Everything riders ask us about Dinaric Rally 2027, in one place. If your question is not here, write to org@dinaricrally.com.
The rally · First-timers and DARE! · Entry, costs and insurance · Rules on the stages · Bike and equipment · Camp, food and travel · Spectators and family
The rally
When and where is Dinaric Rally 2027?
From 21 to 27 August 2027, based in Knin, Croatia, with stages in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the eighth edition.
What is the format?
A prologue and five stages over one week, including a marathon stage with a remote bivouac and no outside assistance. Navigation is by roadbook only. The 2027 route is revealed in spring; we expect about 1,600 km. See the 2026 route and stages.
Which vehicles can enter?
Motorcycles, quads and SSVs. The Rally class has trophies for Malle Moto (unassisted), Veteran (over 55), Women and riders trained at Untamed Academy. Big adventure bikes are welcome too: in 2026 the motorcycle overall was won on a BMW R 12 G/S. See rally raid on an adventure bike.
Is the rally on an official calendar?
Yes. As every year, Dinaric Rally is on the FIM Europe Open calendar.
When should I arrive at the bivouac?
In the morning of the day before the prologue, so there is time to set up and go through scrutineering. For 2027 that is 21 August.
When does the rally finish?
The last day ends with a shorter ride, and the ceremony starts when the last riders arrive, usually around 17:00–18:00. For 2027 that is 27 August. You can stay in the bivouac until 28 August.
How long are the days on the bike?
The fastest riders need around 30 hours in total, with the longest days at 8–10 hours of racing; the prologue and the last day are shorter. Riders new to rally raid can expect up to 12 hours on the bike on some days.
How is rider safety managed?
Every rider carries a tracking device and a safety device from raceadmin.eu, both included in the entry. Tracking follows your GPS position, and the safety device, with a buzzer, warns you of speed limits, danger zones and checkpoint validations. Medical and mountain rescue teams cover the route. Your best safety tool is still the roadbook and your eyes on the track ahead. See tracking and safety device.
First-timers and DARE!
Can a first-timer enter?
Yes. DARE! is made for riders new to rally raid. You ride the race stages with the same safety set-up and a time limit on each stage, but there is no ranking: you finish or you don’t.
I have never read a roadbook. Where do I start?
Train with Untamed Academy in the Roadbook Rally Bootcamp, a complete rally training that prepares you for Dinaric Rally or any other rally. Our roadbook lexicon explains every symbol. Start with our guide Roadbook navigation explained.
Paper or digital roadbook?
Both are allowed. Many riders use a rugged tablet with a Bluetooth controller.
How different is DARE! from Rally?
DARE! tracks are shorter and leave out the most technical sections. They suit riders with less experience, and riders who prefer to ride the terrain rather than race it. It is still a full adventure through the Dinarides. There is no ranking, but you need to collect at least 60% of the waypoints to complete the route.
Can I switch from Rally to DARE! during the event?
Yes. The other way is not possible: once on DARE!, you stay on the DARE! tracks.
Do DARE! riders get a finisher’s medal?
Yes. Riders who complete the DARE! track, with at least 60% of the waypoints, receive the same finisher’s medal as Rally riders.
Entry, costs and insurance
How much is the entry fee?
Until 15 November 2026 the Early Bird price is €1,600 for a bike, €1,780 for a quad and €1,950 for an SSV. Prices rise on 15 November 2026 and again on 1 July 2027. Rally and DARE! cost the same. See fees and costs.
What does the entry fee include?
Tracking and safety devices, roadbooks, medical and mountain rescue teams, three vehicle recoveries, collective third-party liability insurance, the welcome pack, the finisher medal and the finish party. The basic camp package for riders (water, electricity, basic resources) is included, from registration day until the day after the rally. Fuel, tyres, service, food and camp extras are not.
Is insurance included?
Collective third-party liability insurance is included. Personal accident insurance that covers motorcycle competition is mandatory and not included; we will connect you with an insurance company where you can buy it directly, for about €30. Read more about insurance.
Do I need a racing licence?
It depends on your national federation and the status of the event. Our licence and insurance guide explains the options. If in doubt, ask your federation and us before you register.
What happens if my bike needs recovery?
Three recoveries per rider are included. After the third, the vehicle is considered unable to finish. If you repair it and start the next stage anyway, each further recovery costs €200 plus €0.50 per km.
Can I bring my own assistance crew?
Yes, but every assistance vehicle must be registered for €200. Registered vehicles get stickers and a tracker. Unregistered assistance is not allowed, and on marathon stages no outside assistance is allowed at all. Prefer not to bring a crew? Our rally support partners can look after you.
What does a week at the rally cost in total?
The entry starts at €1,600 (bike, Early Bird until 15 November 2026), with tracking and safety devices and the basic camp package included. On top of that: accommodation if you do not camp (from about €60–70 per night for a twin room in the area), travel (motorways cost about €10 per 150 km), food, fuel, tyres and service.
