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Supplementary Regulations 2026

Updated on: July 1st, 2026.

Dinaric Rally Raid 2026

NMN 34 / 394

General Provisions and Assumptions

The Dinaric Rally 2026 is a race in the Rally Raid discipline. The event is organized in accordance with:

Unless expressly modified by these Supplementary Regulations, all sporting, technical and organisational matters shall be governed by the Annual Supplement for the Rally Raid Discipline.

The Dinaric Rally takes place in Croatia, with the rally camp (bivouac) located in Knin. The rally is open to motorcycles, quads, and SSV vehicles.

The date of the rally is: August 22 – 28, 2026.

Bulletins

Official Bulletins published by the organiser shall form an integral part of these Supplementary Regulations.

Bulletins may amend or supplement these Supplementary Regulations and shall become effective from the moment of publication on the Official Notice Board.

Official Race Board

Sportity
Password: Dinaric2026 (Not public yet)

Race board in the Rally Bivouac
Location: TBA

All official documents, Bulletins, Starting Orders, Results and Decisions shall be published exclusively on the Official Notice Boards.

Official Language

The official language of the Dinaric Rally is English.
During the 2026 edition, the most important information may also be provided in German and Czech. Information Officers will provide support in English, German and Czech.
In case of any discrepancy between language versions, the English version shall prevail.

Organizer

Sport Club UNTAMED
Zadravečka 11, 10040 Zagreb
Croatia
Phone: +385 95 906 1237
Email: org@untamed.hr

Officials
Role Name
Responsible Person Perica Matijević
Clerk of the Course Perica Matijević
Race Jury President TBA
Race Jury Member TBA
Race Jury Member appointed by the FMNR TBA
Race Secretary TBA
Information Officers Petra Kontić (ENG language)
TBA (DEU Language)
Dalibor Slama (CZE Language)
Chief Technical Steward Luka Mišković
Director of Rescue and Assistance Toni Matijević
Chief Medical Officer Robert Löwy
Sustainability Steward Branimir Reindl
Tracking and Safety System Director Alvydas Petrošius
Timing Service Director Alvydas Petrošius

Stages

There will be 5 stages, ranging from 200 to 450 kilometers, with two consecutive daily stages forming the marathon stage.

Dinaric Rally 2026 – Provisional Schedule

Notes

  • Deviations may occur depending on race progress, weather, force majeure, etc.

Friday, August 21, 2026

  • 08:00 – 16:00: Entry to the bivouac (map). Everyone entering during this period — especially those arriving after 16:00 — must follow instructions from ORG Officials and the Bivouac Plan published on Sportity.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

  • 07:00 – 12:00: Entry to the bivouac
  • 08:00 – 12:00: Verification (map)
  • 10:00 – 12:00: Technical inspection (map)
  • 12:00 – 14:00: Break
  • 14:00 – 17:00: Technical inspection (map)
  • 19:00 – 19:30: Ceremonial parade
  • 20:00 – 22:00: Rally opening at Knin Central Square (map)
  • 20:00 – 22:00: Party at Šuki’s Restaurant BAR (map)

Sunday, August 23, 2026

  • 11:00: Prologue start
  • 16:00: Preliminary results
  • 16:30: Protests
  • 18:00: Briefing
  • 22:00: Official results / start order

Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Daily Stages)

Notes

  • Daily schedules vary by stage length, weather and other factors.
  • During the marathon stage, protests and official results are published after the second day / second special stage.
  • Typical daily sequence: Start – Daily Time Limit – Preliminary Results – Protests – Official Results – Briefing.

Friday, August 28, 2026

  • 08:00: Stage start
  • Daily Time Limit
  • 16:00: Preliminary results
  • 16:30: Protests
  • 17:00: Official results
  • 18:00: Winner’s ceremony and closing event

Public Website

dinaricrally.com

Racing License

If you have any question, please send us an email.

