Wild Bear MTB Stage Race

Tara National Park - Serbia

ARE YOU WILD ENOUGH?

Get ready for the fifth edition of the Wild Bear MTB Stage Race — the Wildest MTB adventure in the heart of Tara National Park, Serbia!

From September 2–5, 2026, experience 4 days of racing, more action, and more trails than ever before.

Pure mountain biking, and the raw beauty of Tara National Park — this is where your limits meet the Wild.

Ride solo or in a team, with new age group categories now available for individual riders. Whether you’re chasing a podium or the experience of a lifetime, Wild Bear MTB Stage race brings you the challenge, the community, and the wild spirit of MTB racing.

Riders from 25+ countries have already discovered why Wild Bear MTB Stage Race is one of the fastest-growing stage races in Europe — now it’s your turn.

With reliable transfers from Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla and accommodation options available, your Wild Bear MTB Stage race adventure is easier than ever to join.

Tara National Park, established in 1981, is home to pristine forests, crystal lakes, and some of the most diverse MTB terrain in this part of the Europe — endless forest roads, scenic single tracks, and breathtaking views that will awaken your Wild side.

Early Bird registration opens October 15 — don’t wait to secure your spot at the Wildest MTB stage race in Europe.

This is your Wild opportunity. Your chance to become the Wildest version of your self!

4 days, 2-5 September 2026

4

Stages
Solo and Team categories
+180 km distance
+5000m climbing
Serbia / Tara National Park

The race starts and finishes, for all 4 stages, in Mitrovac na Tari, Tara National Park – Serbia
Google maps link: Race location

Entry info

Wild Bear MTB Stage Race

ENTRY FEE AND REGISTRATION
2-5 September 2026

TierPrice per team * Registration deadline
Tier 1698 eur10.12.2025.
Tier 2798 eurLimited spots available
Tier 3--
Tier 4--

TierPrice per individual *Registration deadline
Tier 1349 eur10.12.2025.
Tier 2399 eur Limited spots available
Tier 3--
Tier 4--

* Price does not include procesing fee: 2.25% + 0.48 EUR

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

  • 4 days of mountain biking in Tara National Park
  • Full marking of each race stage
  • Professional timekeeping system
  • Personalized race kit (Race numbers with chip, race stickers, stage profile stickers) available for registration until 31.5.2026. 
  • Daily post-stage meal (4)
  • Official race T-shirt
  • Finisher medal (For official finishers of all three stages)
  • Nutrition stations throughout the race route and finish zone
  • Professional on course medical service (The Mountain rescue Team)
  • Medical assistance at the start and finish of each stage (Ambulance with paramedics) 
  • Daily self-service bike wash in the race village
  • Bike service station in the race village
  • Stage award and final award ceremony
  • Online results
  • Online certificate (For official finishers of all three stages)
  • Relaxing massage for all participants after every stage in length of 10 minutes per participant
  • SIM card with free Internet for International teams (eSIM or SIM card with free Internet for a limited period of use for all International teams, which is delivered prior to team arrival in Serbia)

TEAMS CATEGORIES

  • Man / Both riders in team are male and 18 years or older on the day of the race
  • Woman / Both riders in team are female and 18 years or older on the day of the race
  • Mixed / One female and one male rider in team and both riders 18 years or older on the day of the race
  • Masters 40+ / Both riders are 40 years or older on the day of the race
  • Grand Masters 50+ / Both riders are 50 years or older on the day of the race
  • Grand Grand Masters 60+ / Both riders are 50 years or older on the day of the race

 

SOLO CATEGORIES

  • Man / Riders are 18 years or older on the day of the race
  • Woman / Riders are 18 years or older on the day of the race
  • Masters 40+ / Riders are 40 years or older on the day of the race
  • Grand Masters 50+ / Riders are 50 years or older on the day of the race
  • Grand Grand Masters 60+ / Riders are 60 years or older on the day of the race

Registration for the “Wild Bear MTB Stage Race” is done online. The number of participants is limited to 200 persons. By filling the registration and paying the entry fee, the participant acquires the right to the competitors package.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

We offer a Additional Otions designed to enhance your Wild Bear MTB Stage Race experience. Please note that some of these Additonal Options are limited in availability, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

PURCHASING PROCESS: Log in your Registration Page by cliking the link below and then click MY REGISTRATION at the top of the page. Please provide your Email Adress and your Personal Booking Reference provided in the confirmation email sent to you upon registration. Also you can book additional options as part of the race registration process.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Need a transfer from Belgrade Airport to National Park Tara or back from Tara National Park  to Belgrade Airport? This is the options for you!

