TORTOUR 500
The TORTOUR 500 is a separate, shorter race format within the TORTOUR. Start and finish of the course are in Schaffhausen. The about 500 kilometers allow easier preparation, less effort and still a great competition. The individual riders and teams need 14 to 28 hoursfor this route. The TORTOUR 500 is attractive for competitive athletes, amateur athletes as well as team athletes and companies. The race runs day and night – a great challenge for both riders and team. The TORTOUR 500 can be ridden unaccompanied in all categories.
All participants under 25 benefit from a 50% discount on the entry fee. For teams, all members must be U25 for the discount to apply.
Category |
until 1.8 |
until 31.12 |
from 1.1 |
Solo |
390 |
490 |
750 |
2er-Team |
780 |
880 |
1250 |
4er-Team |
1400 |
1600 |
1880 |
Charity 6er-Team |
2600 |
3000 |
3600 |
Charity 6er-Team VIP/Media |
Price on request |
Provisional: Distance 1’001 km / Climbing 13’900 m
Date |
Format |
Check-In |
Briefing |
Prologue |
Start time |
Finisherbrunch & |
Thu. 13.08.2026 |
TORTOUR 500 unsupported |
11:00 – 13:00 |
13:30 – 14:00 |
15:00 – 18:00 |
14.08.26 – 02:00 |
15.08.2026 from 10:30 |
Thu. 13.08.2026 |
TORTOUR 500 supported |
11:00 – 13:00 |
13:30 – 14:00 |
15:00 – 18:00 |
14.08.26 – 03:00 |
15.08.2026 from 10:30 |
Thu. 13.08.2026 |
TORTOUR 500 |
11:00 – 13:00 |
13:30 – 14:00 |
15:00 – 18:00 |
14.08.26 – 05:00 |
15.08.2026 from 10:30 |
Provisional: Distance 1’001 km / Climbing 13’900 m
BACK TO THE ROOTS
- KSS ice rink: perfect event location
- Pasta party: for athletes and supporters
- Prologue: epic experience – also for fans
- Finisher brunch: the community meets up
START AND FINISH AT THE KSS ICE HALL SCHAFFHAUSEN
TORTOUR 1000 – 1 lap through Switzerland
TORTOUR 500 – pass through the KSS ice rink after 250, 450
TORTOUR 250 – pass through the KSS ice rink after 200
TORTOUR Myself – x-passages after 50, 100, 150, 200 km etc.
AN ULTRACYCLING Bike race WITH TEAM-SPIRIT
- TORTOUR 250: Each team member completes the entire route
- TORTOUR 500: For teams of 4 and 6, at least half of the team members are always on the route
- TORTOUR 1000: For teams of 4 and 6, at least two team members are always on the route
- Teams are free to determine their athletes’ roles and distances and may make changes at any time
- Team ride (entire team) on the first and final stage
Provisional: Distance 1’001 km / Climbing 13’900 m
Services
Timekeeping
Road safety
TORTOUR Jersey 2026
Starter Bag & Medal
Catering on- and off road
Finisher-Certificate
The TORTOUR 1000, 500 and 250 formats can also be followed via GPS tracking. All solo athletes and teams will each receive a GPS tracker. Shower facilities and refreshments will be available at the KSS ice rink in Schaffhausen. There will be refreshment facilities for the athletes at the time stations along the route.
Route
Provisional: Distance 515 km / Elevation gain 6,600 m
1 lap of 450 km & 1 lap of 50 km
The routes are provisional. The approval process is underway.
