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  Hulst | |
| Venue |  Hulst, Netherlands |
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| Date | 30 January – 1 February 2025 |
| Coordinates | 51°17′N4°03′E / 51.28°N 4.05°E |
| Events | 7 |
The 2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships will be the 77th edition of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, the annual world championship for the cycling discipline of cyclo-cross. It is scheduled to run from 30 January to 1 February in Hulst, Netherlands. The championships are organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale and sponsored by Rabobank. [1]
Hulst was officially confirmed as the host city in September 2021. The city had previously hosted UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup races, but never a world championship. [2]
The course is 3.24 kilometres (2.01 mi) long, with 40 metres (130 ft) of elevation gain, including 7 bridges and a section of 22 stairs. [3]
All times are local, CET (UTC+1). [3]
| Date | Time | Race Category |
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| 30 January 2026 | 13:35 | Mixed team relay |
| 31 January 2026 | 11:05 | Women's junior race |
| 13:10 | Men's under-23 race | |
| 15:10 | Women's elite race | |
| 1 February 2026 | 11:05 | Men's junior race |
| 13:10 | Women's under-23 race | |
| 15:10 | Men's elite race |
Mathieu van der Poel, the reigning seven-time champion, was widely seen as the favorite for the men's elite race. Expected challengers included Thibau Nys, Michael Vanthourenhout, Toon Aerts, Emiel Verstrynge, and Laurens Sweeck. [4] [5] Favorites for the women's elite race include Fem Van Empel, Lucinda Brand, Inge van der Heijden, Aniek van Alphen, Puck Pieterse, and Amandine Fouquenet. [4]
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This will be the 5th edition of the Mixed Team Relay event at the world championships. Each relay team consisted of 6 riders which could be made up of:
Each rider must also be participating in an individual event at the world championships. Each rider rides on lap, with each nation choosing the starting order of their riders. [3]
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