Istria Granfondo
April 11 - April 12, 2025 -
Stella Maris Resort Umag Croatia
Save the dates 11 – 12 April 2025 and sign up for the Istria Gran Fondo international cycling marathon. The tenth edition of the marathon with the start and finish line in Umag will offer an even richer program this year.
In 2023, the Istria Gran Fondo became an officially recognized event under the leadership of the UCI-World Cycling Organization. This means that this popular cycling event is held in accordance with the standards and rules of the UCI and will attract an even greater number of cyclists and lovers of this sport to the region of Istria. Participants will be able to enjoy the nature of Istria and its beautiful landscapes while competing in different categories and race lengths. Get ready for another unforgettable Istria Gran Fondo in 2025.
This is a series of competitions held worldwide across five continents, culminating in the UCI Gran Fondo Series World Championships, which will take place from October 16 to 19, 2025, in Lorne, Australia. The results achieved in the main event of the Istria Gran Fondo race will also count in the overall ranking of the cyclists competing for their place among the elite at the World Championships in Denmark. Thus, the best cyclists - 25% in their age group participating in the Istria Gran Fondo race will get the opportunity and the right to fight for the title of world champion.
The age categories of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are: 19-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, Etc Age groups applicable to the UCI Gran Fondo World Series are defined by the rider’s age on December 31st of the year of the qualifier event. Age groups applicable to the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are defined by the riders’ age on December 31st of the year of the World Championships.
Routes: 94, 119 km
Difficulty of Greatest Route:
C - Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
What's Included?
The signposted course
Race number holder
Professional timing
Mechanical help in the start area
Medical assistance
Free parking
Food stops along the course
Pasta party
Online results
Showers
Energy and service point in the expo zone
Official T-shirt
Official Water Bottle
Packet Pickups
Prices in objects and gift packages will be distributed among the categories. Medals and cups
will be awarded to the best riders, too.
Hotel companies from Umag and Novigrad will grant the best competitors and their partners
with an accomodation in its hotels and appartments.
Individual prizes:
– top 3 in each category
Special prizes:
- for clubs, sport associations with the most registered participants
Facilities
Adequate Car Parking 
Free Parking
Toilets / Changing Rooms
Sign On Desk
Registration/Entry On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Roving Mechanical Support
Neutral Support Vehicles
Closed Roads (Super Prestige)
Features
Electronic Start/Finish Timing
Category / Race Prizes
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Kids Fondo
Downloadable GPS files
Post Ride Shower
Finish Line Chute
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Event Size
500 - 1999 Riders
Event Links