Wales to Host International Six Days Enduro at Builth Wells 2026

Key Points

• The 2027 FIM International Six Days’ Enduro, alternatively called the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations, will take place in Wales between Monday, September 13 to Saturday, September 18, 2027.
• The event will use Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells as its base camp.
• This will be the first time in 44 years that Great Britain will be hosting the event, the last time having been in 1983 when it took place in Wales at Builth Wells.
• About 500 riders from more than 30 nations are anticipated, along with the teams’ crews, media and audience members.
• According to FIM, the 101st iteration of the race might have 600 riders both male and female from 30 different nations through a distance of approximately 900 miles.
• According to Enduro21, the proposed route covers 1,340 kilometers over 11 special test sections in daily distances ranging between 200 kilometers to 250 kilometers.
• Local clubs will organize each day’s routes, among which include Hafren Dirt Bike Club, Rhayader Club, and Dyfed Dirt Bike Club, based in Lampeter.
• The day five, which is on the September 17th, will be organized jointly by the Welsh Trail Riders Association and Dyfed Dirt Bike Club, according to Cambrian News.

Wales (Wales Times) October 25, 2026 – Wales is preparing to host the 2027 FIM International Six Days’ Enduro, a six-day international motorcycle endurance competition that will return to British soil for the first time in 44 years. The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) confirmed that the event will be based at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells from September 13 to September 18, 2027.

The competition, formerly known as the International Six Days’ Enduro and now branded as the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations, is regarded by the ACU as the pinnacle of team enduro racing. National teams and club teams will compete across six demanding days of long-distance riding, technical special tests and strict time controls.

As reported by the ACU, approximately 500 competitors from more than 30 countries are expected to take part, accompanied by team crews, media personnel and spectators from around the world. The FIM, in its earlier announcement, said the 101st edition was expected to bring together 600 leading male and female enduro riders from 30 countries, competing in national and club categories over a route of around 900 miles.

When and where will the 2027 Six Days Enduro take place?

The 2027 event will run from Monday, September 13 to Saturday, September 18, with Builth Wells acting as the central base. The Royal Welsh Showground will host the event infrastructure, while competitors will ride across surrounding Welsh terrain.

According to Enduro21, the paddock at the Royal Welsh Showground is scheduled to open on Tuesday, September 7. Administration and technical inspections are planned from Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 12, before the opening ceremony and parade through Builth Wells on Saturday, September 11.

The route is reported to cover 1,340km in total and include 11 special test sections. Enduro21 states that the opening two days are expected to feature 200km loops north-west towards Cwmystwyth, with five special tests each day, while Wednesday and Thursday are planned at 220km per day across five tests.

Friday, September 17, is reported to be the longest day, with a 250km loop south-west of Builth Wells and six special tests. The Cambrian News reports that this fifth day will be a joint venture between the Welsh Trail Riders Association (WTRA) and Lampeter-based Dyfed Dirt Bike Club (DDBC).

Why is the 2027 event significant for Wales?

The 2027 staging marks a major return for the competition. Wales last hosted the event in 1983, when it was also based at Builth Wells, while Great Britain has not hosted it for 44 years.

The FIM describes the Six Days as the oldest event on its calendar and says it was first staged in Great Britain in 1913. The 2027 edition will therefore be its 101st running and a return to the sport’s birth nation.

As reported by the FIM, the event will be delivered by Welsh motorcycle clubs with support from volunteers across Britain. Volunteers are expected to carry out roles including marshalling and helping to set up the event.

The Cambrian News previously reported that local clubs had already been allocated days of competition, including Hafren Dirt Bike Club, Rhayader Club and Lampeter-based Dyfed Dirt Bike Club. It reported that the clubs had begun working together to prepare for joint organisation ahead of the 2027 event.

How will local clubs shape the event?

Local knowledge and volunteer support are central to the delivery of the event. The ACU says it will work with Welsh enduro clubs, national and local partners, and the wider enduro community to stage the competition.