What must my personal accident insurance cover?
Death due to accident (€5,000), permanent disability due to accident (€10,000), medical treatment and repatriation to your home country. You also need basic health insurance from your home country. Insurance for damage to or theft of the motorcycle and equipment is recommended, but not mandatory; the organiser is not responsible for such cases.
How long is my reservation held?
Your reservation is held for two weeks after the order, or longer, until payment arrives, you cancel, the class is full or registration closes. Payment is by bank transfer; the details are in your order confirmation.
Rules on the stages
What do I need for the finisher’s medal?
There is no minimum number of stages. You need to stay in the rally without disqualification and collect at least 60% of all waypoints across the event, prologue included.
Can I skip a stage start?
You may miss two consecutive stage starts, provided you inform the rally administration in advance. An unreported absence can lead to penalties, up to disqualification.
Bike and equipment
Which motorcycle is best for Dinaric Rally?
The one you know best. Almost any off-road motorcycle can finish. A converted enduro bike is easier to handle but less comfortable over a full day; a bigger bike works harder in the technical sections. Dinaric Rally is not a hard enduro event but a long-distance cross-country race on rocky terrain. Bikes over 1000 cc need a very experienced rider.
Which tyres, and how many?
One set of adventure or rally tyres (for example Michelin Desert, Dunlop D908, Pirelli MT21 or Mitas E-series) can finish the event, with care and less grip in places. To ride fast every day with a safety margin, plan at least two front and three rear enduro tyres, medium or hard.
Do I need mousses?
They are recommended, but not required. Do not run the pressure too low: the terrain is rough, with many rocky ledges, and the faster you ride, the higher the risk of punctures.
How do I service my bike during the rally?
Many riders work on their own bikes; some share a mechanic in a small group, and rally support agencies can look after you. Vibration loosens screws over the week, so thread-lock the important ones and mark their position. Check the bike every day: tighten loose parts, clean the forks, check or replace the air filter. Enduro bikes usually change oil at least twice during the event, for about 30–35 engine hours in total.
Which navigation equipment do I need?
A rugged tablet with the Terra Pirata app and a Bluetooth controller is enough to ride and compete. Paper roadbooks are still allowed; they read best in direct sunlight and are simple to fix, but need a tripmaster and a more complex power set-up. See navigation equipment.
What protection should I wear?
Motocross or enduro boots, hard knee guards or knee braces, and body armour for chest, back, shoulders and elbows against crashes and flying rocks. Light enduro gloves are usually enough; palm protectors help if your hands are not used to a full week on the bike. A light MX or enduro helmet with goggles is best; an adventure helmet with a visor works, but is heavier and more tiring.
What are the rules for Malle Moto?
Malle Moto riders have their own area in the bivouac and do all the work on the bike themselves, with tools and parts carried in one box: the “80-litre box”, which is 80 cm wide and holds about 120 litres. Three front and three rear tyres and two sets of wheels are allowed. You sleep in your tent all week and can put up a service tent for the bike, gear and tools. Riders in the area work together and keep to the same rules; a tyre changer is available. Full rules are in the Supplementary Regulations.
Camp, food and travel
Where is the bivouac?
At the camp near Knin, about 15 minutes from town. We are rebuilding the bivouac into an official campsite, open all year round and bookable online. For riders, the basic camp package (water, electricity, basic resources) is included in the entry fee, from registration day until the day after the rally (21–28 August 2027); additional resources such as EV charging, camper water refills and laundry are charged separately. More details when camp booking opens. See camp.
What about food?
The camp restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner, ordered through the food order form and paid directly to the restaurant. See food and drinks.
Can I rent a bike or quad?
Yes, from our partner agencies; you book directly with them. See rent a bike or quad.
Where can I stay if I don’t camp?
Knin and the surrounding area have apartments and guesthouses. See accommodation.
How is the bivouac organised?
On arrival you are shown to a place; the space fills in order of arrival, and Malle Moto has its own area. Bring your own extension cable. Fresh water, showers and toilets are about 100 m from the main tent.
Spectators and family
Can my family come?
Yes. Family and friends can stay at the camp. Spectator points along the route are free. Everyone who uses the camp must register and pay the camp fee, whether they sleep there or only leave tents, vehicles, motorcycles or equipment overnight. For riders, the basic camp package is included in the entry fee.
How can I follow the rally?
Follow every rider on live tracking, and watch the TV coverage on VOYO and RTL in the Balkans.
Where can I watch the riders?
Spectator points are free. We share the points and times closer to the rally; ask us at org@dinaricrally.com.
How does the photo service work?
There are several photo packages, from three photos every day to all photos of you about a month after the rally. One photo from the start and one from the finish of every rider is published free on our Facebook page.