Registrations

Registrations will open no later than June 1, 2026. The ordinary closing date for entries is July 30, 2026. After this date, the organiser may exceptionally accept late entries until the beginning of Administrative Control, subject to available capacity and payment of the applicable late-entry fee.

The total number of competitors across all categories and classes is limited to 200, excluding co-drivers.

Registrations will only be accepted through the online registration form available on the rally’s public website.

The entry list will be published on the rally’s public website.

Entry Fees

How much does it cost to race this rally overall?

Category Early Bird ( 1. 9. – 1. 11.) Regular (1. 11. – 1. 7) Last Chance (1.7. – 30. 7)
Bike 1320 1468.5 1630
Quad 1465 1630 1831.25
SSV 1650 1835.5 2062.5

No tracking device fee: the €200 tracking device fee is included in the entry fee.
No bivouac fee: competitors may sleep in their tent, camper or car free of charge.

Technical Inspection

Technical Inspection will take place according to the Event Schedule at the location designated by the organiser.

Only vehicles that have successfully passed Technical Inspection will be permitted to start the rally.

Any additional event-specific technical requirements, if applicable, will be communicated by Bulletin.

Engine replacement

The competition vehicle shall start the rally with the engine presented and identified during Technical Inspection. Any engine replacement must be reported to the Clerk of the Course or the Chief Technical Steward no later than before the competitor’s next start. Failure to report the replacement within this time shall result in an additional penalty of 60 minutes.

The replacement engine must comply with the technical requirements applicable to the relevant class. It shall be presented to and identified by the Technical Stewards before being used.

Engine replacements during the rally shall be penalised as follows:
– first replacement: 15 minutes;
– second replacement: 45 minutes;
– third and each subsequent replacement: 120 minutes.

The penalty shall be applied to the provisional general classification of the Stage following the engine replacement.

Tyres

A tyre may be replaced during a Selective Section only where continuing without replacement would create an immediate safety risk. The competitor must report the replacement to the Clerk of the Course or the Chief Technical Steward as soon as possible. Such replacement shall result in a penalty of one hour.

Any tyre replacement during a Selective Section that is not justified by an immediate safety risk shall be considered unauthorised assistance and may result in disqualification.

Official Contacts, Communication, and Information Channels

Note: Unofficial information channels, where photos, videos, and other materials will be posted before and during the rally, may include: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

Insurance

Competitors without personal accident insurance will have the option to obtain such insurance through UNTAMED, provided by a Croatian insurance company.

Every vehicle participating in the rally must have valid mandatory vehicle insurance.

Sensitive areas

Where indicated in the Roadbook or by the organiser, competitors shall strictly follow the prescribed itinerary through environmentally or otherwise sensitive areas. Leaving the prescribed route in such areas is prohibited.

Roadbook

The only permitted navigation method for the Dinaric Rally is the Roadbook.

During registration, competitors must specify the type of Roadbook they will use. The available options are:

  • Paper – Standard roll format, or a booklet for SSV.
  • Digital – PDF format.
  • Digital – Terra Pirata system.

Speed Control Zones

The applicable speed limits shall be monitored by the official GPS system.

Missed Waypoints

  • Missing one or more waypoints shall result in time penalties.
  • The penalty amount may vary across different stages or for different types of waypoints.
  • Precise penalties for missed waypoints will be published no later than at the briefing.

Marathon Stage

Definition

The Dinaric Rally includes one Marathon Stage consisting of two consecutive daily stages completed without external assistance.


