TOUR DE MÁTRA

Routes:

• 19 km Time Trial on Friday. UCI race. Start: 10:00
• 16 km on Saturday. Non‑UCI race. Start: 11:00
• 161 km on Sunday. UCI race. Start: 10:00
• 94 km on Sunday. UCI race. Start: 10:30

New! UCI age categories and courses:

• To participate in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, riders must be at least 19 years old in the year of the event, meaning participation is open to riders born before 1 January 2008.
• UCI age categories are determined by the rider’s age on 31 December of the given year. Month and day of birth are not taken into account.
• For World Championship qualification purposes, the Medio Fondo is the official qualifying course for men aged 60 and over and women aged 50 and over. For younger age categories, both the Gran Fondo and the Medio Fondo offer qualification opportunities. Important: riders may start on any course of their choice; however, if the selected course does not provide UCI qualification, the rider will be classified under the Tour de Mátra’s own non-UCI (Hungarian Cycling Federation) categories.
• World Championship qualification is available in all official UCI age categories in accordance with the UCI Gran Fondo World Series regulations. More information: ucigranfondoworldseries.com 
• Based on the results of the Friday and Sunday UCI races, the top 25% of each age category qualify for the World Championships.
• The top 1-3 finishers in each age category qualify automatically.

New! Individual Time Trial (ITT), Gran & Medio Fondo, and UCI qualification:

• The Tour de Mátra UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier includes one Individual Time Trial and two road cycling races: Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo.
• Results achieved in the Individual Time Trial provide World Championship qualification exclusively for the Time Trial.
• Results achieved in the Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo provide World Championship qualification exclusively for these races.
• The Friday Time Trial and the Sunday races are considered separate competitions, and qualification cannot be transferred from one discipline to another.
• The names of riders who qualify for the World Championships will appear on the official UCI Gran Fondo World Series website, and the UCI will send an official email invitation for World Championship registration. More information: ucigranfondoworldseries.com 
• The Saturday 16 km‑Mini Fondo is not a UCI race and does not provide World Championship qualification. This remains the traditional short-distance Tour de Mátra event.
• Participation is also open to riders who are not aiming for World Championship qualification. At the Tour de Mátra, anyone may start according to the categories defined in the regulations.

New! Participation eligibility (UCI GFWS)

• Participation in UCI Gran Fondo World Series events is possible without holding a licence.
• Accepted licence types include amateur licence, master licence, Cycling for All licence, as well as an elite licence, subject to the exceptions listed below.
• Riders holding an elite licence are not eligible if they are members of a registered UCI team in the year of the event.
• Riders holding an elite licence are not eligible if they have competed in a World Championship, Olympic Games, continental or regional games, Commonwealth Games or a World Cup event in the same year.
• Riders holding an elite licence are not eligible if they have earned UCI points in the year of the World Championships.
• Only riders without UCI points will appear in the official UCI results. Riders with UCI points may still start the event, but their results will not be included in the UCI classification.

Feed zones:

• Mátraháza Training Camp parking: at 12.2 km, 79.1 km and 146 km
• Between Kisnána and Domoszló: on road 2416 at 54.2 km and 121.1 km

Wave start:

• The implementation follows the standard practice of international cycling events and is based on the recommendation of our timing partner
• Wave start by age category to ensure a smooth and safe rollout.
• Riders must position themselves in the designated start zones.
• Colour-coded race numbers help participants find their assigned start area and assist Eurosport commentators in identifying riders.

Routes on Komoot

• Time Trial 19km 
• Mini Fondo 16km 
• Medio Fondo 94km 
• Gran Fondo 161km 
• All routes on one page 

GPX files for download

• Időfutam: gpx/19km 
• Mini Fondo: gpx/16km 
• Medio Fondo: gpx/94km 
• Gran Fondo: gpx/161km 

Entry fee in 2026

• Time Trial 19 km: 18.000 HUF
• Mini Fondo 16 km: 18.000 HUF
• Medio Fondo 94 km: 24.000 HUF
• Gran Fondo 161 km: 28.000 HUF
• Complex 94 km + 16 km: 32.000 HUF
• Complex 161 km + 16 km: 36.000 HUF
• Free entry for U13, U15 and U17!
• We don't take postal entries, cheques or cash.
• Change of category, refund and/or transfer of the payment is not allowed.

Registration:

• Entries are online only via our official registration form.
• Online registration opens on 26 March 2026 at 18:00 (CET).
• Discount codes! MARCIUS -15%, APRILIS -10%, MAJUS -5%! (Month names must be entered in Hungarian, in uppercase and without accents. The May discount code is valid until 15 May.)
• Registration is possible by completing the online registration form.
• Please note that places cannot be reserved, our events operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
• On-site registration is not available.
• All participants must complete the registration form individually.
• Registration becomes valid only after the entry fee has been paid.
• Entry fees and price differences are non-refundable. An unused but already paid Tour de Mátra entry may be transferred to the next edition of the event only if the participant notifies the organisers in writing no later than one week before the race. Requests for deferral to the following year must be sent to tourdematra@gmail.com.

