The 2026 start list spans 41 nationalities, from Bhutan and Namibia to Chile, Venezuela, and Iceland, alongside the deep gravel nations of Belgium, France, Germany, and the USA. At 16 and 82, the youngest and oldest riders mark the full reach of the field. One in four competitors will be racing gravel for the first time.

The Sportive start list spans 22 nationalities, from the Philippines and Chinese Taipei to Israel, India, and South Africa, alongside the gravel heartlands of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. At 14 and 79, the youngest and oldest riders mark the full reach of the field. Half of all Sportive are at their first gravel event.

The Ultra start list spans 19 nationalities, from Chile and Lithuania to Finland and South Africa, alongside the endurance nations of France, the Netherlands, and Spain. At 14 and 61, the youngest and oldest riders define a field that selects on will, not age. More than a third are riding their first ultra-distance event.