Holyland Bikepacking Challenge 2027
Holyland Bikepacking Challenge 2027 starts on 17 October 2027 in Majdal Shams, Israel. The finish is in Eilat, Israel. The route is 1,461 km long with 20,000 m of climbing. Format: Race, on gravel, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is not open yet. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 1 November 2026.
Classification
Registration
- Status
- Registration to follow
- Date
- 17 October 2027
What it’s about
Self-supported bikepacking race across the whole of Israel, from Mount Hermon to the Red Sea: 1,461 km and over 20,000 m of climbing on gravel roads, singletrack and ancient Roman roads, from Majdal Shams to Eilat. Shorter half-distance versions finish or start in Jerusalem.
Start 17 October 2027. The start location is given on the organiser's Hebrew page (bikepacking.co.il); the English page only names the finish in Eilat.
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Source: holylandmtbchallenge.com · last checked 1 Nov 2026 · start location exact