🎉 Southern Enduro 2026 – Celebrating 10 Years of Epic Racing!
Over the past decade, Southern Enduro has hosted 70+ events and welcomed 19,500+ riders. Now, for our 10th Anniversary Season, we’re going bigger than ever with new venues, new formats, new team competitions, and exclusive discounts.
🚨 Tickets Go On Sale: 22nd November 2025
Secure your spot early and save with up to 20% off!
🗓️ 2026 Event Calendar
| Round | Venue | Area | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-Up | Newnham Park, Devon | South West | Mashup
Enduro |
8 March |
| Round 1 | Quantocks nr Taunton | South West | Enduro | 19 April |
| Round 2 | QECP,
Hants |
South East | Enduro | 3 May |
| Round 3
/ Champs |
Minehead,
Somerset |
South West | National
Enduro & Mashup |
23–24 May |
| Round 4 | Milland,
West Sussex |
South East | Enduro | 28 June |
| Ducksmart Funduro | Twisted Oaks,
Suffolk |
South East | Mashup
Enduro |
1 Nov |
🔥 What’s New for 2026?
- 🆕 Quantocks Venue – Big potential, great camping, and parking.
- 🆕 Pairs Format – Ride with a buddy in Mixed, Male, Female, or E-bike categories.
- 🆕 Enduro Teams League – Compete as a team across the series.
- 🆕 Elite Category – Back by popular demand!
🛞 Powered by Hunt Wheels – Our Headline Sponsor for 2026
Everyone at HUNT is really excited to be sponsoring the 2026 Southern Enduro season! The team here all rides bikes, be that road, gravel, or MTB, and more than a few of us have attended Southern Enduro races in the past, so it’s really exciting to be officially part of this incredible race series! Rest assured that we will be at each round of the Southern Enduro with a stand full of our products for you to check out, wheels to loan if you find yourself stuck, and we’ll be bringing a selection of spares for our most popluar HUNT MTB wheels so you can be sure we will keep you rolling if your a current HUNT customer or a potential new one! Who know’s we might also have a few beers to share too!
We cannot wait to see you all in person in 2026, and we look forward to cheering you all on. See you in 2026!
HUNT Black Friday – Save up to 40% off
If you are looking to pick up some new wheels for the 2026 race season, then you will want to check out the HUNT Wheels Black Friday event! Live now and until the end of November, you can save upto 40% off HUNT wheels, including our popular Proven Carbon range of wheels, which boast our H_Core lifetime warranty!
The HUNT Black Friday sale has savings for all riders, including MTB, road, and gravel, but stock is limited, so don’t miss out!
Sale | Hunt Bike Wheels
🏆 Enduro Teams League – Sponsored by Ride Southern Spain
New for 2026, we’re launching the Southern Enduro Teams League, hosted on Roots and Rain and proudly sponsored by Ride Southern Spain the ultimate destination for guided MTB holidays in the Sierra Nevada. This pilot season will test the format ahead of a full rollout, and the stakes are high: the winning team will receive an MTB holiday in Spain, courtesy of Ride Southern Spain!
Teams can include up to 10 riders, and the top 5 results per round count toward your team’s score. Points can be earned across all categories including the new Pairs Format making mixed teams (men, women, juniors, e-bikers) a strategic advantage. Whether you’re a local club or a group of mates, this is your chance to race together, climb the leaderboard, and win the ride of a lifetime. Learn more about Ride Southern Spain’s epic trails and villa stays here.
Riders Guide to Enduro Teams League: Enduro Teams League 2026 – Rider’s Guide – Southern Enduro
👯 Ride Together – New Pairs Format Sponsored by Melon Optics
Introducing the Southern Enduro Pairs Format, proudly sponsored by Melon Optics – where teamwork meets trail speed. Whether you’re riding with a mate, partner, or teammate, this format brings a fresh twist to racing. Choose from Male Pairs, Female Pairs, Mixed Pairs, or E-Bike Pairs (at least one rider on an e-bike). Each rider gets a timing chip, and your combined time determines your result. Start within 10 seconds of each other, race together, and aim for the podium with prizes up for grabs and points feeding into the Teams League. It’s all about fun, strategy, and shared adrenaline.
🤝 Supporting Sponsors – Big Thanks to Our Partners
We’re proud to be backed by a group of passionate brands that share our love for riding hard and living the MTB lifestyle. These sponsors help us deliver a better experience for every rider, from cleaner bikes to custom builds and race-ready gear.
🧼 Duck Smart – Clean Smart. Ride Filthy.
