Mitteleuropean Race
Historic cars from Trieste towards the heart of Mitteleuropa
About Mitteleuropean Race
When the classic racing cars return to the road
The Mitteleuropean Race, organized by ASD Adrenalinika, is a major regularity rally for historic cars that makes Trieste the capital of vintage motoring. The start and finish take place in the majestic Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, the city's seaside lounge, from which the cars set off on a route that winds through Friuli Venezia Giulia and Slovenia.
Over 600 kilometers between Italy and Slovenia
The course spans over 600 kilometers with about a hundred timed sections, visiting symbolic places in the region: Aquileia, Palmanova, the castles of Friuli, the historic Trieste-Opicina climb on the Karst plateau, and, across the border, Sežana, Nova Gorica, and the Collio wine region. The race combines sporting challenge with territorial discovery, amidst landscapes, food and wine, and Mitteleuropean culture.
Regularity, Supercars, and Concours d'Elegance
The event has multiple facets: the Superclassic regularity category for vintage cars, a section for modern cars, and the Mitrace Tour Cup, a tourist rally dedicated to supercars. The program concludes with the Concours d'Elegance in the center of Trieste, a true showcase for four-wheeled jewels, featuring the prestigious "Città di Trieste" award.
An event for the city and the region
Promoted with the support of the Municipality of Trieste, the Mitteleuropean Race is now a regular fixture on the spring calendar, attracting enthusiasts and elite tourism while highlighting the villages and scenic roads of the Karst and Friuli regions.
Mitteleuropean Race — edition 2026
For its tenth anniversary, the Mitteleuropean Race returns from May 21 to 24, 2026 with a special edition dedicated to the fiftieth anniversary of the 1976 Friuli earthquake. The route crosses the symbolic places of Friuli's rebirth, from the reconstructed Cathedral of Venzone to Gemona del Friuli, intertwining historical memory and automotive passion.
The classic facets of the event are confirmed: the Superclassic regularity for historic cars from 1910-1979 along 600 kilometers with about a hundred timed sections, the modern car section, the Mitrace Tour Cup for supercars, and the final Concours d'Elegance in the center of Trieste.
Programme Mitteleuropean Race 2026
The general program for the tenth edition includes four days:
- Thursday, May 21: arrival of crews, technical checks, and welcome in Trieste
- Friday, May 22: first stage with departure from Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, through Friuli and the reconstruction sites (Venzone, Gemona)
- Saturday, May 23: cross-border stage towards Slovenia (Sežana, Nova Gorica) and the Collio wine region
- Sunday, May 24: Trieste-Opicina climb and final Concours d'Elegance in the center of Trieste, with the "Città di Trieste" award
Details on timings, timed sections, and stages will be published on the official website in the weeks preceding the event.
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Practical information — Mitteleuropean Race
How to get there: Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia is in the heart of Trieste, reachable on foot from the station in about 15 minutes.
Participation: reserved for crews registered via the official website; registration fees vary with early bird discounts.
For the public: the start, finish, and Concours d'Elegance in the city center are free and open to all.
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Where does it take place — Mitteleuropean Race
Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia