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Tour de Mátra Gran Fondo

May 29 - May 31 2026
Gyöngyös Hungary
Date Confirmed
Registration Opens On: March 26 2026
 
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Distances: 16, 83, 150 km
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills
Limited to: 2,000 or less Participants

6th TOUR DE MÁTRA GRAN FONDO 2026

The 6th Tour de Mátra is part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series (UGFWS) for the first time in Hungary, from 29 to 31 May 2026!

The peak experience! Set in the stunning Mátra Hills region, this road cycling event challenges riders with diverse and scenic routes that test endurance, skill and determination. The finish line awaits at Kékesteto, Hungary’s highest point, creating a spectacular finale at 1,014 metres (3,327 feet) above sea level.

Full details will be announced in early 2026.

Mini Fondo 16 km: Total ascent: 768 m. Ideal for riders who enjoy short, intense climbs.

Medio Fondo 83 km: Total ascent: 1,538 m. A challenging yet rewarding course for experienced riders or anyone seeking to push their endurance.

Gran Fondo 150 km: Total ascent: 2,306 m. For cyclists dedicated to endurance, strategy and conquering long, technical routes with significant climbs.

Complex Challenge: Participants can ride on both days and complete the time trial,  83+16 km (total ascent: 2,306 m) or 150+16 km (total ascent: 3,074 m) as a two- or three-day challenge.

No UCI licence is required.

Tour de Mátra is broadcast live with commentary by Eurosport Hungary and can be followed on LED walls at Kékesteto (next to the main stage), as well as on YouTube.

Online registration closes on the Wednesday before the race weekend.

Riders may use any type of bike (road bike, mountain bike, city bike, hybrid bike, cross bike, etc.), except tandem or recumbent bikes. Time trial bikes are not allowed in the road race event.

Date: 29-31 May 2026
Start: Gyöngyös, Hungary
Finish: Kékesteto, Hungary
Entry opens: 26 March 2026
Entry closes: 26 May 2026
Awards: Prizes in all categories, for both women and men.
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Tour de Mátra is featured in the live broadcasts of Eurosport Hungary during some of the biggest spring cycling races, including the Giro d’Italia, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Amstel Gold Race, Gent-Wevelgem, Tour de Romandie and the Tour of the Basque Country (Itzulia Basque Country) throughout Spring 2026! Plus, we’re launching a giveaway during one of these major races, where you can win a free entry to the Tour de Mátra! Stay tuned for more details, and follow us and Eurosport Hungary for updates!

 

Tour de Mátra Gran Fondo

 
Start Located At: Bene u. 69., 3200 Gyöngyös, Hungary
 
 
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The 6th Tour de Mátra is part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series (UGFWS) for the first time in Hungary from 29 to 31 May 2026! This three-day international road cycling event will welcome amateur riders from around the world to the Mátra mountains, finishing at Kékesteto, Hungary’s highest point. Live stream on YouTube with commentary provided by Eurosport Hungary.

Full details will be announced in early 2026.

AWARDS:

• Awards ceremony from 14:30.

• Medals for women and men

• Awards and rankings in all distances and categories

• Medals for the top 3 finishers in each category

• Participants in the complex category will be awarded separately in all 3 stage ceremonies + in both complex result ceremonies!

Finisher medal

• Online downloadable certificate

• Women's/Men's absolute overall winner: Trophy

• Women's/Men's absolute overall winner: 2 nights at the Hotel Ózon in Mátraháza, Hungary, for 2 people with half board!

Included

Entry fee includes:

• Entry package (starter kit)

• Chip timing (passive)

• Awards based on categories of both Woman/Man

• Finisher's medal

• Full medical support of the National Ambulance Service

• Route safety: Police, UBE motorcyclists, local civil guards

• Complete road closure between Mátraháza and the Parádsasvár bend

• Pasta Party voucher

• Live streaming with Hungarian Eurosport commentators

• Professional video of the competition

• Downloadable, professional photos from the competition

• Downloadable certificate

• Raffle draw (based on race numbers) on both days

• Concert on the mountain on both days from 12:00 to 14:00

• Customer service is available every day

• AKESZ point collection (Hungarian residents only)


Entry package includes:

• 1 passive timing chip

• 1 bib (your race number)

• 1 banana

• 1 bottle of Mátra Hills wine, except for participants under age 18

• 1 pasta voucher

Details will be updated at the end of 2025.

Packet Pickups

29-31 May 2026

Thu: 15:00 - 20:00

Fri: 15:00 - 20:00

Sat: 07:30 - 09:30

Sun: 08:00 - 10:30

at the SPORTCENTER:

Bene u. 69., 3200 Gyöngyös, Hungary

Prize / Race Categories

Awards Ceremony for Women and Men:

The first three riders in each age category (women and men) will be invited to the podium to receive their awards.

UGFWS Finisher Medal:

All riders who finish within the top 25% of their age group in the UGFWS qualifier events will receive an official finisher medal.

UGFWS Age Group Winners’ Jersey:

The winner of each age group will be presented with an official UGFWS jersey on the podium during the awards ceremony.

Scheduling:

A precise timetable and presentation flow will be organised to ensure that all riders are informed in advance.

 
Facilities
Parking
Changing Rooms
Toilets
Registration On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Outriders
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
Closed Roads
 
Community
Volunteers
Bike Festival
Raffle
After Party
Kids Fondo
 
Features
Course Timing
KOM/QOM Competition
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
Post Ride Shower
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Pre Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
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