Registrations for Edition IX 2026 will open on December 1st, 2025 at 3:00 PM CET and will close on Wednesday, January 10th, 2026.

Available spots are strictly limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Please note: The last three editions of the event sold out within just a few hours. If you plan to join, we strongly recommend registering immediately at the time of opening. There are no waiting lists and we do not accept a higher number of participants than the official limit.

The registration process will take place on the official website (www.northcape4000.com) through the PayPal payment system.

At the NorthCape4000 there are no intermediate approval phases: to secure your place you only need a valid medical certificate for competitive sports and personal insurance (both mandatory for all Riders).
The medical certificate does not need to be provided at the time of registration, but must be uploaded to your personal account within 45 days before the start.

Once you complete registration and payment, your spot is 100% guaranteed. North Cape is waiting for you.

The process is simple and fast — you will be able to register in just two steps.

Registrations will remain open until Wednesday, January 10th, 2026, unless sold out earlier. In that case, regardless of the date, the registration page will automatically close once the quota is reached, and no further entries will be possible for Edition IX 2026.

The NorthCape4000 organization reserves the right, at any time and at its sole discretion, to refuse an application. In such cases, the registration fee will be immediately refunded.

Event Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable

Registration for the NorthCape4000 is non-refundable under any circumstances, it cannot be transferred to another person, and it is valid only for the current edition.

At the NorthCape4000 there are no first-class or second-class participants. The same rules apply to everyone, without exceptions. Even in the case of serious health issues or other personal reasons preventing participation, no refunds or transfers to future editions are possible.

We believe it is important to explain why. Unlike many other Bikepacking events, at the NorthCape4000 we have always had extremely clear standards. Since its creation, the event was designed with a specific level of Quality and Excellence.

And quality has a cost.

From scouting missions across Europe, to the obsessive level of detail that goes into designing a 4,000 km route, to the complete live coverage of the event in the field — with professional staff, two dedicated support vehicles, and state-of-the-art equipment — the NorthCape4000 is the only UltraDistance Adventure (apart from professional cycling competitions) that guarantees and delivers such a level of investment and quality.

In the small world of Bikepacking, this is easily verifiable. And since we are certain of what we claim, we openly invite you: check for yourself.

This is why, regardless of the number of participants in each edition, every year we commit in advance to maintaining the same high standards — a level of quality that does not depend in any way on our Partners. We take on substantial costs from the very launch of each edition, long before knowing its outcome, and we continue to sustain them throughout.

For this reason, even if you decide not to use your registration, your fee is what allows the NorthCape4000 to exist, improve, and remain as Extraordinary and Unique as it is today.

In case of non-participation, event packages will not be shipped.

Cancellation – If, due to force majeure beyond the control of the organization — such as environmental causes and/or health emergencies and/or geopolitical situations at national or international level — the event cannot take place, the registration fee already paid will not be refunded but will be considered valid for the following edition.

In this case, participants transferring their registration free of charge to the next edition will still be required to pay a mandatory administrative and sports license renewal fee (required by law) of €47.00.

This payment must be made within the deadline indicated by the organization, which will notify all participants through an official communication.

Postponement – For reasons of force majeure or other serious causes that may compromise the preparation of the event or the participation of at least half of the registered riders, the organization reserves the right to change the location and/or the date of the event within the same calendar year.

In this case, the registration fee will remain valid for the rescheduled date, without additional costs for participants.

Please note: transfers to the following year’s edition will not be possible.

The official riders page will be updated by May 2026

For all participants it is MANDATORY to possess, for the entire duration of the event:

• COMPETITIVE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

• TRAVEL INSURANCE

Each participant is also personally responsible for holding:

• VALID ID DOCUMENTS FOR EVERY COUNTRY CROSSED

COMPETITIVE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

A valid medical certificate for competitive cycling is required at the time of the event.
The certificate must be sent by email to [email protected] or uploaded directly on the event website at the time of registration.

The certificate must be STRICTLY submitted by email no later than June 10, 2026 (45 days before the start).

Participants failing to comply will not be considered officially registered and will therefore have no right to take part in the event or to receive any refund of the entry fee.

