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Vuelta al Ecuador 2026 to Feature 35 Crews

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • The 47th edition of the Vuelta al Ecuador cycling race is scheduled for July 31 to August 8, 2026.
  • The event will feature 35 participating crews, starting in El Oro province with administrative and safety checks.
  • The race will span multiple provinces, including Loja, Azuay, Cañar, Chimborazo, Tungurahua, and conclude in Imbabura.

The 47th edition of the Vuelta al Ecuador cycling race is set to take place from July 31 to August 8, 2026. The event will commence in the El Oro province, where the 35 participating crews will undergo administrative and safety inspections.

According to the Ecuadorian Federation of Automobile and Karting (Fedak), a total of 35 crews have registered for the competition. The classification super prime will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, on the La Avanzada track in Oro Natural House, followed by the official presentation of the drivers at 11:30.

The race officially begins on Sunday, August 2, with the first stage covering the provinces of El Oro and Loja. The second stage on Monday, August 3, will traverse Loja and Azuay. After a rest day on Tuesday, August 4, the third stage on Wednesday, August 5, will include routes in Cañar and Chimborazo. Competitors will face the fourth stage in Tungurahua on Thursday, August 6. Following another rest day on Friday, August 7, the fifth and final stage will take place on Saturday, August 8, in Imbabura, centered at the Yahuarcocha Autodrome.

A total of 35 crews registered to participate in the competition.

— Federación Ecuatoriana de Automovilismo y Kartismo (Fedak)Confirming the number of participants.
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