Round 2 of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship roars into life at Extreme XL Lagares, as one of the sport’s most iconic events hosts the second round of the season from 1–3 May in Lagares, Penafiel, Portugal.
Renowned for its raw intensity, unique setting and atmosphere, Extreme XL Lagares is more than just a race, t’s a full-send hard enduro festival where riders, families and fans come together for three unforgettable days of competition and community.
A hard enduro unlike any other
Blending medieval streets, river chaos and steep mountain singletrack, Lagares delivers a challenge found nowhere else on the calendar. Riders face brutal natural features carved into the Douro Valley, including relentless water crossings, vines, and endless granite steps that demand skill, endurance and guts.
With three distinct stages, Urban, River and Mountain, the event tests every aspect of hard enduro.
Beyond the course
What sets Extreme XL Lagares and the other 8 rounds of the HEWC apart is everything that happens off the bike.
The race village sits at the heart of the action, offering mechanical support, street food, live commentary and the latest gear from event and championship partners. As the sun goes down, the atmosphere continues with live music, late-night wrenching and a crowd that packs every obstacle, an electric environment.
Built alongside local clubs and volunteers who know every rock on the course, Lagares remains deeply community-driven while delivering a truly global showcase.
A global stage
The 21st edition of Extreme XL Lagares welcomes over 320 riders from more than 35 nations, underlining its status as one of the most international and respected races in the sport.
With 1,800 metres of brutal elevation, full media support, the event places hard enduro firmly in the global spotlight as the second round of the 2026 HEWC season.
Event details
Event: Extreme XL Lagares 2026
Dates: 1–3 May 2026
Location: Lagares, Penafiel, Portugal
Stages: Urban · River · Mountain
Edition: XXI (Legendary since 2004)
Register here: https://extremelagares.com/register
ABOUT HEWC
The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship unites the world’s toughest off-road motorcycle races into one global series. Born from legendary events like the Roof of Africa and other iconic hard enduros, it brings together professional and amateur riders on the same demanding terrain, celebrating endurance, camaraderie, and adventure. Sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and promoted by Hard Enduro Promotions Marketing Management LLC, HEWC showcases the full potential of hard enduro as a modern, global motorsport platform.
ABOUT THE FIM
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), founded in 1904, is the global governing body for motorcycle sport and the worldwide advocate for motorcycling. Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the FIM oversees a wide range of world championships including MotoGP, Superbike, Motocross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies, Speedway, and Hard Enduro, while also working in areas such as public affairs, road safety, and touring.
Media Contact
Adam Nunn
Media Manager, FIM Hard Enduro World Championship
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