Non-Italian participants may provide, instead of the competitive medical certificate, a declaration from their doctor confirming that they are in good health and fit to practice cycling, preferably supported by an ECG and any other relevant health examinations.

There is no pre-set form for this document, as each country applies different rules for medical fitness declarations.

TRAVEL INSURANCE (MEDICAL EXPENSES AND REPATRIATION)

Each participant must hold a personal health insurance policy covering potential hospital expenses and repatriation, valid for the entire duration of the event and for all the countries crossed by the NorthCape4000 Edition IX – 2026.

This document does not need to be sent to the organization. It is your responsibility to hold the required insurance.

VALID ID DOCUMENTS FOR ALL COUNTRIES CROSSED

It is the sole responsibility of each participant to hold the documents necessary to enter every country along the route.

For EU citizens, a valid ID card is usually sufficient. For non-EU citizens, a passport — with or without visa depending on nationality — is required. We strongly recommend contacting your consular authorities for up-to-date information.

Foreign participants may request the invitation letter or supporting documents for visa applications exclusively via email and STRICTLY no later than April 20, 2026.

We strongly recommend that all foreign participants start their visa application procedure well in advance, in order to avoid last-minute requests that, due to organizational constraints, we will not be able to accommodate.

Please also note that applying for a visa too close to the event may leave you with no time to resolve any potential issues with the Italian consular authorities abroad.

The full GPS track will be sent via email to the participants, approximately and in a provisional version, approximately 3 months before departure (end of April), while the final version of the route, which you will then upload to your GPS device, approximately 2 months before of the beginning of the event (end of May).
In this way you will have the opportunity, already from the provisional version, to plan your stages well in advance and the optimal management of the route to NorthCape. Remember that it is your sole responsibility to study the track, organize and anticipate the various aspects of the challenge, including available support and supply points.

Preparing a 4,000 km route every year, selecting the best roads in Europe and the safest tracks, is a massive commitment we take extremely seriously.
It requires months of work and countless on-the-ground inspections. Yes, you read that correctly — actual physical scouting of the territories crossed by the event. This is not something you often find in other bikepacking events, but we do it, all across Europe.

In light of this effort, we are willing to take on this responsibility only for our participants.

We kindly ask you to respect our work and remind you that the event route is STRICTLY RESERVED for participants only.
ANY disclosure or sharing of the route on the internet is FORBIDDEN — this includes travel forums, cycling websites, or even the official NorthCape4000 social groups.

Should we ever be informed of, or find, our route made available to non-participants, the rider responsible will be permanently excluded from the event.

At the NorthCape4000, safety always comes first.
In the 2026 Edition, as in all previous years, the event will follow a fixed route, designed to minimize the intrinsic risks of such an adventure by guiding you along the safest and most bike-friendly roads.

Thanks to extensive on-the-ground scouting and advanced cartographic research, we have prioritized scenic secondary roads, chosen specifically to avoid heavy traffic and hazardous conditions.

That said, it is undeniable that — despite all our care and attention — we cannot predict the exact road conditions you will encounter at the time of the event. For this reason, here are some key rules for interpreting the official route provided:

• At any time, for any reason related to your safety, road conditions or traffic — including roadworks, detours, or any unforeseen circumstances — you are free, at your own discretion, to leave the route and rejoin it once safe conditions are restored. You may take alternative roads whenever necessary, as long as you rejoin the official track as soon as possible.

• You may also leave the route for reasons not related to safety (for example to reach a hotel, a repair shop, or a place you wish to visit). In these cases, however, you must rejoin the official track exactly at the point where you left it.

• The organization will always be able to verify your route, position, and speed. Temporary deviations are permitted for the reasons above, but any unjustified shortcuts or clear cuts of the official route are strictly forbidden.

Remember: the NorthCape4000 is an unsupported adventure. It is always your personal responsibility to study the official route and be prepared for the reality that road conditions at the time of the event may differ from what was planned. In such cases, you will always have the freedom to choose an alternative path and rejoin the official track as soon as possible.

The participants’ meeting will take place in Rovereto on Friday, July 24, 2026 (details will be sent to participants on the Digital Guide) from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

From 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM – event package pickup and participant registration

From 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM – meeting between Participants and Staff

The Grand Depart of the event will take place in Rovereto (details will be sent to participants via email) at 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

The option to start from the Intermediate Starting Point in the City of Berlin, on July 30, 2026, must be indicated directly at the time of registration through a dedicated field and cannot be changed afterwards.

