Since its inception, the Life Time Grand Prix series has redefined off-road racing by combining mountain bike and gravel disciplines into a professional, gender-equal league. In 2026, the series will continue to pursue the goal of providing a sustainable, competitive platform for professional cyclists while deepening engagement with fans and opening up new opportunities for athletes.

The fifth season will be characterized by record investments in the athletes, including 590,000 US dollars in prize money for the series. Of this, 350,000 US dollars will be allocated to the overall podium of the Life Time Grand Prix. In addition, the prize money for the Unbound-Gravel and Leadville Trail 100 MTB will be increased to 60,000 US dollars each, while the other events will offer prize money of 30,000 US dollars. A new professional finisher prize of 2,500 US dollars will be introduced and live coverage will return. Entries are open from October 27 to November 5; the official field of participants for 2026 has already been published.

Event program and live coverage

The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix Series comprises six iconic races, with the five best results of an athlete counting towards the overall ranking. The dates are:

• Thursday, April 16: Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel
• Saturday, May 30: Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 presented by Shimano
• Saturday, August 15: Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik
• Saturday, September 19: Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival
• Sunday, October 11. October: Life Time Little Sugar MTB
• Saturday, October 17: Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik

Building on the success of the 2025 live coverage, Life Time will provide real-time coverage for four events in the 2026 series, including Sea Otter Classic Gravel, Unbound-Gravel 200, Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Big Sugar Gravel. As in the previous year, live broadcasts have proven to increase enthusiasm for the sport and deepen the connection between athletes and fans.

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