Few rules, but clear ones

Paris-Nordkapp is an Ultra Motorcycling Adventure starting in Paris and finishing at Nordkapp. It is not a race; there are no timed sections: every kilometre is an integral part of the route. The goal is to live a navigation-and-endurance adventure, in keeping with the spirit of the event: reaching Nordkapp.

Route: the event’s course. For the 2027 edition there are two distinct routes, differentiated by Category from the very first kilometre out of Paris.

For the Rally Categories, the route mixes tarmac and off-road (the latter suitable for mid- to large-size trail bikes with possible luggage), with a total length of about 6,000 km.

For the Explorer GPX Category, the route is entirely on tarmac (where available), with a total length of about 5,400 km, and can also be tackled with a passenger.

All Categories leave Paris and all Categories reach Gate 1 in Oslo, on different routes. From Gate 1 the two routes separate for good and rejoin only at Gate 4, in Honningsvåg, for the final parade.

The Route is divided into sections that are made available to participants one section at a time. Each section is the course to follow to reach the next Gate. Official ferry crossings that form part of the route are an integral part of the Route.

Gate: mandatory meeting points for participants along the itinerary. The 2027 edition has four Gates, and the legs between them are of different lengths:

Each Gate has a date and a maximum arrival time within which it must be reached and validated (by stamping the PNK Passport). The maximum arrival time reduces as you progress towards the final destination. Further details will be provided during the Briefings.

Out of Time (OOT): the condition of not having reached a Gate within its maximum arrival time. You may still continue the adventure and reach the next Gate (or Nordkapp, if this occurs at the last Gate) by choosing your own route autonomously; in that case, you will not receive the official event route from the organization.

Finisher: the status obtained by those who complete the adventure and reach Nordkapp. To balance fairness with flexibility, different Finisher trophies are awarded at the finish.

• Finisher HERO: validated 100% of the route
• Finisher PRO: validated at least 85% of the route
• Finisher SURVIVOR: validated at least 70% of the route
• Finisher: all other participants who reach Nordkapp

Categories: the groups into which participants are divided, depending on the chosen way to tackle the adventure.

• Rally RoadBook: mixed tarmac/off-road route; 100% navigation with a digital roadbook (a second GPS device is required to complete the route in case of issues with your digital roadbook).
• Rally GPX: mixed tarmac/off-road route; 100% navigation with a GPX track (a second GPS device is required to complete the route in case of issues with your main device).
• Explorer GPX: 100% tarmac route (where available); 100% navigation with a GPX track (a second GPS device is required to complete the route in case of issues with your main device). A passenger is allowed.

TEAM: sharing is part of the Paris-Nordkapp spirit. You can enter any of the categories above as a team. Riding as a Team means committing to travel together and at the same pace, which allows better distribution of load and tasks and greater flexibility in solving any issues.

There is no minimum or maximum number of Team members. Each participant has their own tracking and safety device and their own individual Finisher status. You must select the option by indicating your Team name in the registration form or, if later, no later than the registration deadline.

Joker Card: each Joker Card earned during a Gate Battle allows the participant, if necessary, to skip the number of kilometres indicated in the card. These kilometres will be counted as completed and will therefore not affect the route completion percentage used to determine the final medal. Joker Cards are cumulative: a participant may earn and use more than one during the adventure.

The only non-negotiable rule: reach and validate every Gate within its maximum arrival time. Each Gate has a maximum arrival time, which reduces as you progress towards the final destination.

In case of mechanical or physical problems, you may shorten the route to reach the next Gate on time: this may change your Finisher status, but it allows you to continue the adventure.

