Engines are revving up for the 55th edition of the queen of Granfondos, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026.

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the 55th edition of the Nove Colli will take place, and the lead-up to the event is about to begin. Registrations will officially open on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m., but starting from 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, participants will already be able to log into the official platform, enter their personal details, and then only need to complete the payment once registration officially opens. Also beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, it will be possible to claim any cancelled entries from the 2025 edition.

The entry fee is €110 until January 15, while loyal participants who have completed at least five Nove Colli editions will enjoy a reduced fee of €99. Each race number comes with the exclusive Nove Colli jersey, once again produced by Gobik. The jersey draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks of ideas, adopting his visual language of grids, sketches, and strokes as a starting point to explore creativity at its source.

The routes

The Nove Colli returns to its roots this year, with the Gorolo climb making a comeback in the route. As always, riders and enthusiasts can choose between two road routes — the “medium” and the “long” course. The long 200 km route features a total elevation gain of 3,814 meters, with the nine classic climbs: Polenta, Pieve di Rivoschio, Ciola, Barbotto, Montetiffi, Perticara, Monte Pugliano, Passo delle Siepi, and the great return of Gorolo. The medium 137 km route reaches an elevation gain of 1,872 meters. The gravel route, on the other hand, will challenge participants with 107 km and an elevation gain of 1,798 meters. The loops wind along mixed terrains, leading gravel riders through breathtaking landscapes that combine the coastal charm with the authenticity of the Romagna hills. Start and finish for all routes will be at Colonia Agip, during the grand Nove Colli celebration.