All participants who choose to start from Berlin will receive full details and further instructions in the Event Digital Guide.

The NorthCape4000 is a self-supported adventure event, and there is no baggage transport service provided by the organization.

A few years ago, we would have probably answered this question quickly and with absolute certainty: road bike.

But times, markets, and trends evolve. And the moral of the story? For the last four editions, more and more riders have chosen to start the NorthCape4000 on Gravel or All-Road bikes.

Thanks to the development of new materials, lighter frames, and overall improved performance even on bikes not strictly designed for the road, we are seeing a growing number of participants tackling this incredible Adventure on a gravel bike (many of them equipped with road tires).

On top of that, gravel and all-road bikes now offer countless attachment points for bikepacking bags, racks, and gear carriers — making them versatile companions for a journey of this scale.

What does this mean? That your choice of bike should also reflect the schedule you set for yourself, the equipment you decide to bring and how you plan to carry it, and — most importantly — your personal preferences.

In every case, whatever bike you ride, this will be an Adventure that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

In Edition IX there is only one maritime crossing allowed, to be booked entirely at the discretion of the participants, on the route:

– Świnoujście (Poland) – Ystad (Sweden)

No other sea crossings are permitted.

Unlike many other events, at the NorthCape4000 we have very few rules — but you must respect them.
Fairness and integrity are non-negotiable values of the NorthCape4000. Whenever the Organization verifies violations of the regulations, or behavior that goes against the founding values or the spirit of the event, it reserves the right to apply various penalties — up to, in the most serious cases, the permanent exclusion of the participant from the event.

On this website you will find all the information you need to clearly determine whether the event matches what you are truly looking for. By registering, you accept all the rules of the event and acknowledge that any violation may result in disciplinary measures.

The Live Tracking system for each participant during the event, and the real-time position updates on the official LIVE MAP, with tracking technology chosen at the discretion of the Organization, is provided free of charge to every participant for the entire duration of the event.

It is the participant’s responsibility to install the official tracking application and configure it correctly, in order to allow the Organization to verify the route covered. No alternative tracking solutions are allowed.

At the start, mandatory equipment checks will be carried out in compliance with the road safety laws of the countries crossed by the NorthCape4000.
The Organization will verify that each participant is in possession of the following minimum mandatory safety equipment. Without these, participation in the event will not be permitted:

• A bicycle compliant with national Road Traffic Regulations

• An adequate front lighting system

• An adequate rear lighting system

• A high-visibility reflective vest

• A safety helmet

The Gates are intermediate control points where each participant must pass and perform a validation action.
This validation can be completed either by simply passing in front of the Gate itself or, at the participant’s discretion, by having their CDP (Carnet De Passage) stamped by Gate staff.

For the NorthCape4000 Edition IX, the following Gates will be active:

– G1 Munich (details on location / opening hours / contacts to follow)
– G2 Berlin (details on location / opening hours / contacts to follow)
– G3 Gränna (details on location / opening hours / contacts to follow)
– G4 Rovaniemi (details on location / opening hours / contacts to follow)

The Gates are positioned directly along the route, so to reach them you simply need to follow the official track provided. The GPS WayPoints for each Gate are included in the route file.

To complete the mandatory validation — available 24/7 — you may, at your discretion:

• Pass the Gate during opening hours. Gate staff will be present, and your validation will be marked by an official stamp on your CDP.

• Pass the Gate outside opening hours. No staff will be present, and you will not receive a stamp. In this case, validation will be automatically verified by the Organization through the official tracking application.

Important Recommendation: Gates are often located in areas of tourist interest, and in some cases, bicycle thefts have been reported. We strongly advise participants to ensure their bicycle is secured in a safe place during validation procedures, or, whenever possible, brought inside the Gate premises by hand.

Since its very first edition, a defining characteristic of the NorthCape4000 has been the physical presence of the Staff on the ground — all the way to North Cape.
We are talking about covering the whole of Europe. Alongside us: two service cars, a network of control Gates staffed by people from across the continent, and state-of-the-art media equipment.