Rules

  1. During the Marathon Stage, external assistance is prohibited unless expressly authorised by the organiser.
  2. Mutual assistance between competitors competing in the same class is permitted.
  3. A clearly marked, fenced and controlled Marathon Work Park will be established within the Marathon bivouac. All servicing during the Marathon Stage must be carried out exclusively within the Marathon Work Park.
  4. Immediately after completing the first day of the Marathon Stage, competitors must place their vehicles in the Marathon Parc Fermé. All vehicles shall remain in the Marathon Parc Fermé until released by the supervising official.
  5. Competitors must report every entry to and exit from the Marathon Parc Fermé to the supervising official. Entry and exit times will be recorded for control and penalty purposes.
  6. Competitors may enter the Marathon Work Park only with the authorisation of the supervising official.
  7. Access to the Marathon Work Park is restricted to competitors and authorised event officials. No other persons are permitted to enter.
  8. Each competitor may work on their own vehicle for a maximum of 60 minutes.
  9. Working time starts upon the competitor’s first entry into the Marathon Work Park and runs continuously regardless of the number of exits or re-entries.
  10. Competitors may use:
  • their own tools, equipment, materials and spare parts;
  • tools, equipment, materials and spare parts borrowed from another competitor competing in the same class.
  1. The exchange of spare parts between competitors competing in the same class is permitted, except for tyres and complete wheels.
  2. Changing, exchanging or receiving tyres or complete wheels during the Marathon Stage is prohibited.
  3. A competitor exceeding the permitted working time by up to 30 minutes shall receive the penalty specified in the Penalty Table. After those additional 30 minutes have expired, the competitor must immediately leave the Marathon Work Park.
  4. Once a competitor leaves the Marathon Work Park, re-entry is prohibited.
  5. Competitors may enter the Marathon Parc Fermé up to 15 minutes before their scheduled start time solely to prepare their vehicle for departure.
  6. Once a competitor leaves the Marathon Parc Fermé for the start of the second day, re-entry is prohibited.
  7. Refusal to enter the Marathon Parc Fermé immediately upon arrival at the Marathon bivouac shall be penalised in accordance with the Penalty Table.
  8. If a vehicle is deemed unsafe to continue after the first day of the Marathon Stage, the competitor must repair the vehicle within the permitted working time. If the vehicle cannot be made safe to continue, the competitor shall not be permitted to start the second day of the Marathon Stage and the applicable penalty shall be applied.
  9. Only penalties for missed waypoints shall be published after the first day of the Marathon Stage. All other penalties incurred during the Marathon Stage shall be applied after completion of the second day.
  10. Protests relating to the Marathon Stage may only be submitted after completion of the Marathon Stage.

Malle Moto (Without Assistance) 

General Rules

  1. Competitors in M, Q or SSV classes may register for the Malle Moto category (without assistance) and compete for the Malle Moto Trophy.
  2. External assistance is prohibited. Mutual assistance is permitted only between Malle Moto competitors still competing in the rally or assistance expressly authorised by the organiser.
  3. Malle Moto competitors will be monitored throughout the entire rally, including all Road Sections. Any suspected external assistance, including stopping at a mechanical workshop or receiving unauthorised assistance, may be investigated and penalised.
  4. Competitors shall stay in the designated Malle Moto bivouac area under organiser supervision.
  5. All motorcycles shall be parked in the designated Malle Moto Parc Fermé.

Baggage Allowance

Each competitor may store a maximum of 80 litres of personal equipment, including clothing, tools, spare parts and other personal belongings.

In addition, each competitor may have:

  • one set of complete wheels or one pair of tyres;
  • one tent;
  • one sleeping bag;
  • one sleeping mat;
  • one motorcycle stand;
  • one travel bag or backpack clearly marked with the competitor’s race number.

Organiser Support

If the bivouac location changes during the rally, the organiser will provide:

  • transport of competitors’ baggage;
  • access to official rally information;
  • electrical power for charging batteries, electric tools and mobile phones;
  • access to food and drinking water.

Specific Rules

Arrival
  1. Entry into the Malle Moto area is permitted only after registration.
  2. A competitor shall be officially accepted into the Malle Moto category only after moving into the designated area and setting up in accordance with these Supplementary Regulations.
  3. Upon arrival at the bivouac, the motorcycle shall immediately be placed in the Malle Moto Parc Fermé.

