UCI 2026 Gran Fondo World Championships 26-30 Aug Niseko Japan logo

Gran Fondo 140km

Starting and finishing at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, the course passes through Rankoshi Town along the Shiribetsu River, renowned as one of the cleanest rivers in Japan. Riders then tackle the Niseko Panorama Line, home to Hokkaido’s highest KOM, before a fast descent all the way into Kyowa Town.
This is a true mountain course with a total elevation gain exceeding 2,370 meters.

  • 139.5Course Length (km)
  • 2,370Vertical (m)
  • 1,000Competitors
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Dates

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu Venue

09:30–17:30 Registration

14:00–15:00 Road Race Briefing

 

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu Venue

5:00–5:45 Transponder Check / Rider Confirmation
6:00–6:35 Race Start by Category (Rain or Shine)
12:15 Race Finish (Tentative)
12:00–13:00 Awards Ceremony (Tentative)

Course Map

Checkpoints

Feed Zone

Rules & Regulations

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