Arrival transfers Belgrade Airport to National Park Tara (approx. 4h):

  • Monday, 31.8.2026. at 14:30 h
  • Tuesday, 1.9.2026. at 14:30 h

Departure transfer from National Park Tara to Belgrade Airport (approx. 4h):

  • Saturday, 5.9.2026 at 16:00 h
  • Sunday, 6.9.2026 at 07:00 h

Price for bus transfer is 120 EUR per person and direction.

Important notes:

  • Transfer includes transportation to your accommodation within Tara National Park
  • Price is for one person, one piece of luggage, and one bike or bike bag.
  • Arrival and Departure transfers are booked separately.
  • This service is strictly for you, your team partner, or supporters.
  • Additional transfers from Belgrade Airport to Belgrade city center, as well as in the opposite direction, can be arranged upon request. For more information, please contact us via email: info@wildbearmtb.com

 

Private transfer

We can arrange a private van transfer according to your preferred dates and requirements. For more information please contact us via email: info@wildbearmtb.com

PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE PACKAGE

When you race hard, recovery is very important for your body. Enhance your recovery with 4 professional recovery and regenerative massage sessions (30 minutes each) throughout the week.

Massage services are available between 16:00 and 21:00 following each stage.

Price for Professional massage package is 120 EUR per person. The package includes four massages, each lasting 30 minutes.

Please note: Limited availability. Massages must be booked in advance and cannot be arranged on site.

RACE PHOTO PACKAGE

Relive the excitement of your Wild Bear MTB Stage Race journey with our official race photo package. This includes a full set of personal action shots, stunning impressions from race days and highlights captured by our professional media team.

Get a complete visual story of your achievement, a perfect way to remember and share your experience.

Price for Race photo package is 39 EUR per person. 

Please note: Photos will be available after the race.

RIDER SERVICE

At the Wild Bear MTB Stage Race Rider Service Department, you are our top priority. Our mission is to provide you with the best possible support throughout every stage of your Wild Bear journey.

Your feedback helps us improve, and our team is always here to assist you with anything you may need. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us via email: info@wildbearmtb.com

PAYMENT PLAN

DEFERRAL OPTION

Participant who register before 31 July 2026 are eligible to defer their 2026 race entry to the 2027 Wild Bear MTB Stage Race event free of charge. All deferral requests will be honored until midnight, 31 July 2026, regardless of thereason for deferral.

Deferral requests must be submitted via via the email: info@wildbearmtb.com, regardless of the reason for deferral. The deferral may be only used once.

Please Note: Riders who were deferred from 2025 to 2026 are not eligible for deferral into 2027.

For more information on our Deferral Policy, please read our DEFFERAL, WITHDRAWAL AND RIDER CHANGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

WITHDRAWAL OPTIONS

The Participant has the right to receive a partial refund of the entry fee paid for the 2026 Wild Bear MTB stage race event. Depending on the date of withdrawal the Participant is entitled to receive the following reimbursement rates:

  • From opening of registration until 31 March 2026: 90% refund
  • From 01 April 2026 until 31 May 2026: 65% refund
  • From 01 June 2026 until 30 June 2026: 30% refund
  • From 1 July 2026: no refunds will be made

The Participant shall send a withdrawal request via the email to info@wildbearmtb.com during the above-mentioned time frames in order to be eligible for a partial refund.