• Every kilometre is part of the route: there are no liaisons or special stages.
• Each participant’s route is recorded and verified via the GPS tracking and safety device provided by the organization (included in the entry fee).
• When the tracking device is collected, a deposit of 150 euros must be paid. The deposit is returned as soon as the device is handed back to the organization.
• If for any reason (for example refuelling, repairs, overnight stay or a meal) participants leave the route, they must rejoin it exactly at the point where they left it.
• There are several types of waypoints marked on the route and common to all Categories: Safety Waypoint (WPS), which indicates hazardous or sensitive areas (dangers, intersections, populated areas, mandatory passages, speed-limited sections) and must be strictly respected; Control Waypoint (WPC), points to be validated along the route; Navigation Waypoint (WPN), for the RoadBook Category only, waypoints that support navigation with the digital RoadBook. The activation and validation radii of waypoints, for the RoadBook Category only, may vary depending on type and context and will be detailed during the Briefings.
• Failure to comply with Safety Waypoint prescriptions or access to prohibited areas results in immediate exclusion from the event.
• Any other irresponsible or dangerous behaviour results in immediate exclusion from the event. Absolute respect for local communities, the environment, and the road rules is required.

• Up to the registration deadline, participants may change Category. The change must be communicated to the organization and any difference in the entry fee must be settled. No administrative fee applies in this case.
• After the registration deadline no change of Category is possible until the event begins. Once the event has started with the Administrative Checks, if necessary you may request to switch from the Rally RoadBook Category to the Rally GPX Category, or from a Rally Category to the Explorer GPX Category. Reverse switches are not allowed. Each category switch requested from the Administrative Checks onwards has a fee of 150 euros for administrative and management costs.
• For all Categories, in case of failure or malfunction of the main navigation/roadbook device, you must immediately contact the organization, which will, if necessary, send a GPX track by email to be used on the second GPS device that each participant must carry.

Any participant in the Rally RoadBook Category who reaches the next Gate using the emergency GPX track on the backup GPS device will have two options upon arrival:

1. repair or replace the digital RoadBook device to continue in the same Category
2. continue the Adventure in the Rally GPX Category if it is not possible to repair or replace the digital RoadBook

• For communications during the event, participants must carry and provide the organization with an active phone number. They must also periodically check the official Sportity app or feed to stay updated on any new instructions.

All communications delivered during briefings, via email, Sportity, WhatsApp or any other digital channels (including the website) are to be considered official and may be part of, modify, or supplement these regulations.

• There are Advanced Teams that will ride ahead of participants, updating the route and roadbook and ensuring safety and enjoyment. In any case, in the event of problems, natural disasters, or unforeseen road closures, each participant is obliged (in the spirit of mutual respect and collaboration) to report them immediately to the organization. The organization will provide, as far as possible, a solution and will inform all participants.

• Inside the Gates, participants may use the services provided by the organization in the Malle Moto area, with tools, stands, and everything needed to carry out maintenance and minor repairs on their motorcycle (spare parts not provided). Free lubricants supplied by partner companies will also be available. In addition, a tyre-changing service will be available (by reservation and for a fee) offered by partner companies.
• Assistance: the event encourages self-sufficiency, camaraderie, and a “Dakar spirit” among participants: helping each other along the route is part of the Paris-Nordkapp ethos. Relying on local workshops or tyre services, or on other private or personal assistance to fix problems is not forbidden. However, it is essential to rejoin the route exactly at the point where it was left.

No external assistance is allowed inside or close to the Gates.

In case of need, after validating arrival with the stamp on the PNK Passport, participants may leave the Gate to carry out any work on their motorcycle.

• Transporting the motorcycle by other means along the route is prohibited without first notifying the organization and receiving authorization; otherwise, exclusion from the event applies. Official ferry crossings that form part of the route are not considered transport by other means.
• The organization does not provide baggage or other transport, in the spirit of autonomy and self-sufficiency of Paris-Nordkapp. It is not permitted to have your luggage transported during the journey by other vehicles not registered for the event (in particular private assistance cars or vans), under penalty of disqualification from the event.
• Absolute respect for the territories and communities crossed is required. Anyone caught littering along the route or damaging the environment will be excluded from the event.

• For participants’ safety, the use of suitable equipment is mandatory (as listed below) and must be in good working order. The same applies to the motorcycle and its equipment.