ENTRY FEES
2026

Registration opens on 26 March 2026 at 18:00. On-site registration is not available.

Approximate prices in EUR: 18,000 HUF ≈ 47 EUR · 24,000 HUF ≈ 63 EUR · 28,000 HUF ≈ 73 EUR · 32,000 HUF ≈ 83 EUR · 36,000 HUF ≈ 94 EUR

DISTANCE (km)	code: MARCIUS until 31 March	code: APRILIS until 30 April	code: MAJUS until 15 May	Full price 16‑27 May
19 Time Trial	15,300 HUF	16,200 HUF	17,100 HUF	18,000 HUF
16	15,300 HUF	16,200 HUF	17,100 HUF	18,000 HUF
94	20,400 HUF	21,600 HUF	22,800 HUF	24,000 HUF
161	23,800 HUF	25,200 HUF	26,600 HUF	28,000 HUF
94+16	27,200 HUF	28,800 HUF	30,400 HUF	32,000 HUF
161+16	30,600 HUF	32,400 HUF	34,200 HUF	36,000 HUF

Registration opens on 26 March 2026 at 18:00.

The entry fee includes:

• starter pack
• chip-based timing
• finisher medal
• prizes awarded by category and women/men
• professional medical support provided in cooperation with Albus Ambulance
• route security provided by the Police, UBE motorcycle marshals and local civil guards
• full road closure between Mátraháza and the Parádsasvár bend
• hot meal at the finish
• live streaming with Eurosport commentators on all three days
• professional race film
• downloadable professional photos from the event
• downloadable certificate of completion
• customer service available every day of the year

Starter pack includes:

• 1 timing chip
• 1 finisher medal
• 1 race number
• 1 water bottle for each female participant
• 1 banana provided by Rozgonyi, with the support of Rozgonyi Zöldség-Gyümölcs
• 1 bottle of Mátra wine (except for free registrations under 19 years of age)
• 1 Szentkirályi product
• 1 BioTechUSA product
• 1 hot meal voucher

Programme:

• 16 km START: Károly Róbert Student Hotel (map)
• 94 km and 161 km START: Giant Gyártó Hungary Kft. parking area, 3200 Gyöngyös
• 16 km, 94 km, 161 km FINISH: Kékestető
• 19 km Time Trial START and FINISH: 3200 Gyöngyös, Main Square
• Time Trial awards ceremony in Gyöngyös, on the Main Square.
• 16 km, 94 km and 161 km awards ceremonies at Kékestető.
• Time Trial on Friday from 10:00.
• 16 km race start on Saturday at 11:00.
• 94 km and 161 km race starts on Sunday from 10:00.
• Route security is provided by the Police, UBE motorcycle marshals and local civil guards.
• Time limits: 8 hours for the 161 km course, 6 hours for the 94 km course, and 2 hours for the 16 km course.
• The race is broadcast live every day from Kékestető on the giant LED screen and on YouTube.
• The name, finishing time and downloadable certificate of completion of every finisher will appear on the results list.

Awards ceremony in Gyöngyös:

• Time Trial: Friday at 13:00

Awards ceremony at Kékestető:

• 16 km course: Saturday at 14:00
• 94 km course: Sunday at 15:00
• 161 km course: Sunday at 16:00

Prizes and awards:

• Women and men are awarded separately.
• Results and prizes are awarded in all distances and categories.
• Only riders without UCI points appear in the official UCI results list. Riders with UCI points may start the race, but their results are not included in the UCI ranking.
• The top three finishers in each UCI age category will step onto the podium during the official awards ceremony.
• The top three finishers in each non-UCI age category will also step onto the podium during the official awards ceremony.
• Riders finishing within the top 25% of their UCI age category receive a UCI medal. Medals can be collected at the designated location at the event venue.
• UCI age category winners will step onto the podium wearing the official UCI Gran Fondo World Series leader’s jersey.
• Tour de Mátra finisher medal for every rider who completes their chosen distance.
• Downloadable online certificate of completion for every rider who completes their chosen distance.
• Overall women’s and men’s absolute (Saturday and Sunday) winners: 2 nights for 2 people with half board at Hotel Ózon in Mátraháza.