That said, it is important to understand that in an event of this scale and distance, even with massive resources, it is simply impossible to guarantee that every participant will appear in the photos or videos of the edition.

We promise to do our best to make you part of the story, but you must realize that we, like you, are covering the entirety of Europe. While the front riders may already be in northern Sweden, others might still be in Germany — often the “train” of participants stretches over 1,500 km. It would be wonderful, but it is not feasible to cover every single rider with photos and video content.

If being photographed and filmed is essential to you, then we must be clear: do not register for the NorthCape4000. For the reasons explained above, we cannot ensure media coverage for every participant across the vast distances of the event.

Remember: the true essence of the NorthCape4000 lies in the experience itself. Whether or not you appear in the videos — beautiful as they are — will never diminish the uniqueness of your Adventure. Live the event without distractions, with the spirit that inspires you the most, and we guarantee you will treasure one of the greatest experiences of your life.

To view the live photos and videos produced by the Staff during each edition, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, this website.

You will find all the information in the Digital Guide

Many people write to us asking how to find accommodation during the journey. Overnight stays are often one of the biggest concerns for those about to embark on an Adventure.

But here’s the good news: this is a completely unfounded fear — today more than ever. Let us explain why.

First of all: technology.
Nowadays, finding a place to sleep every night, with no advance booking, is infinitely easier than it used to be, thanks to the apps you can download on your phone: Booking, Kayak, Trivago, AirBnb.

These apps put every available option directly at your fingertips, in the language of your choice — hotels, B&Bs, campsites, farmhouses, apartments, and more — and allow you to book instantly.

Here’s exactly what we’ve done hundreds of times:
Around 3–4 PM, if you expect to stop riding around 5–6 PM, take your phone, open Booking, and search for accommodation in the town or city you plan to reach by day’s end. You can even select the option “search around me.” (Just make sure you book at least one hour before arrival so the accommodation knows you’re coming.)

It’s as simple as checking the NorthCape4000 route map, choosing a town or village further ahead, and using your booking app to find the place that suits you best.

We guarantee: that’s all you need to do to find somewhere new to sleep every night. This is the exact method we’ve used in every corner of the world — even in regions far more remote and less serviced than Europe, which remains one of the most developed, accessible, and well-connected continents on the planet.

And this is how riders from every past edition have done it too. Nobody has ever had problems finding a place to sleep. Remember: Adventure means finding what you need along the Road. And in Europe, that is almost never a problem.

On these apps you can filter accommodation by price, reviews, or distance — everything is straightforward and available in your own language, avoiding misunderstandings or booking issues.

All you need is a debit or credit card and you can secure your booking in seconds. Most places even offer free cancellation.

It doesn’t get easier than this.

If you’ve never booked accommodation with these apps, download Booking.com, Expedia, or another instant booking app today and get familiar with it. Just as with all other aspects of the Adventure, it’s important you arrive at the start line fully comfortable with the tools you’ll use during the journey — and we can assure you, instant booking apps will become one of your favorite allies. They guarantee freedom of choice, transparency, and, above all, the ability to book almost last minute — essential when your Adventure is self-supported and plans may change from one day to the next.

And remember: this Adventure takes place in one of the most civilized, serviced, and safest regions of the world: Western Europe.

You will find all the information in the Digital Guide

You will find all the information in the Digital Guide

You will find all the information in the Digital Guide

Conceived to give everyone the chance to live an Extraordinary Human Experience, the NorthCape4000 has always welcomed different philosophies and performance levels. And so, in 2026, you will once again be free to ride the route at your own pace and even reach North Cape beyond the official time windows — still enjoying the event and its unique atmosphere in every detail.

However, to earn the official recognition of Finisher or Extra Time Finisher, you must respect the following minimum and maximum time limits:

MINIMUM DEPARTURE TIME FROM GATE 4 (ROVANIEMI):
You are free to reach Rovaniemi whenever you wish, but you cannot depart from Gate 4 before August 4, 2026, at 14:00.

MINIMUM ARRIVAL TIME AT NORTH CAPE:
Once you have departed from Rovaniemi (August 4 at 14:00), you are free to manage the remaining kilometers as you prefer, but you cannot arrive at North Cape before August 6, 2026, at 11:00.

