CHILI 2026

FAQ

Everything important about our races can be found here! If you have any further questions, you can write to us using the contact form.

Registration: Can I also register on site?

As a rule, only if starting places are still available. We recommend early online registration.

Registration: Are there early bird discounts?

Yes! From the 27.03. until 30.04.2026 reduced entry fees apply (phase 1). After that, the regular phase begins.

Registration: Can I get my entry fee back if I can't take part?

New 2026: With a valid certificate you can 6 weeks before the race 50% of the entry fee back.

Registration: Can I reserve a starting place?

Once you have registered, your starting place is reserved for 10 days. In your registration confirmation you will be asked to transfer the entry fee within 10 days. Only with receipt of your payment the starting place is confirmed. If your transfer is not received within this period, the starting place will be released or given to participants from the waiting list.

Registration: From what age may I start?

We have the right class for everyone from the age of 10 or born in 2015. In principle, the year of birth, not the date of birth, is always used to assign the age group.

There are the following classes:

Elite E-Bike Women2007 and olderwith license
Class Year Category
Pro Men 2008 and older with license
Pro Women 2008 and older with license
Open Men 2008 and older with and without license
Open Women 2008 and older with and without license
Open Men Masters 1991 and older with and without license
Open Women Masters 1991 and older with and without license
Junior male 2009 to 2011 with and without license
Junior female 2009 to 2011 with and without license
Kids male 2012 and younger with and without license
Kids female 2012 and younger with and without license
Elite E-Bike Men 2007 and older with license
Open E-Bike Men 2011 and older with and without license
Open E-Bike Women 2011 and older with and without license
Duo Men 2011 and older with and without license
Duo Women 2011 and older with and without license
Duo Mixed 2011 and older with and without license
Registration: Which routes do the kids and juniors ride?

The Chili Juniors ride all stages as normal. The Chili Kids also start with the prologue. We then prepare one or two safe stages for the kids on each race day.

Registration: The participant limit has been reached - do I still have a chance to get a starting place?

For the individual races of the Chili Enduro Series, there is a participant limit of 520 starters in total. Should the participant limit be reached, this does not necessarily mean that there are no starting places. You can then sign up on the waiting list and get (in order of registration) a starting place if other starting places become available.

Registration: Do I need a license?

The events are registered with the respective national association. The classes are open to both license holders and hobby riders. A valid license is only required in the Pro and Elite classes.

Registration: Is there a discount for Gravity Card holders?

If you have a Gravity Card, you will be granted a discount of 30€ for the 3Länder Enduro Race. Du zahlst bei der Anmeldung den regulären Preis, erhälst jedoch gegen Vorlage deiner Gravity Card bei der Startnummernausgabe eine Rückzahlung über 30€.

Competition: Is a full-face helmet mandatory?

At the Chili Enduro Series it is mandatory to wear a full face helmet during the entire race. This obligation applies to all timed stages and transfers. In addition, a back protector and/or a backpack with a certified back protector must be worn.

Competition: What protective equipment is mandatory?

Knee or sham leg pads are mandatory on all timed stages. We also strongly recommend wearing elbow pads.

Competition: Do I have to participate in the prologue?

No, the prologue on Friday only defines the starting order. So you can also arrive early on Saturday morning and get straight into the race.

Competition: Which stages do the Kids & Juniors ride?
  • Chili Juniors (15-17 years): all stages

  • Chili Kids (10-14 years): Friday prologue, Saturday 3 stages, Sunday 2 stages

Results: How are the duos judged?

In teams of 2, the times of both riders will be determined. However, the time of the SLOWEST rider on the respective stage will always be taken into account.

Results: How does the e-mountainbike race work?

All participants in the e-mountain bike classification will ride an additional stage (Chil-E-Stage) on Friday, which is adapted to the special challenges of an eMTB. Depending on the location, this will be a loop or a trail consisting of technical uphill and downhill sections. This stage counts towards the overall time of the weekend. The e-mountain bikers then also start in the prologue and ride the entire enduro riders’ race on Saturday and Sunday. Those who do not take part in the e-bike stage and/or the prologue can still start the next day. Zur Gesamtzeit wird die langsamste Zeit plus 30 Sekunden der E-Bikers in der E-Bike-Stage / im Prolog addiert.

Results: What are the technical rules for the e-mountainbikes?

Only pedelecs with a maximum continuous rated power of 250 watts may be used. The motor must be permanently installed in the bike and may accelerate the bike to a maximum of 25 km/h (according to EU motor vehicle regulation EN15194). The power of the motor results only as pedal assistance and may not replace it.

Only the standard pedelec batteries are allowed and additional or modified versions are strictly prohibited. The battery may be changed and charged as often as desired during a race day. The organizer and authorized persons reserve the right to check the pedelecs.

European eMTB Tour: Is there a separate category for e-mountainbikes?

Yes, there is a separate classification for e-mountain bikes, including an additional e-bike stage.

In 2026, the race will be part of the European E-MTB Enduro Touran international racing series for E-Enduro.

Prizes: What can be won by the winners?

No prize money is awarded in the normal classes at the CHILI races. Instead, the winners in 1st to 3rd place will receive individually designed trophies and valuable prizes. Other winners will also be honored!

European eMTB Tour: For the first time, the European eMTB Tour in 2026 will also offer prize money for the placings in the Elite E-Bike Women and Elite E-Bike Men classes:

1st place: €300

2nd place: €200

3rd place: €100

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