Duck Smart brings eco-friendly, high-performance bike cleaning products to the trails. Their Dirty Duck Enduro range is built for riders who don’t shy away from mud, grit, and chaos. Whether it’s your bike, kit, or gear, Duck Smart helps you clean up fast and ride again. Join the Fan Club for exclusive perks and discounts. Explore Duck Smart [ducksmart.co.uk]
🚴♂️ LIOS Bikes – Bespoke British Engineering
Veteran-owned and operated, LIOS Bikes builds custom carbon and titanium bikes with precision fitting and lifetime warranties. Every frame is hand-built in the UK, designed to match your riding style and biomechanics. Whether you’re racing Enduro or cruising gravel, LIOS delivers performance and style. Discover LIOS [liosbikes.com]
🛡️ Mudhugger – Ride Through the Storm
Born from muddy UK trails, Mudhugger creates durable, rider-tested mudguards that keep you clean without compromising performance. Their EVO range is trusted by World Cup and Enduro racers, and their community of ambassadors proves that rain and roots are no excuse to stay home. Check out Mudhugger [themudhugger.co.uk]
🔧 Rimpact – Champions of the Champs
With us for our Champs Round, Rimpact provides high-performance tyre inserts that protect your rims, improve grip, and absorb trail chatter. Engineered in Bristol by riders for riders, their PRO V2 and EDH inserts are trusted by racers who push the limits. Learn more about Rimpact
📍 Event Breakdown – What’s Happening & Where
🔥 Season Warm-Up – Mashup Enduro
- Where: Newnham Park, Devon
- When: 8th March 2026
- Format: 5 Stage Mashup Enduro
- Why Ride: Ride stages as many times as you like to improve your time, more bang for your buck. Low pressure, high fun, and a perfect season starter.
- Extras: Parking & camping included. On-site catering.
- Tickets: On sale 22nd Nov 2025 – early bird discounts available!
🌄 Round 1 – Southern Enduro Series
- Where: Quantocks Hills (15 mins from Taunton)
- When: 19th April 2026
- Format: 4 Stage Enduro
- Why Ride: Brand new venue with huge potential. Great camping and parking.
- Extras: Parking & camping included. On-site catering.
- Tickets: On sale 22nd Nov 2025 – early bird discounts available!
🌳 Round 2 – Southern Enduro Series
- Where: Head Down, QECP, Hampshire
- When: 3rd May 2026
- Format: 5 Stage Enduro
- Why Ride: Fresh new stages plus fan favourites.
- Extras: Parking included. On-site catering. No camping at this round.
- Tickets: On sale 22nd Nov 2025 – early bird discounts available!
🏆 Hunt Wheels Southern Enduro Champs / BNES Round
- Where: Minehead, Somerset
- When: 23rd & 24th May 2026
- Format:
- 4 Stage Mashup Enduro (Sat 23rd)
- 5 Stage Junior Enduro (BNES) (Sat 23rd Practice/Seeding & Sun 24th Race)
- 7 Stage Enduro (BNES) (Sat 23rd Practice/Seeding & Sun 24th Race)
- 9 Stage E-Enduro (BNES) (Sat 23rd Practice/Seeding & Sun 24th Race)
- Why Ride: The biggest race of the year with double points and multiple race formats.
- Extras: Parking, camping, evening entertainment, e-bike charging, catering & bar.
- Tickets: On sale 22nd Nov 2025 – early bird discounts available!
🎉 Round 4 – Southern Enduro Series Finale
- Where: Milland, West Sussex
- When: 28th June 2026
- Format: 5 Stage Enduro
- Why Ride: The big finish! New stages and classic favorites.
- Extras: Parking & camping included. On-site catering.
- Tickets: On sale 22nd Nov 2025 – early bird discounts available!
🔥 Ducksmart Funduro – Mashup Enduro
- Where: Twisted Oaks Bike Park, Suffolk
- When: 1st Nov 2026
- Format: 5 Stage Mashup Enduro
- Why Ride: Ride stages as many times as you like to improve your time, more bang for your buck. Low pressure, high fun, and a perfect race for all abilities.
- Extras: Parking included. On-site catering.
- Tickets: On sale 22nd Nov 2025 – early bird discounts available!
🎟️ Pricing & Discounts
- Series Pass (All 6 Races) – 20% off (expires 22 Feb)
- Regional Pass (South East or South West) – 10% off (expires 22 Feb)
- Early Bird (Individual Races) – 5% off (expires 22 Feb)
| Race Type | Adults | Juniors |
|---|---|---|
| Standard & Mashup | £50 | £45 |
| Minehead Champs – 4 Stage Mashup | £50 | £40 |
| Minehead Champs – 7 Stage (BNES) | £90 | £70 |
| Minehead Champs – 9 Stage E-Bike (BNES) | £100 | — |
🏁 Categories
🚴 Standard Bike
- Men: Elite, U13*, U15*, U18, U21, Senior, Master (30+), Veteran (40+), Super Veteran (50+)*, Grand Veteran (60+)*
- Women: Elite, U16, U21, Senior, Master (35+)*, Veteran (45+)*
- Hardtails
⚡ E-Bike
- Men: U30, U40, U50, 50+*, 60+*
- Women: U40, 40+
(Minimum age 14)
(* These categories are combined for the BNES Points.)
👯 Pairs
- Mixed, Male, Female, E-bike (at least one rider on an e-bike)
🏆 Series Points
- Points awarded at every round.
- Double points at the Champs!
- Overall winners crowned after 4 rounds.
- Link to points structure: Series Points System – Southern Enduro
