5 Valli Eliminator 2026

The 5 Valli Eliminator is a non-competitive cycling event organized by Rupex a.s.d. It provides an opportunity for participants to discover new routes in the valleys and hills surrounding Bologna. The event's name, Eliminator, refers to its demanding 130 km mountain bike course, which includes 3500 meters of elevation gain. Alternative routes are available for participants who prefer to return to the city via road or train. Three distinct routes are offered: MTB, Gravel, and a shorter, more accessible 'Chiunque Valli Eliminator' designed for enjoying the scenery without extreme distances. Two aid stations are planned along the routes, offering food and refreshments. The event will take place on October 3, 2026, with a start time of 6:30 AM. Registration and race packet pickup will be held at Tito Lido, located in Parco Lunetta Gamberini in Bologna, beginning at 6:00 AM. The first 80 registered participants will receive a technical fabric event t-shirt. The start and finish will be at the same location, where participants can find refreshments and socialize over a beer after the ride.