Rachel Gutish from the U.S. is ready for GGN
PRESS RELEASE July 10, 2026
TWO-TIME FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPION RACHEL GUTISH (USA) CONFIRMED FOR THE 2026 GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL
The world’s largest enduro race, the Gotland Grand National (GGN), is proud to announce another major international signing for the 2026 event. American rider Rachel Gutish, one of the world’s most accomplished female enduro competitors, has been officially confirmed for the 2026 Gotland Grand National.
Rachel Gutish arrives in Gotland as the reigning FIM EnduroGP World Champion. She has also already clinched the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, even though one round remains, making her a two-time consecutive World Champion.
In addition to her back-to-back world titles, Gutish has built one of the most impressive résumés in international enduro. She is a four-time FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) Women’s World Trophy Champion with Team USA, a multiple-time AMA National Enduro Champion, Canadian National Enduro Champion, and AMA EnduroCross Champion, and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished female enduro riders of all time.
“The fact that reigning two-time World Champion Rachel Gutish is coming to Gotland and GGN is yet another sign that our international investment is paying off. Earlier this week, we announced that top Australian rider Jessica Gardiner has joined GGN,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event.
“We want the Gotland Grand National to be the natural gathering place where the world’s elite compete alongside thousands of riders of all skill levels. When the very best riders come to Gotland, they inspire the next generation. Young girls and boys have the opportunity to see the world’s biggest stars up close and learn what it takes to reach the highest level.”
Rachel Gutish, who rides for Rieju, adds another high-profile name to the organizer’s long-term commitment to women’s enduro. Nordic Sport & Event is working strategically to increase female participation and build the strongest women’s field in the world
“We invest just as much in women’s racing as we do in men’s. It’s about equal opportunities, equal exposure, and equal prize money. With Rachel Gutish and the other international stars on the starting line, the Gotland Grand National further strengthens its position as one of the world’s most attractive enduro events,” says Conny Bohlin.
At the same time, Nordic Sport & Event is continuing its major international expansion of the event. During race weekend, 12 hours of live television coverage will be produced and broadcast to both national and international audiences. Combined with a record prize fund exceeding SEK 400,000, the initiative is designed to further strengthen the Gotland Grand National’s global profile and attract the world’s very best riders to Gotland.
Rachel Gutish – Career Highlights
– FIM EnduroGP World Champion (2025)
– FIM EnduroGP World Champion (2026 – title secured with one round remaining)
– First American rider ever to win the FIM EnduroGP World Championship
– Four-time FIM ISDE Women’s World Trophy Champion
– AMA National Enduro Champion
– Two-time AMA EnduroCross Champion
– Six-time AMA Hard Enduro Champion
– Canadian National Enduro Champion
– X Games Bronze Medalist
– More than 180 career podium finishes
About the Gotland Grand National
– The world’s largest enduro race
– More than 3,000 riders from approximately 15 countries
– Record prize fund exceeding SEK 400,000
– 12 hours of live television coverage across two race days
– Takes place October 22–24, 2026
– Approximately 28,000 guest nights generated annually
– Around SEK 100 million in annual economic impact for the local economy
For further information:
Conny Bohlin
CEO, Nordic Sport & Event
+46 (0)70 824 94 94
www.gotlandgrandnational.se