For more information on our Withdrawal Policy, please read our DEFFERAL, WITHDRAWAL AND RIDER CHANGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

RIDER CHANGES

If a team member or solo participant cannot participate due to sickness or injury, a substitute team member or solo participant can register in that person’s place. Rider change requests must be submitted via the following e-mail: info@wildbearmtb.com. Both team members can also be substituted, in this case your entry would be transferred to the new team (full team change). The following substitution fees (per rider substituted) apply:

  • Until 31 July 2026: free of charge
  • From 1 August 2026 until 15 August 2026: EUR 20

STAGES

Prolog / Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Stage 3

Prolog

September 2, 2026

Lenght: TBD
Altitude diff.: TBD
Time limit: TBD

 

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Stage 1

September 3, 2026

Lenght: 56,65 km
Altitude diff.: 1493 m
Time limit: 5 h

 

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Stage 2

September 4, 2026

Lenght: 61,22 km
Altitude diff.: 2438 m
Time limit: 6 h

 

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Wild Bear MTB Stage Race

Stage 3

September 5, 2026

Lenght: 46,88 km
Altitude diff.: 1596 m
Time limit: 5 h

 

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Timetable

From 1st to 6th September, 2026

Tuesday / September 01, 2026 / Opening day

07:00 – Arrival of participants

19:00 – 21:00 Race office – Registration and photo shooting of participants

21:00 – 21:30 Technical briefing

Wednesday / September 2, 2026 / Prolog

10:00 Start of the Prolog

09:00 – 16:00 Race Village

09:00 – 16:00 Bike wash

14:00 – 16:00 Lunch

16:00 – 21:00 Massages – Service requires advance booking and is not included in race packages

19:00 – 21:00  Race office – Gear drop Stage 1

Thursday / September 3, 2026 / Stage 1

9:00 – 16:00 Race Village

9:00 – 16:00 Bike wash / Bike service

10:00  Start of Stage 1

14:00 Stage winner ceremony

14:00 – 15:00 Lunch

15:00 Closing the Stage 1 finish line

16:00 – 21:00 Massages – Service requires advance booking and is not included in race packages

20:00 – 21:00 Race office – Gear drop Stage 2

Friday / September 4, 2026 / Stage 2

9:00 – 17:00 Race Village

9:00 – 17:00 Bike wash / Bike service

10:00  Start of Stage 2

15:00 Stage winner ceremony

14:30 – 15:30 Lunch at Race office

16:00 Closing the Stage 2 finish line

16:00 – 21:00 Massages – Service requires advance booking and is not included in race packages

20:00 – 21:00 Race office – Gear drop Stage 3

Saturday / September 5, 2026 / Stage 3

9:00 – 16:00 Race Village

9:00 – 16:00 Bike wash / Bike service

10:00  Start of Stage 3

14:00 Stage winner and overall winner ceremony

14:30 – 15:30 Lunch at Race office

15:00 Closing the Stage 3 finish line

16:00 Closing of the event

16:00 – 21:00 Massages – Service requires advance booking and is not included in race packages

16:00 Organized transfers to Belgrade Airport – Service requires advance booking and is not included in race packages

Sunday / September 6, 2026 / Socializing

7:00 Organized transfers to Belgrade Airport – Service requires advance booking and is not included in race packages

10:00 – 14:00 Organized activities and gatherings of participants and their family and friends. More information will be provided in the upcoming months

Activities

Explore the region
  • All
  • Adventure
  • History
  • Unesco Heritage

SUP / Boat ride

Adventure

Monastery Rača

History

Hiking / Wild animal watching

Adventure

Šargan and Railroad tour

History

The bridge on the Drina / Andrićgrad

History - Unesco Heritage

Mećavnik – Drvengrad

History

Rock climbing / Canyoning

Adventure

SUP / Kayaking

Adventure

Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards

History - Unesco Heritage

Useful

Other information

How to get there – Organized airport transfers and more

Here you can find suggestions as to how to arrive to the Tara mountain and the start of the race, by car or airplane.

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Rider experience – Our wild way for you to 100% enjoy 

Wild Bear MTB Stage Race is about more than simply turning up and hitting the trails. Riders can expect a premium experience where every need is provided for and serviced.

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How to find accommodation – From apartments to luxury villas 

Let us share some suggestions you may find useful when looking for accommodation during the race.

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Searching for a Team rider?

If you are looking for a team rider, please contact us using the following form.

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Media

Recap Wild Bear MTB Stage Race 2025

Sponsors

Partners