The official ISDE Wales website says Hafren Dirt Bike Club and Dyfed Dirt Bike Club will play key roles in hosting and supporting the event, both on the course and behind the scenes. It describes their local knowledge, volunteer spirit and experience in off-road sport as important to delivering a world-class competition.

The Cambrian News also notes that Dyfed Dirt Bike Club has a record of involvement in the event, having fielded up to two teams in past editions and winning the ACU’s Best British Club Team award in 2024.

What can spectators expect at 6DAYS Wales 2027?

Organisers have outlined plans for more than the sporting competition itself. The ACU says the event will include a vibrant event village, opportunities for spectators to watch the racing, family-friendly activities, local food and drink, and entertainment throughout the six days.

The County Times reported that organisers expect the event to showcase the area to visitors from across Europe and further afield, while supporting accommodation businesses, hospitality and the wider tourism economy.

Steve Hall, ISDE Director of Operations, said around 100,000 spectators were expected to join competitors, support crews and officials in Wales. As reported by Enduro21, he said hotels, hospitality businesses, retailers, suppliers and tourism operators were expected to benefit, while international coverage would showcase Wales as a destination for sport and adventure tourism.

What has been said about the event’s economic impact?

Organisers have presented the event as an opportunity for Wales to gain international exposure and attract visitors. The ACU says the competition will support local accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and the wider tourism economy.

At a House of Commons presentation in July 2026, representatives from the FIM, ACU, motorcycle industry and Government discussed the sporting, economic and tourism benefits of the event. Enduro21 reported that around 600 riders from 30 nations and an estimated 100,000 spectators were expected, with organisers anticipating a seven-figure economic boost.

The FIM said the event would bring an international sporting occasion to host communities and provide an opportunity to showcase the region to visitors from across Europe and beyond.

Who is organising the 2027 Six Days Enduro?

The ACU will deliver the event on behalf of the FIM, world motorcycling’s governing body. The ACU says it will work closely with the FIM, Welsh enduro clubs, national and local partners, and the wider enduro community.

The FIM says Welsh motorcycle clubs will deliver the event with support from volunteers across Britain. It adds that volunteer involvement will be central to delivering six days of world-class competition and showcasing the UK off-road motorcycling community.

Further announcements covering the event schedule, spectator opportunities, participating teams and the wider event experience are expected in the coming months, according to the ACU.

Background of the development

The International Six Days’ Enduro was first held in Great Britain in 1913 and has developed into one of the most established events in international off-road motorcycle sport. The FIM describes it as the oldest event on its calendar, while the official ISDE Wales website calls it the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle competition.

Wales previously hosted the event in 1983 at Builth Wells. The confirmation that the 2027 edition will return to the same town represents a return after more than four decades.

The event was confirmed for Wales in November 2025, when the ACU announced that the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations would return to Great Britain in 2027. The ACU said then that further details would be shared as preparations progressed.

In July 2026, plans for the 101st edition were presented at the House of Commons. The FIM reported that its president, Jorge Viegas, joined ACU president Tim Lightfoot and other invited guests at the London event.

The latest confirmation sets the dates and venue for the competition. The ACU says preparations are now gathering momentum, with further details expected ahead of September 2027.

Prediction: How can the event affect Welsh communities?

The event is likely to bring a significant short-term increase in visitors to Builth Wells and surrounding areas in September 2027. With hundreds of competitors, support crews, officials, media and spectators expected, local accommodation providers, cafés, restaurants, shops and fuel suppliers may see increased demand during the event period.

For local motorcycle clubs, the event could provide practical experience in staging an international competition. The involvement of clubs such as Hafren Dirt Bike Club, Rhayader Club and Dyfed Dirt Bike Club may also raise their public profile and strengthen links between grassroots riders, organisers and international teams.

For the wider Welsh tourism sector, international media coverage and visitor interest could help promote the region as a destination for outdoor sport and adventure tourism. Organisers have said the event is intended to showcase Wales to an international audience, although the scale of any longer-term economic benefit will depend on attendance, visitor spending and follow-up tourism.