# Italy hosting 2028 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-hosting-2028-uci-mountain-bike-marathon
> Updated: 2026-09-23T08:30:38.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The UCI has officially announced that Castro, located in the Salento region of Puglia, Italy, will host the 2028 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships. The decision was finalized during the 195th UCI Congress held in Montréal, Canada. 

The event was secured through the efforts of Ciclo Club Spongano and its X Legend initiative, which aims to showcase the technical trails and coastal landscapes of the Costa Otranto S. Maria di Leuca and Tricase woods.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Castro, Italy to host 2028 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships

Castro, Italy, has been selected to host the 2028 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships. Meanwhile, at the current World Championships in Montréal, Filippo Ganna earned a medal in the time trial.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castro-italy-to-host-2028-uci-mountain-bike-marathon-world-championships

### 2026-09-03: Castiglione del Lago to host 2028 FEI Endurance World Championship

Castiglione del Lago, Italy, will host the 2028 FEI Endurance World Championship, beating bids from the US, Qatar, and Spain to bring the premier equestrian event to the Umbria region.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castiglione-del-lago-to-host-2028-fei-endurance-world-championship

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