Unique UCI mountainbike stage race

4Islands Epic 2026

Kvarner Islands (Croatia); 14th -18th April

The 2026 4Islands Epic - a unique UCI mountainbike stage race across four stunning Adriatic islands. Teams of two tackle five MTB stages across Krk, Cres, Unije and Lošinj with 300 km of island trails and epic climbing in Croatia. Climbing from the seaside through postcard perfect villages into the limestone hills in search of singletracks, scenic vistas and scintillating racing the ascents may not be long. Yet, they steadily accumulate, and the 6.500 meters of climbing across the five days hints at how tough the course is. The 4Islands Epic is a part of the Epic Series as the legendary Absa Cape Epic is.