Service

  1. Competitors may work on their motorcycles only:
  • for 60 minutes after crossing the finish line of a stage;
  • for 60 minutes before the scheduled start of the following stage.
  1. Working time starts upon the competitor’s first entry into the service area and runs continuously regardless of the number of exits or re-entries.
  2. Exceeding the permitted working time shall be penalised in accordance with the Penalty Table.

Temporary Exit

If a competitor cannot complete repairs within the Malle Moto area, they may temporarily leave only after notifying the supervising official.

The following must be reported to the supervising official:

  • every exit from the Malle Moto area;
  • every return to the Malle Moto area;
  • any removal of tools, equipment or spare parts;
  • any return of tools, equipment or spare parts.

External repairs or servicing may result in penalties up to disqualification from the Malle Moto category, as decided by the Race Jury.

Failure to report exits, returns or equipment transfers may result in penalties up to disqualification from the Malle Moto category, as decided by the Race Jury.


Equipment

Only the following are permitted inside the Malle Moto area:

  • competitors’ motorcycles bearing official race numbers;
  • competitors’ tents;
  • sleeping equipment;
  • one shared electrical power connection.

No more than one spare wheel set (or one set of tyres) and a a reasonable quantity of spare parts required for normal maintenance and repair may be stored within the Malle Moto area.


Exceptional Repairs

With the permission of the supervising official, motorcycles or damaged parts may leave the Malle Moto area only for:

  • welding;
  • machining;
  • suspension repairs;
  • testing;
  • refuelling;
  • washing;
  • repairs requiring specialised equipment unavailable within the Malle Moto area;
  • services provided by official Dinaric Rally partners located within the bivouac.

All work shall be carried out exclusively by the competitor under organiser supervision.

The supervising official shall keep a written record of:

  • the reason for removal;
  • the departure time;
  • the return time.

If the supervising official determines that the work performed violates these Supplementary Regulations or the spirit of the Malle Moto category, the competitor may be disqualified from the Malle Moto category.


Withdrawal

A competitor who retires from the rally may continue using the Malle Moto bivouac and access their personal belongings, but shall not provide any assistance to competitors still competing in the Malle Moto category.

Penalties

 Where a specific penalty is provided in these Supplementary Regulations, that penalty shall apply.

Penalties List

Below are the main non-exhaustive sanctions and penalties that may be imposed in accordance with these Supplementary Regulations.

