Solo racers start on June 16, while relay teams typically start on June 20.3
- Race Across Germany: In addition to the “Germany 3000” (Aug 8), there are shorter variants:
- Flensburg – Garmisch (1,100 km): July 2 – 5, 2026.4
- Aachen – Görlitz (800 km):5 August 27 – 30, 2026.
- Race Across the World (TV Series): If you are looking for the BBC reality show, Series 6 is expected to air around April 2026, though an exact premiere date has not yet been confirmed.6
Registration for the 2026 Race Across Series (RAS) and its sister events is already open for most locations. Because many of these races have limited slots (especially the shorter distances like the 300km and 500km), they often “sell out” before the official deadline.
Here are the specific registration and pricing deadlines for 2026:
Race Across Series (Europe & Canada)
Most events in the official “Race Across Series” (France, Switzerland, Spain, etc.) opened registration on October 16, 2025.
| Event | Official Closing Date | Notes |
| Race Across Portugal | April 30, 2026 | Limited to 70 participants; often sells out early. |
| Race Across Paris | April 15, 2026 | Registration closes roughly one week before start. |
| Race Across France | June 16, 2026 | Very high demand; the 500km distance is already sold out. |
| Race Across Switzerland | July 20, 2026 | 1000km/500km/300km/200km options. |
| Race Across Quebec | August 5, 2026 | Closing date is tentative based on capacity. |
| Race Across Spain | September 10, 2026 | Registration usually stays open until 1 week prior. |
Race Across America (RAAM) & West (RAW)
RAAM has a much stricter, tiered deadline system based on when you pay your entry fees.
- Early Registration: July 1 – August 1, 2025 (Expired)
- Standard Registration: August 2 – November 30, 2025 (Expired)
- Late Registration: December 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026 (Current Tier)
- Final Absolute Deadline: May 1, 2026. No entries are accepted after this date under any circumstances.
Race Across Italy (RAI)
- Regular Registration: Ends March 31, 2026.
- “Just in Time” Registration: April 1 – May 31, 2026 (Subject to a significant price increase).
- Cancellation Deadline: You must cancel by March 31 to receive an 80% refund; after May 1, no refunds are issued.
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Pro-Tip: If you are eyeing Race Across France, check the registration portal immediately. As of late 2025, the 500km solo and duo categories are already listed as Sold Out, though spots for the 2500km and 300km usually remain open longer.
Sources:
Race Across Series 2026 – – CycleTechReview
Race Across France 2026 – All the information about the race and registration process – Finishers
Race Across Germany North–South | 1100 km Ultracycling from Flensburg to Garmisch
The Ultracycling Event in Germany
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