The Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 30th anniversary edition of the infamous extreme enduro has been nailed down set your calendar for June 4-7, 2026.

Preparations for the 30th anniversary edition of the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo are already in full swing with the massive open-cast mine in the heart of Austria set to welcome world’s elite off-road motorcycle racers and mass ranks of enduro riders from every continent.

30 years of Erzberg

What began in 1995 as a rugged off-road motorcycle race, literally a race to the top of the mine, has long since developed into a Extreme Enduro festival. Many superlatives have been created on the Iron Mountain, not least the term “Extreme Enduro” is claimed to have been born at Erzberg.

More than 35,000 participants from more than 55 nations and all continents have competed in the 29 editions of the race so far, well over a million enthusiastic motorsport fans have visited the “Woodstock of Extreme Enduro Sports”.

2026 diary date

Preparations for the 2026 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo are in full swing explains the main man behind it all, Karl Katoch: “Bringing the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo to its 30th edition is not only an emotional highlight for our crew. We want to celebrate the world’s largest festival of the Extreme Enduro community with the participants, their companions, the visitors, and our long-standing partners.

“We are already working on many new ideas and concepts for the anniversary edition that will offer spectacular motorsports action and a tremendous festival atmosphere. The 30th Red Bull Erzbergrodeo will once again gather the world’s elite offroad motorcycle racers at Erzberg, and we look forward to providing all visitors with an unforgettable and action-packed experience.”

“The 30th event anniversary is also the perfect platform for involving partners.”, explains Mark Schilling, Head of Marketing and Organization at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. “With live TV coverage of Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on Red Bull TV and ServusTV, as well as a social media reach of 17 million users during the event, we are able to reach a broad, extremely active target group. In addition, we offer year-round campaigns and outstanding, action-packed interactions with visitors and participants on site. The emotional bond between our partners and Red Bull Erzbergrodeo visitors is truly unique.”

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