    Offence Rule Article Penalty
    Anti-sporting, unfair, incorrect or fraudulent behaviour Competitor Rights and Responsibilities Decision of the Race Jury, up to disqualification
    Unregistered or non-compliant competition vehicle Technical Inspection Start refused
    Engine replacement Engine Replacement 1st offence: 15 min · 2nd offence: 45 min · 3rd and following offences: 120 min
    Tyre replacement during a Selective Section for safety reasons Tyres 1 hour
    Unauthorised tyre replacement during a Selective Section Tyres Up to disqualification
    Absence or incorrect affixing of the official number plate Identification 1 hour
    Absence or incorrect affixing of at least two official race number stickers Identification Departure refused until corrected
    Failure to comply with the applicable noise limit Noise Control 1st offence: 15 min · 2nd offence: 1 h · 3rd offence: disqualification
    Refusal to present the competition vehicle for technical inspection or technical control Technical Inspection Up to disqualification
    Non-validation of a waypoint Missed Waypoints Time penalty as published before the start of the relevant stage
    Refusal to acknowledge receipt of an official penalty notification Notification of Penalties 10 min
    Non-compliance with traffic regulations Traffic Regulations 1st offence: 30 min · 2nd offence: 1 h · 3rd offence: up to disqualification
    Competitor declared medically unfit to continue Medical Fitness Departure refused
    Non-compliance with the prescribed itinerary in sensitive areas Sensitive Areas 1st offence: 15 min · Further offences: up to disqualification
    Deliberately preventing another competitor from overtaking Overtaking Up to disqualification
    Failure to allow another competitor to pass when being overtaken Being Overtaken 1st offence: 3 min · 2nd offence: 7 min · 3rd offence: 10 min · Further offences: report to Race Jury
    Travelling in the opposite direction during a Selective Section Direction of Travel Up to disqualification
    Remaining stopped in the start zone for more than 30 seconds after the start signal Start Procedure 2 min
    Early departure before the assigned start time Start Procedure 1 min
    Failure to present the competition vehicle ready to start with the engine running Start Procedure 1 min per minute of delay
    Refusal to start at the assigned time or from the assigned starting position Start Procedure Up to disqualification
    Flying start Starting Signal 1 min
    Voluntary stopping in the finish area of a Selective Section Finish Procedure Disqualification
    Failure to respect the prescribed neutralisation time Neutralisation Zone 1st offence: 1 min · 2nd offence: 2 min · 3rd and following offences: 5 min
    Exceeding the authorised speed in a Speed Control Zone Speed Control Zones 1–5 km/h: 10 sec per km/h · 6–15 km/h: 1 min per km/h · 16–40 km/h: 2 min per km/h · 41 km/h and above: 6 min per km/h
    Repeated or intentional speeding Speed Control Zones Additional sporting penalty, up to disqualification
    Delay at the start of a Stage or Selective Section Reporting to the Start 1 min per minute of delay, up to the applicable maximum delay allowed by the organiser
    Exceeding the Maximum Authorised Time Maximum Authorised Time Maximum Authorised Time plus fixed penalty published for the relevant stage
    Retirement from a Selective Section or Stage without informing the organiser Retirement During a Stage €200–€1,000 fine
    Failure to cross out or remove race numbers after retirement or disqualification when instructed Retired or Disqualified Competitors €200 fine and possible Race Jury sanction
    Assistance vehicle entering a Selective Section without authorisation Assistance Vehicles 3 h for the assisted competitor; up to disqualification in serious cases
    Returning to the bivouac in the opposite direction on a single narrow track Return to the Bivouac Up to disqualification
    Prohibited support or unauthorised assistance Support Up to disqualification
    Failure to comply with instructions from Control Officials, Time Controls or official Posts Control Officials Up to disqualification
    Failure to respect prescribed entry, exit or direction of travel at a Control Control Procedure 1st offence: 10 min · 2nd offence: 1 h · 3rd offence: 3 h
    Advance or delay at a Time Control Time Controls 1 min per minute
    Tyre or complete wheel change during the Marathon Stage Marathon Stage 3 h
    Exceeding the permitted working time in the Marathon Work Park Marathon Stage 30 min
    Unauthorised repair or servicing during the Marathon Stage Marathon Stage 3 h
    Violation of Marathon Parc Fermé rules Marathon Stage Disqualification
    Refusal to enter the Marathon Parc Fermé immediately upon arrival at the Marathon bivouac Marathon Stage Disqualification
    External assistance in the Malle Moto category Malle Moto Disqualification from the Malle Moto category; possible additional Race Jury sanction
    Failure to report exit, return or equipment transfer in the Malle Moto area Malle Moto 30 min per offence
    External repair or servicing in the Malle Moto category without authorisation Malle Moto Disqualification from the Malle Moto category; possible additional Race Jury sanction
    Absence of mandatory first aid kit, mandatory supplies or survival equipment First Aid Kit / Mandatory Supplies / Survival Kit Departure refused after grace period

    Fuel

    Fuel range: 150 km
    Each competitor must provide one 10-litre plastic fuel canister, clearly marked with the competitor’s race number, for possible use at improvised refuelling points during long stages.

    Tracking and Safety Devices

    Detailed instructions regarding the official tracking and safety system are available on the official Dinaric Rally website.

