WILL DENNETT BE CONFIRMED FOR GGN?
PRESS RELEASE
July 14, 2026
20-YEAR-OLD AUSTRALIAN RISING STAR WILL DENNETT CONFIRMED FOR THE 2026 GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL!
The world’s largest enduro race, the Gotland Grand National (GGN), continues to attract the world’s top riders. It has now been confirmed that 20-year-old Australian rising star Will Dennett will be on the starting grid for the 2026 Gotland Grand National.
Will Dennett, who races for Triumph Motorcycles, made his Gotland Grand National debut in the Junior class in 2025. Despite running in an impressive fourth place, he was forced to retire from the race. He now returns to Gotland with his sights firmly set on a podium finish.
“Will Dennett is one of Australia’s most promising young enduro riders. Last year, he already showed that he has what it takes to compete at the front of the field in the Gotland Grand National. The experience he gained from his debut means he will return even better prepared, and we believe he will be one of the riders to watch in the battle for the podium,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event.
Over the past week, the organizers have also announced the participation of top Australian rider Jessica Gardiner and two-time World Champion Rachel Gutish from the U.S. Australia has long been regarded as one of the world’s strongest enduro nations. The fact that both Jessica Gardiner and Will Dennett have chosen to compete in the Gotland Grand National 2026 clearly demonstrates how the event continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most attractive international enduro competitions. For more information, visit www.gotlandgrandnational.se.
“The goal of our major international initiative is to bring together the world’s elite on Gotland, giving the stars of tomorrow the opportunity to see the very best riders in the world in action, while inspiring the next generation by allowing them to compete in the same event as the world’s top athletes,” says Conny Bohlin.
Will Dennett – Career Highlights
– Australian AORC EJ Class Champion (2023)
– Multiple AORC EJ Class round victories (2023)
– Represented Australia in the ISDE Junior World Trophy, where the team finished fourth (2024)
– Third overall in the AORC E2 Championship (2024)
– Third overall in the Australian Enduro Championship E2 class (2025)
– Multiple podium finishes in the Australian Enduro Championship Pro Enduro series (2025)
– Multiple overall podium finishes in the EnduroGP Junior Championship (2026)
Nordic Sport & Event launched a major international television initiative in 2025. In 2026, a total of 12 hours of live coverage from the Gotland Grand National will be broadcast worldwide. To further strengthen the event’s international profile, the organizers are actively working to attract world-class riders capable of challenging the strong Nordic elite on the demanding 25-kilometer course.
FACTS
– The Gotland Grand National is the world’s largest enduro race, attracting more than 3,000 riders from approximately 15 countries each year.
– The event was established in 1984 and has been held for 42 consecutive years.
– Competitors range in age from approximately 5 to 75 years.
– The course is approximately 25 kilometers long and runs through classic Gotland terrain.
– Around 28,000 guest nights are generated during race week.
– The event contributes approximately SEK 100 million annually to the local economy.
– Around SEK 800,000 is generated annually for local sports clubs and associations.
– 12 hours of live broadcasting over two days in 2026.
– The event will take place October 22–24, 2026.
Photo: © Fredccy
For further information, visit
Conny Bohlin
CEO, Nordic Sport & Event
+46 70 824 94 94
www.gotlandgrandnational.se