Event centre and starter pack collection:

• Gyöngyös, Károly Róbert Student Hotel, Sports Centre (map)
• Thursday: 15:00 - 20:00
• Friday: 07:30 - 09:30
• Friday: 15:00 - 20:00
• Saturday: 08:00 - 10:30
• Sunday: 08:00 - 09:30

Parking:

• Károly Róbert Student Hotel: free of charge
• Gyöngyös city centre: paid
• Mátrafüred: free of charge
• Sástó: paid
• Mátraháza: paid
• Kékestető: paid

Accommodation options: hotel, motel, guesthouse, cabins, caravan, tent...

• Gyöngyös, Károly Róbert Student Hotel located at the race start venue. Student Hotel info: +36 37 518 100, info@krhotel.hu (Special rates available for groups)
• Sástó area: accommodation around the lake, as well as at the nearby Adrenalin Park area on the opposite side of the main road. When arriving from Gyöngyös, Adrenalin Park is on the right-hand side, while Sástó Lake is on the left.
• Mátrafüred and Mátraháza
• Farkasmály

Route safety and traffic management:

• Road safety is a top priority throughout the event. Along the race route, some sections will be subject to full or partial road closures, while other sections may remain open to public traffic. Police supervision will be in place along the route, and traffic at intersections will be temporarily stopped when necessary to allow riders to pass safely. Local civil guards will also assist with race operations and will be present at key junctions in the towns and villages along the route. After the start, a designated sweep vehicle will follow the course, indicating when the officially protected race period has ended. Riders travelling behind the sweep vehicle must strictly observe the general traffic rules. The organisers make every effort to ensure a safe and well-managed event and kindly ask all participants for their attention and fair play throughout the entire course.
• Police, 30 UBE motorcycle marshals, civil guards and volunteers

Technical details:

• Participants do not need UCI licences to compete.
• Tour de Mátra is broadcast live with Eurosport commentators and can be followed on two LED walls at Kékestető (next to the main stage) and on YouTube.
• Riders under 18 must download the PARENT CONSENT FORM and return it signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• There will be one official START for all riders at the beginning of each route.
• KEEP RIGHT in Hungary! Instructions given by authorised staff along the route must be followed.
• Full road closure on Saturday between Mátraháza and the Parádsasvár car park from 10:30 to 11:30 and from 12:20 to 13:20. Restricted traffic control on Sunday between Mátraháza and Kékestető from 11:00 to 13:00.
• All participants must have adequate insurance covering any medical treatment that may be required while racing.
• A helicopter may be available in case of emergency. Continuous helicopter coverage is not provided.
• A professional ambulance service is on site.
• Route safety is provided by the Police, at least 30 motorcycle marshals from the Hungarian organisation "UBE", and local civil guards from nearby towns and villages.
• Staff will be stationed at all difficult junctions along the route.
• E-bikes, tandems and recumbent bikes are not allowed.
• A certified safety helmet meeting current standards must be worn correctly at all times.
• Attention! Riders must be especially cautious after Mátraháza, where a steep descent follows.
• Each rider must display their race number at all times and ensure it remains clearly visible.
• Chip-based timing is provided by EvoChip, with results published on the EvoChip.hu website.
• Only participants who are present at the raffle draw are eligible to take part and win prizes.
• The names of registered participants, their chosen distance, category and country are displayed on our ENTRANTS 2026  page.
• Appropriate riding gear must be worn at all times. Riders must be prepared for varying weather conditions, including heavy rain, cold winds, significant temperature changes, and, depending on the year, periods of extreme heat.
• Throwing food, bottles, packaging, or other waste along the route is strictly prohibited and will result in a penalty. Waste must be carried to the finish.
• Toilets are available at the START/FINISH area and at the feed zones.

All riders participating in Tour de Mátra are subject to the Hungarian Cycling Association's rules  when entering via the online registration system, as well as the UCI Gran Fondo World Series regulations  for all UCI-sanctioned events.

All riders take part at their own risk. The planning of the required number of motorcycle marshals is carried out in cooperation with the Police and the professional organisation responsible for motorcycle escort services, the Association for Route Safety in Transport (UBE). UBE’s riders hold certified UCI licences, first aid qualifications, and advanced-level RILI exams renewed annually. UBE constantly monitors the race and provides reinforcement when needed. If safety requires, additional motorcyclists will be deployed. Should traffic or race conditions arise that exceed the initially planned capacity, UBE is authorised to mobilise more marshals in coordination with the Organisers. The route is not fully closed along its entire length. Traffic is controlled at key sections by Police officers, local civil guards, and UBE motorcyclists. This allows riders to proceed under supervised conditions with enhanced route safety and temporary traffic slowing or stops where necessary.

The Organisers may decide to implement partial or complete route changes to any stage in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as extreme weather or safety concerns.

All riders must strictly follow the environmental protection rules set by the Organisers, showing respect for the region, its population, and the sporting spirit of the cycling race.

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