SHELBY TURNER READY FOR GGN
PRESS RELEASE – August 5, 2026
MULTIPLE CHAMPION FROM CANADA, SHELBY TURNER, 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 name for this year’s event. Canadian enduro star Shelby Turner has officially confirmed her participation in the Gotland Grand National 2026.
Shelby Turner arrives at GGN with an outstanding racing resume, including seven AMA Women’s EnduroCross Championship titles, a victory at the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), and multiple Canadian championships in both enduro and motocross. Turner competes for the Enduro Engineering Triumph Race Team in North America and will represent the Johansson Triumph Race Team at GGN.
“We have already announced world-class riders such as Australia’s Jessica Gardiner and America’s Rachel Gutish, and now we can add Canada’s Shelby Turner to the list. It is incredibly exciting to see these international stars compete against our talented Swedish and Norwegian women riders. We have never before had such a highly accomplished women’s field,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event.
“I’m coming to Gotland and the GGN to stand on the podium. I’ve heard so much about the world’s largest enduro race, the Gotland Grand National, and I’m excited to finally line up on the starting grid for this incredible event,” says Shelby Turner.
“The addition of Shelby Turner is yet another confirmation that our international strategy is yielding results,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event.
“Our goal is for the Gotland Grand National to be the natural gathering place where the world’s elite riders compete alongside thousands of amateur racers. When the world’s best riders come to Gotland, they inspire the next generation. Young girls and boys have the opportunity to see these world-class athletes up close and learn what it takes to reach the highest level.”
Nordic Sport & Event is also working strategically to increase female participation and build the strongest women’s field in enduro. The goal is to have 300 women on the starting line, supported by several major partners.
“We are investing just as much in the women’s race as in the men’s. It’s about equal opportunities, equal exposure, and equal prize money. With these superstars 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 continues its extensive international investment in the event. During race weekend, 12 hours of live television coverage will be produced and broadcast to both national and international audiences. The event will also feature record prize money exceeding SEK 400,000 (36,000 euros). These initiatives are designed to further strengthen the Gotland Grand National’s international reputation and attract the world’s best riders to Gotland.
Shelby Turner – Career Highlights
– Seven-time AMA Women’s EnduroCross Champion
– Multiple ISDE Gold Medalist
– Multiple Canadian Motocross and Off-Road Champion
Gotland Grand National – Facts
The world’s largest enduro race
More than 3,000 riders from approximately 15 countries
Record prize purse of more than SEK 400,000 (36,000 euros)
12 hours of live TV coverage over two race days
Takes place October 22–24, 2026
Approximately 28,000 guest nights generated annually
Approximately SEK 1 million (91,000 euros) for local sports clubs each year
Contributes approximately SEK 100 million (9.1 million euros) to the local economy each year
For further information, visit
Conny Bohlin
CEO, Nordic Sport & Event
+46 (0)70-824 94 94
www.gotlandgrandnational.se
Alan Randt
Team Manager
Enduro Engineering Triumph Race Team
arandt@enduroeng.com
+1 517-243-3971
