Tartu Bike Marathon 2026

Tartu Bike Marathon is the largest mountain bike race in the Baltics and one of the best-known sports events in Estonia. It brings together thousands of cycling enthusiasts from Estonia and abroad every autumn, offering an athletic challenge and the excitement of a genuine cycling party. The marathon was first held in 1998, and today it has become a traditional, well-loved event on the autumn sports calendar.

The marathon program is diverse, allowing you to participate in distances of varying lengths according to your abilities. The newest challenge is the 126 km gravel distance, specifically created for gravel bike enthusiasts. Classic routes are still planned: 86 km, 40 km, and 21 km. The longer rides start in Otepää, the shortest in Palu, and all finish in Elva amidst beautiful pine forests.

You can join in along the route, cheer on your friends and acquaintances, and enjoy the energetic start and moving finish moments of thousands of cyclists. The event combines sports, nature, and community, offering participants and spectators an unforgettable experience every autumn.