UCI Falling Leaves Lahti
September 12 - September 13, 2026 -
Nastola Finland
Experience the beauty of the turning of the leaves while riding pristine gravel in the Lahti and Salpausselkä UNESCO Geopark region. The area offers scenic hardpack gravel roads surrounded by fields, lakes and forests. The route consists of over 85% gravel roads.
Day 1 of the Falling Leaves Lahti weekend hosts the first ever UCI Gravel World Championships Qualifier in Finland. Route distances of 175km and 100km.
The Official UCI distances
175km Men and Women Elite + Age Group up to 44 years (Women ) and 49 years (Men)
100km All other Ages Groups (Women & Men)
Routes: 100, 175km
Difficulty of Greatest Route:
C - Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Entry Limit: 800
Facilities
Adequate Car Parking 
Toilets / Changing Rooms
Pre-Packet Pickups
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
Outriders
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
Features
Electronic Start/Finish Timing
Category / Race Prizes
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Kids Fondo
Downloadable GPS files
Free Training Rides
Post Ride Shower
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Event Size
Event Links