UCI race Belgrade Banja Luka 2026
The UCI race Belgrade – Banja Luka 2026 is the most prestigious cycling event in the region connecting Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a four-day stage race, this sports spectacle gathers top professional teams, national selections, and the strongest riders from Europe and the world.
This page represents your ultimate guide through all the stages, routes, and technical details of the 2026 race. Follow live maps, elevation profiles, and course analysis.
Basic Race Information
- 📅 Date: April 22 – April 25, 2026
- 🚴 Category: UCI 2.2 - Stages - Class 2 (Men Elite)
- 🌍 Official UCI Profile: UCI Calendar 2026
- 🔗 Organizer's Website: Belgrade-Banjaluka (Official)
- ✉️ Contact Email: [email protected]
Stage 1: Belgrade – Požarevac
Date: April 22, 2026 | Type: Individual Road Race
The opening of the race brings a highly dynamic route. The stage starts with a spectacular lap at the Belgrade Kalemegdan fortress (about 3 km long). After leaving Belgrade, the peloton heads towards Požarevac, where the riders will face 4 technically demanding laps through the city streets right before the finish line.
- ⯈ Total distance: 88.7 km
- ⯈ Elevation: 623 m ascent / 657 m descent
- ⯈ Max gradients: +7.1% (hardest climb) / -7.7% (steepest descent)
- ⯈ Surface: 100% Paved
Stage 2: Obrenovac – Zvornik
Date: April 23, 2026 | Type: Individual Road Race (Flat stage)
The second stage brings a long flat route connecting Obrenovac in Serbia and Zvornik in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Riders can expect over 168 kilometers of fast racing, and the highlight of the stage will be a tense and explosive finish in Zvornik where 3 technical laps will be ridden just before crossing the finish line.
- ⯈ Total distance: 168.3 km
- ⯈ Elevation: 658 m ascent / 582 m descent
- ⯈ Max gradients: +5.3% (hardest climb) / -5.1% (steepest descent)
- ⯈ Surface: 100% Paved
Stage 3: Bratunac – Vlasenica
Date: April 24, 2026 | Type: Individual Road Race (Mountain stage)
The third stage represents the true "queen" stage and the ultimate challenge for climbers and general classification (GC) contenders. Riders will conquer an extremely difficult mountain route from Bratunac to Vlasenica, with a serious elevation gain of over 2,200 meters and brutally steep gradients reaching up to 17.9%.
- ⯈ Total distance: 163.9 km
- ⯈ Elevation: 2256 m ascent / 1777 m descent
- ⯈ Max gradients: +17.9% (hardest climb) / -13.2% (steepest descent)
- ⯈ Surface: 100% Paved
Stage 4: Doboj – Banja Luka (Grand Finale)
Date: April 25, 2026 | Type: Individual Road Race (Hilly stage / Final Classification)
The final, fourth stage brings a spectacular finale to the entire race! The peloton starts from Doboj towards Banja Luka through a hilly and demanding course. After covering almost 116 kilometers, the riders will face a fantastic and fast finish right in the city center of Banja Luka in front of the crowd – 4 laps of 5 kilometers each, bringing the total distance up to 135 km. This is exactly where the overall winner of the UCI race Belgrade - Banja Luka 2026 will be crowned!
- ⯈ Total distance: 135 km (115.8 km route + 4 laps x 5 km)
- ⯈ Elevation: 809 m ascent / 789 m descent
- ⯈ Max gradients: +10.3% (hardest climb) / -7.9% (steepest descent)
- ⯈ Surface: Mostly Paved
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the UCI race Belgrade - Banja Luka 2026 take place?
The race is held from April 22 to April 25, 2026, and is divided into 4 stages passing through Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Which is the hardest stage in this year's race?
The hardest and most challenging is Stage 3, taking place on April 24 from Bratunac to Vlasenica. This "queen" stage brings 2,256 meters of elevation gain and harsh gradients reaching up to 17.9%.
Where is the grand finale held?
The grand finale is held on Saturday, April 25, on the route Doboj – Banja Luka, with an attractive finish featuring 4 laps through the narrow center of Banja Luka in front of the home crowd.
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