    First Aid Kit

    At every stage, during the entire stage, all competitors must carry a first aid kit that includes:

    • Eye drops
    • Analgesics / pain relief tablets suitable for the competitor’s personal medical condition
    • Nitrile / latex gloves
    • Sterile dressings x 5
    • Gauze bandages x 3
    • Adhesive bandages x 10
    • Disinfectant

    Mandatory Supplies

    • At least 1 liter of water or another hydrating beverage
    • Energy bars or other food items

    Competitors are responsible for replenishing their depleted supplies during neutralizations or at other appropriate times.

    Survival Kit

    At every stage, throughout the entire stage, all competitors must carry the following:

    • A mobile phone in a waterproof case, capable of making/receiving calls in Croatia (EU) and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Phones must be loud enough for the competitor to hear ringing in case of emergency calls!
    • A rain jacket
    • A mini survival kit that includes:
      • Compass
      • Flashlight/battery-operated lamp
      • Pocket knife
      • Emergency blanket
      • Whistle

    While dog repellent spray is not mandatory, it could help you feel more comfortable when encountering dogs during the rally, especially if you have a fear of them. If you can’t buy it in your country, you can get one through ORG – let us know.

    Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance during a Stage is permitted only within the designated Assistance Zones indicated in the Road Book and identified by the published GPS coordinates.

    During a Stage, assistance may be provided only:

    • by members of the competitor’s officially registered assistance team, provided that the team was declared during the registration process and that the assistance vehicle displays the organiser’s official Assistance identification;
    • by other competitors still participating in the rally, provided they are competing in the same vehicle category (Motorcycles, Quads or SSVs).

    During Selective Sections, all Assistance Zones shall be located within Neutralisation Zones.

    Awards

    The Prize Giving Ceremony shall take place on the final day of the rally in accordance with the Event Schedule.

    The following awards shall be presented:

    • Top 3 Overall Classification;
    • Top 3 – Class M1;
    • Top 3 – Class M2;
    • Top 3 – Class M3;
    • Top 3 – Class M4;
    • Top 3 – Class M5;
    • Top 3 – Class M6;
    • Top 3 – Quad Category (Q);
    • Top 3 – SSV Category;
    • Top 3 – Veteran Trophy Overall;
    • Top 3 – Female Trophy Overall;
    • Top 3 – Malle Moto Trophy Overall;
    • Top 3 – UNTAMED Academy Trophy.

    The UNTAMED Riding Academy Alumni Trophy is open exclusively to competitors who have successfully completed an UNTAMED Riding Academy training programme prior to the rally. Eligible competitors shall remain classified in their respective competition classes and shall automatically participate in the UNTAMED Riding Academy Alumni Trophy classification without the need for a separate entry.

    Furthermore, all competitors who successfully finish the rally shall receive a symbolic Finisher Award.

    For the purpose of these Supplementary Regulations, a Finisher is a competitor who has successfully validated at least 70% of all Waypoints scheduled for the entire rally.

    Protests

    Any competitor wishing to lodge a protest shall submit the official online Protest Form on the same day as the incident giving rise to the protest and no later than the official protest deadline published on the Official Rotice Board.

    The Protest Form shall be accessible via a QR code published on the Official Race board / Sportity application and displayed at designated locations within the bivouac. Only protests submitted using the official online Protest Form shall be considered.

    To validate a protest, the competitor shall pay a EUR 30 protest deposit in cash during the official protest payment period. The applicable payment period shall be published daily on the Official Rotice Board.

    The protest deposit shall be sealed in an envelope marked with the competitor’s bib number, name, date and time of payment. The competitor shall receive a receipt confirming payment of the deposit.

    All protests shall be examined after the official protest payment period has expired. The time of the protest hearing shall be published daily on the Official Rotice Board. Competitors may be invited to provide additional explanations or evidence if requested by the Race Jury.

    The decision on the protest shall be recorded and communicated to the competitor by e-mail.

    If the protest is upheld, the protest deposit shall be refunded in full. If the protest is rejected, the protest deposit shall be forfeited.