Alatau XCO

Alatau XCO 2026 — a cross-country race in the XCO format.

The loop course runs along dirt roads and trails and includes both natural and man-made technical features.

Format

• Lap length — 4 km.
• The winner is the rider who completes 6 laps first.
• The moment the winner finishes, the lap in progress becomes the final lap for everyone else.

Date

• Sunday, 11 October 2026
• In case of very bad weather the race will be moved to another day.

Schedule

• 08:30–10:30 — race pack collection
• 09:30–09:45 — riders gather and warm up
• 09:45–09:55 — pre-start briefing
• 10:00 — XCO start
• 12:30 — end of the race
• 13:00 — awards ceremony

Riders who arrive after the start may still be allowed onto the course, but the time they were late is added to their actual race time.

Riders

Minimum age on the day of the race — 15 years.

A medical check-up in advance and sports insurance are recommended.

Registration and entry fee

• Entry fee — 8500 ₸.
• Limit — 55 riders.
• Registration is open until 12:00 on 9 October 2026 or until the limit is reached.
• A rider counts as registered once the entry fee has been paid.

Payment: +7 (747) 867-26-75, Pavel M.

Contacts

For any questions:

Pavel Melnikov — Telegram: @melnikovpav