Mountain Bike Enduro Race in Messilä on 23.-24.5.2026

Messilä will serve as the venue for an action-packed mountain biking event weekend, as Lahden Pyöräilijät Ry brings a round of the Finnish Enduro Cup series to the terrains of Tiirismaa and Messilä on May 23–24, 2026. The event is suitable for competitors, enthusiasts of the sport, and spectators alike. Enduro is a discipline of mountain biking that combines technical riding skills, speed, and riding in nature.

Event Days and Event Center

• Saturday, May 23 – Practice day
• Sunday, May 24 – Race day

The event center is located around the Messilä Manor Restaurant, where competitors will start the course on Sunday.

Course and Race Format

The race takes place in the varied terrain of Messilä and Tiirismaa, including forest routes, trails, and slopes. The course features both technical and faster sections.

• Elite and U17 categories: approximately 10–12 special stages
• Recreational and U14 categories: approximately 5–6 special stages

All transfers between stages are completed by pedaling. The course map will be published on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 18:00.

Practice and Riders’ Meeting

Open practice sessions will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 9:00 to 17:00, allowing competitors to familiarize themselves with the course in advance.

A mandatory riders’ meeting for all participants will take place on Saturday at 13:00 in front of the Messilä Manor Restaurant.

Competition Categories

The event includes several categories for different ages and skill levels:

• Elite categories for men and women
• Age groups (40+ and 50+)
• Hardtail bike category
• E-bike categories
• Junior categories (U14 and U17)
• Recreational categories

Entry Fees

Until April 30, 2026:

• Adults: €65
• Juniors and recreational: €55

Until May 17, 2026:

• Adults: €80
• Juniors and recreational: €70

Late registration on-site (until May 23 at 14:00):

• Adults: €90
• Juniors and recreational: €80

Entry fees are non-refundable in case of cancellation. Participant changes are allowed until May 17 by notifying the organizer.

What the Entry Fee Includes

• Timing chip (SIAC) rental
• Results service after the race
• Two lunch vouchers for the buffet at Messilä Manor Restaurant
• Bike washing facilities on-site

Accommodation in Messilä for the Event Weekend

Messilä offers special accommodation rates for competitors from May 22–24, 2026:

• 1–2 person room: €95 / night, including breakfast
• 3-person cabin room: €120 / night
• 4-person cabin room: €145 / night
• Log cabin for 1–6 persons: €195 / night

Breakfast for cabins can be booked separately at €15 / person. Reservations with the code enduro26 at the accommodation webshop or by email at messila@messila.fi.

Welcome to Participate or Spectate

The Messilä race weekend offers a great opportunity to experience mountain bike enduro. The event brings together competitors from across Finland and spectators to enjoy exciting racing in the heart of nature.