Hard Enduro Race Formats Explained | Complete Guide to A-B, A-B-A, Multi-lap & Rally Racing | Ep.39

Confused by the different race formats in Hard Enduro? This comprehensive guide breaks down all the major racing formats you'll see in hard enduro competitions worldwide! In this episode, we explore the 5 main race formats that have been featured in past FIM Hard Enduro World Championships and continue to be used in major hard enduro events around the globe. By the end of this video, you'll understand the differences between A-B, A-B-A, Multi-lap, Multi-lap with Different Finish, and Rally Formats (Multi-day A-B).

We break down real-world examples from legendary events like Erzberg Rodeo, Sea to Sky, Valleys Hard Enduro, Hixpania, and Red Bull Romaniacs to illustrate how each format works in practice. You'll learn about qualification procedures, prologue events, and how they affect the main race. This guide also covers the various start procedures used in hard enduro, including single starts and mass starts, and explains the checkpoint systems that determine race rankings. Whether you're new to hard enduro or a seasoned fan looking to understand the technical aspects of racing, this video has you covered.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Qualifications/Prologue
01:18 Starting Procedures
01:57 Race Format Types 
 02:14 A-B Format
02:34 A-B-A Format
03:08 Multi Lap Format
 03:32 Multi Lap Different Finish
03:51 Rally (A-B Multi Day)
04:45 Erzberg Rodeo Example
06:01 Sea to Sky Example
08:16 Valleys Hard Enduro Example
10:04 Hixpania Example
11:23 Red Bull Romaniacs 

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