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SOURCE: ENDURANCE.NET
April 11 2026
Here are the critical dates in the first half of 2026 where the final selections for the competing teams for the World Endurance Championship at AlUla, Saudia Arabia, will be made.
Date | Event | Location | Significance |
Feb 7-8, 2026 | The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup | AlUla, Saudi Arabia | The "Dress Rehearsal." The most important race of the year. Teams (France, Spain, UAE, Bahrain) will test their A-team horses on the actual WEC track. |
April 2026 | Fontainebleau CEI 3* | France | The "Speed Test." Traditionally where the French and European teams finalize their long lists. |
May 2026 | Windsor Royal Endurance | UK | The "Bahraini Home Base." Often used by the Bahraini team (Royal Endurance Team) to assess their European-based horses. |
July 2026 | Qualifying Deadline Closes | Global | Riders must have their Certificates of Capability (COC) secured by this window. |
Oct 2026 | Nominated Entries | - | Federations must submit their "Long List" (approx 10 riders) to the FEI. |