Giro dell'Emilia is built around the San Luca climb in Bologna, where repeated ascents of the steep portico-lined hillside sort the autumn classics contenders.
The 2026 Giro dell'Emilia takes place on October 3 in Bologna, Italy. One of the oldest races on the Italian calendar (first held in 1909), it is defined by the San Luca climb, a steep 2-kilometer ascent through covered porticoes that the peloton tackles multiple times in the closing circuits.
Isaac del Toro won in 2025, following Tadej Pogacar (2024) and Primoz Roglic (2023). The San Luca climb defines this race completely: its steep 2-kilometer ascent through the porticoes on the edge of Bologna, tackled multiple times in the closing circuits, sorts the field through cumulative pain. The 2026 edition tests who can handle the rhythm of repeated San Luca efforts and still have the legs to finish.
The race is built around the San Luca climb in Bologna. The 2-kilometer ascent averages around 10% gradient through the famous porticoes and is tackled multiple times on the closing circuit. Each lap further thins the field. The decisive move usually comes on the final or penultimate ascent, with the gradient too steep for all but the strongest climbers and puncheurs.
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Giro dell’Emilia 2026 runs Oct 3, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
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| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Isaac del Toro |
| 2024 | Tadej Pogacar |
| 2023 | Primoz Roglic |
| 2022 | Enric Mas |
| 2021 | Primoz Roglic |