MAXIMUM ARRIVAL TIME AT NORTH CAPE TO OBTAIN THE TITLE OF FINISHER:
All participants who arrive at North Cape between August 6, 2026, at 11:00, and August 13, 2026, will receive the Finisher Title of Edition IX.
The welcome and registration will be carried out by the NorthCape4000 Staff and will include the official Finisher Photo.

MAXIMUM ARRIVAL TIME AT NORTH CAPE TO OBTAIN THE TITLE OF EXTRA TIME FINISHER:
All participants who arrive at North Cape between August 14 and August 20, 2026, will receive the Extra Time Finisher Title.
Registration in this case will be carried out automatically via the official tracking app. The live event map and rider tracking will remain active until August 20, 2026.

Participants arriving at North Cape from August 21, 2026, onwards will not be registered.

The information will be sent by email to the participants.

The welcome and registration of participants who obtain the Finisher Title will be carried out by the NorthCape4000 Staff until August 13, 2026.
All participants arriving after this date and until August 20, 2026 will obtain the Extra Time Finisher Title and will be automatically registered via the official tracking app.

NorthCape4000 Staff will welcome participants until August 13, 2026 at the North Cape Visitor Center, stamping the CDP (Carnet De Passage) with the FINISHER stamp, and recording the participant’s name, date, and arrival time.

NEW RULES INTRODUCED BY THE NORTH CAPE VISITOR CENTER

The North Cape Visitor Center is managed by a private company linked to the Norwegian government.
Starting from 2024, an entry ticket is required for all visitors, including cyclists, in order to access the Visitor Center.

As NorthCape4000 participants, you will benefit from a discounted entry fee.
All details will be available in the Digital Guide reserved for Participants.

The information will be sent in the Digital Guide.

The NorthCape4000 was created with one clear purpose:
to make people’s lives better through a truly Extraordinary Human and Sporting Experience.

To make life better means to live — and treasure — an experience that, for most people, comes only once in a lifetime. For this reason, everything connected to the event should be approached and embraced with positive emotion, enthusiasm, courtesy toward others and toward the Staff, and with the awareness that you are about to live something extraordinary — something that can open your mind and truly change your life.

Fortunately, this is exactly what happens to the vast majority of those who have taken part.

However, sometimes the spirit of the event can be misunderstood or ignored. The result is not only a failure to experience the NorthCape4000 as it was designed, but also the use of the wrong tone toward those who, for 365 days a year, work tirelessly to make this event possible.

Such behavior is not only disrespectful toward the Staff but, above all, it poisons the atmosphere of the event and harms, first and foremost, those who rightly come to the NorthCape4000 seeking a positive chapter — far from the problems, clashes, anxieties, and frustrations of everyday life.

So please, always remember: the purpose of this event is to do something extraordinary, something that will make you happy, something you will recount with contagious enthusiasm.

And yes — we understand that preparation may bring a certain amount of tension. But approach every aspect of this Adventure with joy and gratitude for being part of it.

After all, that’s why you are here.

Unsupported Adventure

Taking part in the NorthCape4000 means giving yourself — and your life — a gift of incomparable value. But it also requires the full awareness that you are entering an UltraDistance Adventure in complete self-sufficiency. This means that no assistance will be provided by the Staff.

By its very nature and definition, Adventure demands flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to read and respond to conditions on the ground.
Despite the meticulous care and obsessive attention we dedicate to the preparation of each edition, it is materially impossible to predict the real conditions you will face during the event.

For this reason, it is your responsibility to carefully review the official route provided, planning your resupply points, overnight stops, and all the essentials you will need along the way.

We always select the safest and most spectacular roads in Europe. Yet, given the sheer length of the event, it is easy to understand that field conditions may change suddenly and for countless reasons: roadworks, closures, detours, or unexpected traffic diversions.

From the very first edition, the NorthCape4000 has granted participants the freedom to leave the official track at their own discretion whenever circumstances require it — and to rejoin it as soon as conditions are safe again.

Approach this Adventure with responsibility, awareness, and preparation — and you will treasure the Greatest Experience of Your Life.