STAY SHARP
BEFORE RACE SEASON
Before our Brussels and Amsterdam races kick off, we're challenging photographers to stay sharp, shoot creatively and connect with the UPR community.
One theme. Two weeks.
Win a free race ticket.
THE CHALLENGE
Theme: The city in between
Shooting period: March 9 and March 22, 2026
Prize: 1 free ticket to Brussels (June 6) or Amsterdam (September 12) - winner's choice
Judged by: UPR team (we evaluate every entry based on theme interpretation, series cohesion and execution)
Winner announced: Monday, March 30, 2026
HOW TO ENTER
We're looking for photo series that work together. Here's what you do:
Follow @urbanphotorace on Instagram
Shoot 3 NEW photos between March 9 and March 22, 2026
Post on Instagram with hashtags #UPRpreseason #UPRinbetween
Tag @urbanphotorace in your post
Public account required - we need to see your entry
One entry per person. Choose your best 3 photos that work together as a series, post in one post as carousel.
Deadline: Saturday, March 22, 2026 (11:59 PM CET).
THE PRIZE
Winner receives: 1 free race ticket (€30 value)
Choose your race:
Brussels: Friday, June 6, 2026
Amsterdam: Friday, September 12, 2026
Your ticket includes:
Entry to 8-hour competition
4 themes revealed on race day
Professional jury evaluation
Eligibility for prize pool (€750 per race)
RULES
Valid entries must:
Include exactly 3 photos posted together
Be shot between March 9 and March 22, 2026
Use hashtags #UPRpreseason #UPRinbetween
Tag @urbanphotorace
Come from a public Instagram account
Be street photography style (candid, not staged)
One entry per person.
Any camera works - phone, DSLR, film. We judge the series, not your gear.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
UPR is about shooting cohesive photo series. Three images that belong together - visually, conceptually, or narratively.
Your interpretation matters
"The city in between" is deliberately open. Literal? Metaphorical? Abstract? It's your call. Part of the challenge is deciding what the theme means to you.
Think in series
How do your 3 photos connect? What's the thread? This is what separates a collection from a series.
Keep it real
Street photography style. Candid moments, not staged setups.
⚠️ WINNER VERIFICATION ⚠️
Winner must verify photo dates before claiming the prize.
Within 48 hours of being announced, you'll need to provide:
Original photo files with EXIF data showing dates, OR
Screenshots from your camera roll showing the 3 photos were taken between March 9 and March 22, 2026
If you can't verify, the prize goes to the runner-up.
Why? This is a timed challenge. We're testing your ability to see a theme and respond to it within a specific window - that's the point. No archive photos.
QUESTIONS
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No. Phone, DSLR, film - whatever you shoot with works. We judge the series, not the gear.
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No. Photos must be shot between March 9-22, 2026. Winner must verify dates. Part of the challenge is responding to the theme within the time window.
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No. One entry per person. Make it count.
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The prize is non-transferable and valid only for 2026 races. Choose the race that works for your schedule.
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Monday, March 30, 2026 on @urbanphotorace.