HERO UCI
Marathon World Cup
Five of Europe’s most beloved mountain bike marathons come together for the first time in an epic challenge that will crown the World Cup champion. This incredible circuit spans a total of 431 kilometers and 16,050 meters of elevation gain.
The journey kicks off in May with the Capoliveri Legend Cup powered by Scott on Elba Island/Italy, followed in June by the Naturland - Andorra and the HERO Südtirol Dolomites in Val Gardena/Italy, the marathon that also lends its name to the World Cup. In July, the spotlight moves to the Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon in Kirchzarten/Germany, while the final stage takes place in September in Spain at La Tramun Sea Otter Europe in Girona/Costa Brava.

THE 2025 WORLD CUP
CALENDAR
Capoliveri Legend Cup powered by Scott
Capoliveri - Italy
10 May 2025
Naturland - Andorra
Andorra
01 June 2025
HERO Südtirol Dolomites
Dolomites Val Gardena - Italy
14 June 2025
Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon
Kirchzarten - Germany
13 July 2025
La Tramun Sea Otter Europe
Girona/Costa Brava - Spain
21 September 2025
NEXT HERO RACE
10 May 2025
Capoliveri Legend Cup powered by Scott
Capoliveri - Italy
The Capoliveri Legend Cup began in 2010, inspired by the 1994 XC World Cup in Capoliveri. Set on the stunning Monte Calamita, the race offers breathtaking views, Mediterranean landscapes, historic iron mines, and a unique microclimate. The course combines the iconic 1994 World Cup track with over 120 km of trails, including single tracks, mule paths, and forest roads.
JACKPOT
The HERO UCI Marathon World Cup boasts a total jackpot of € 25,000. The prizes and the winners of the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup will be awarded on 21 September 2025 at the final Prize Giving Ceremony of the La Tramun Sea Otter Europe Event in Girona/Costa Brava.
All cash prizes are subject to tax withholdings. As per Law 91/1981 (Article 3, Paragraph 2, Letter a) and DPR 600/1973, the withholding tax for Italian residents is 20%, while for non-residents, it is 30%.