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Red Bull Erzbergrodeo – 2026
30 Years of Red Bull Erzbergrodeo – The Anniversary on the Iron Giant
From June 4 to 7, 2026, the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo returns to the Styrian Erzberg for its 30th edition – three decades after the first riders attacked Europe’s largest open-pit mine in 1995. What started as a gritty off-road challenge has grown into the undisputed flagship event of extreme enduro. More than 35,000 competitors from 55-plus countries and well over one million spectators across 29 previous editions have turned Eisenerz into what fans call the “Woodstock of Hard Enduro” for four days each June.
The road to the top: Iron Road Prologue and Red Bull Hare Scramble
The sporting backbone of the weekend remains the two-part battle. The Blåkläder Iron Road Prologue sends riders up a roughly 13-kilometer gravel track that cuts across the terraces towards the summit of the mountain. Competitors set off in 20-second intervals on both Friday and Saturday; combined times decide the starting grid for Sunday’s main event.
Only the top 500 from the prologue qualify for the legendary Red Bull Hare Scramble. Four hours, 23 checkpoints and an unforgiving course of boulders, scree and brutal climbs with names like “Carl’s Dinner” or “Lazy Noon” – in most years just a handful of riders actually reach the finish.
Anniversary program 2026: electric bikes, Rocket Ride and a Walk of Fame
For its 30th birthday the organizers are clearly stepping things up. For the first time in the event’s history, electric motorcycles line up on the iron mountain, spearheaded by Swedish manufacturer Stark and its Varg – a signal that the Erzbergrodeo is embracing the next generation of off-road racing. The supporting program also features an expanded Rocket Ride, a compact side event inside the Erzbergrodeo Arena.
Around the races, a festival area with a Walk of Fame, a Legends Parade and additional interactive challenges celebrates three decades of Erzberg history. The Iron Road Prologue itself receives refinements without changing the character of the classic.
Field and sporting context
The entry list traditionally reads like a who’s who of extreme enduro. Alongside the factory riders of the Hard Enduro World Championship, hundreds of amateurs fight simply to make the top 500 of the prologue. Online registration for the 30th edition opened in November 2025 and is handled on a first-come, first-served basis – a confirmed start at the Erzberg is considered a badge of honor within the global enduro scene.
Visitor info and access
Spectator entry is located in Eisenerz at the “Schaubergwerk” gate; from there a traffic management system guides fans to the dedicated parking areas around the course. Tickets, shuttle options and VIP packages are available via the official website at redbullerzbergrodeo.com. Eisenerz is roughly 60 kilometers northwest of Leoben in Upper Styria and can be reached via the S6 and B115.
Event facts
Event: Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2026 (30th anniversary)
Dates: June 4–7, 2026
Venue: Erzberg, Eisenerz, Styria, Austria
Organizer: Red Bull Erzbergrodeo
Discipline: Hard Enduro / Extreme Enduro
Main race: Red Bull Hare Scramble (Sunday, June 7)
Qualifying: Blåkläder Iron Road Prologue (Friday/Saturday)
Time zone: Europe/Vienna (UTC+2 CEST)
Website: redbullerzbergrodeo.com
