Terra Continental Series - South American Gravel in 2026
- James Ion
- Nov 17
- 2 min read
Words by James Ion - Photography provided by SAGA Gravel Race
In 2026, the Terra Continental Series invites gravel enthusiasts on a captivating journey across South American lands and parts of Central America, offering a uniquely diverse and challenging calendar of events. The series spans eight countries, showcasing a wealth of iconic landscapes and distinctive regional cultures through organized races that blend high-performance competition with immersive local experience.
Below is the calendar for the Terra Continental Series 2026:
March 6–7: Giro Pio – Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: A two-day event featuring gravel and MTB formats set amid tropical jungles and the coast.
March 28–29: Barro Negro – Aguascalientes, Mexico: Known as Mexico's gravel capital, this race is famed for its rugged terrain and “extreme gravel” spirit.
April 12: Yira Gravel Race – Villa Cacique, Buenos Aires, Argentina: This high-level competition weaves through rural roads and pampas plains with a sustained competitive pace.
May (Date TBC): Gravelland – Imbituba, Brazil: A scenic race taking place along dunes, coastline, and Atlantic rainforest.
July (Date TBC): Kurpa Gravel Race – Cañete, Peru: A blend of coastal desert terrain influenced by the marine environment, offering dramatic contrasts.
September 12: Saga Gravel Race – Paredones, Chile: A route crossing coast, forest, and mountains, highlighting Chile’s geographic diversity.
October (Date TBC): Brutal Gravel Race – Boyacá, Colombia: Altitude and mountain landscapes define this challenging race through páramos and Andean valleys.
November (Date TBC): Épica Gravel Race – Punta del Este, Uruguay (Grand Final):
The series’ climax where regional champions and continental winners are crowned.
This calendar reflects the Terra Continental Series’ ethos of connecting riders not just through competition but via deep cultural and geographic experiences. Organized by Productora Relieve, the team behind renowned events such as Across Andes and Saga Gravel Race, the series champions an adventurous spirit and a continental sense of community.
The scoring system rewards riders for endurance and distance across stages, culminating in crowning continental champions in the final event. Through this structure, the Terra Continental Series aims to bridge regions, communities, and cultures, making it more than a race—a celebration of the land and spirit that defines gravel cycling in the Americas.
For more information, race details, and updates, visit the official race series website at terracontinentalseries.com
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