Mandatory personal equipment: full-face or off-road helmet; complete protection for lower and upper limbs, shoulders and back; boots; approved gloves; first-aid kit; thermal blanket.

Mandatory motorcycle equipment: tyre repair kit (not required if a puncture-proof system is installed); basic tools; lights, indicators, and horn in perfect working order.

In case of an accident, you must immediately inform the organization in the manner described during the first briefing. Medical assistance in case of accident is provided through the insurance service contracted by the organization and included in the entry fee.

The entry fees are listed on the official registration page: parisnordkapp.com/registration

Registration opens as follows

• 15 October 2026, 12.00 CET — registration opens for the Waiting List
• 16 October 2026, 12.00 CET — registration opens for everyone
• 1 January 2027, 12.00 CET — LCQ opens, a final opportunity to enter the event, for the places freed by withdrawals received up to 31 December 2026

In case of definitive withdrawal, inform the organization by email.

Refunds

• Until 31 December 2026 — 80% refunded, the remaining 20% is retained by the organization
• From 1 January to 28 February 2027 — 50% refunded, the remaining 50% is retained by the organization
• After 28 February 2027 — no refund

By registering, the participant authorizes the use of their image for editorial and promotional purposes related to the event and its partners and sponsors.

Participants’ personal data are processed in accordance with European GDPR regulations. Geodata are used exclusively for safety and event management purposes.

For any dispute or issue, the participant must immediately contact the organization by phone or email. The final decision rests with the event management. The organization may, at its sole discretion: modify route or times; apply exclusions for dangerous behaviours or conduct contrary to the spirit of the event; expel participants in the event of serious violations.

• A motorcycle suitable for the chosen Category
• Roadside assistance extension for your motorcycle valid in all countries crossed
• Fuel range: minimum 150 km, 200 km recommended
• Instruments:
  • Rally RoadBook Category: tablet compatible with the digital roadbook application defined by the organization, plus a second GPS device, tablet or smartphone with a navigation app installed to complete the route in case of problems with your digital roadbook.
  • Rally GPX and Explorer GPX Categories: GPS device, tablet or smartphone with a navigation app installed, plus a second GPS device to complete the route in case of problems with your main device.

Further details on GPS devices and on the suggested or suitable navigation apps are, or will be, provided in the Participant’s Guide and in the dedicated tutorials and workshops organized before the start.

Briefings

• Initial briefing in Paris: mandatory participation in the initial briefing in Paris, where event details and rules will be covered, along with key information on the route to the first Gate. The digital RoadBook or the GPX track to reach Gate 1 will be sent by email.
• Briefings at subsequent Gates: mandatory participation. Key information for the following leg will be provided. The digital RoadBook or the GPX track to reach the next Gate will be sent by email.

Participant’s Guide

Between 30 and 15 days before the start of the event, a complete participant’s guide will be sent to all entrants, with all useful information (fuel stations, hotels, campsites, serviced areas, points of interest and more) to best manage your great adventure.

Starting order

The starting order from Paris corresponds to the plate number assigned based on the time of registration for the event. The number is assigned solely for event-management purposes (note that it is not a race number).

The starting order from the subsequent Gates corresponds to the arrival time at the Gate: first in, first out.

The Gates are also a social moment. A big celebration of camaraderie and good food, and a chance to share adventures and experiences with other participants. Inside the Gates, you can take part in the Gate Battle, a set of games and skill challenges, which will allow you to earn Bonuses to spend during the adventure.

Taking part is optional. Bonuses are earned only by actually competing in the Gate Battle: signing up for it and then not taking part does not entitle a participant to any Bonus.

By way of example and not limitation:

• one night in a hotel
• a dinner at a designated location along the route
• a Joker Card, which allows the participant to skip the number of kilometres indicated in the card. Those kilometres are counted as completed and therefore do not affect the route completion percentage used to determine the final medal. Joker Cards are cumulative.

Further details on the games, skill challenges, and resulting Bonuses will be provided at each Gate as needed.