The HERO Dolomites is eagerly looking forward to its 17th edition on Saturday, June 12, 2027, as the current figures already underscore the event’s strength and its potential for further growth. Eight months before the starting gun, 1,100 riders have already registered for the race. Compared to the 620 registrations received by the same point last year, this represents an 80% increase. This demonstrates the appeal of one of the most challenging and renowned mountain bike marathons in the world.

However, the significance of this result goes far beyond the number itself. It also highlights the vitality of an event that not only knows how to consolidate its own position but also strengthens relationships with participants and launches new initiatives to engage an ever-broader audience. 

Among the new features that make preparations for the 2027 edition even more exciting is the HERO Team Ranking. This initiative allows anyone to register a team and thus participate in its own ranking. This new format combines the individual challenge with a sense of community, team spirit, and shared goals. It is a project that further strengthens the role of sports clubs and cycling groups, transforming both the preparation for and participation in the HERO into a communal experience.

HERO Girl Power

The innovative nature of HERO and its ability to continually develop new offerings are also evident in the event and supporting program, which have always been an integral part of the HERO Experience. This will soon include HERO Girl Power, a new project developed specifically for women who are participating in the race and want to prepare for it purposefully.

HERO Girl Power provides participants with special resources ranging from training schedules to tips on nutrition and performance apparel, and also includes a dedicated lounge during the event. In addition, a HERO Retreat will be offered prior to the race. The initiative aims to support participants in their preparation, facilitate the sharing of experiences, and promote stronger, more conscious participation by women in the HERO. Currently, women account for 5% of all registrations.

Through all these efforts, HERO Dolomites 2027 continues on its path of growth. It relies on a loyal community, new participants, and initiatives designed to enrich the sporting experience. And as the race date of June 12, 2027, in the Dolomites draws nearer, the great challenge for all riders remains the same: to push past their own limits and, as protagonists, to have an experience that extends far beyond the race finish line.

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