The Barcelona International Pigeon Race
Schedule
Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 am
Location
Barcelona | Barcelona, CT
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The Barcelona International Pigeon Race starts from Barcelona, a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. The race is known for its challenging course, which includes obstacles like the Pyrenees mountains and the English Channel. This race attracts top long-distance pigeon racers from the UK and mainland Europe. The race is organized by the Belgische Verstandhouding and typically involves pigeons being liberated on a Friday, with the liberation point being Barcelona. The pigeons then fly back to their home lofts, sometimes covering distances of over 900 miles.
The Barcelona International Pigeon Race is a prestigious event in the pigeon racing world, with many fanciers considering it a dream to win.
The Barcelona International Pigeon Race typically involves fanciers and pigeons from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Some years also include participation from Luxembourg. In 2023, for example, the race included pigeons from Belgium, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxemburg.
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