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MOTOBLOT — JUNE 19–21, 2026 | MOTOBLOT is an annual motorcycle rally held in Chicago, Illinois.

Valhalla at MOTOBLOT

Valhalla

Custom Motorcycle Builders Challenge

In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a majestic hall located in Asgard and ruled by the god Odin.

Valhalla (pronounced “val-HALL-uh”; Old Norse Valhöll, “the hall of the fallen”) is the hall where Odin houses the warriors who he deems worthy of honor.

White graphic logo for the 2026 Valhalla Custom Motorcycle Builders Challenge showing a winged Viking helmeted figure with a long beard, crossed wrenches, the numbers 20 and 26, and the Progressive wordmark beneath.

Only the finest builders will be invited to Valhalla at MOTOBLOT to compete for a share of a $1,000 purse and the coveted Gungnir–Odin’s Spear trophy.

Welcome To Valhalla

A VIP area at the heart of the rally featuring some of the finest custom motorcycles in America.

Each builder and their guest will receive VIP wristbands and gift bags loaded with swag from our sponsor partners.

The winning builders will be announced Sunday afternoon and will share the $1,000 purse. The champion will take home the highly sought-after Gungnir–Odin’s Spear trophy and bragging rights for the year.

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Valhalla Schedule

Valhalla 2025 Friday

Friday, June 19

  • Builders Reception
Valhalla 2025 Saturday

Saturday, June 20

  • Noon to 5 p.m. — Meet & greet with the builders
Valhalla 2025 Sunday

Sunday, June 21

  • 1 p.m. — Shakedown ride
  • 4 p.m. — Valhalla winner announced with the presentation of the Gungnir–Odin’s Spear trophy

Ben Schattschneider

2001 Ducati Monster “Stronza Bella”

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Ben Schattschneider poses with his entry, a 2001 Ducati Monster Stronza Bella

Caleb Swiney

Allman Brothers Chopper

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Caleb Swiney poses with his entry, an Allman Brothers Chopper

Josh Longfellow

Kawasaki Custom

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Josh Longfellow poses with his entry, a Kawasaki Custom

Harley-Davidson Chopper

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Kevin Snow poses with his entry, a Harley-Davidson Chopper

Harley-Davidson S&S Knucklehead Rolling Thunder

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Kevin Stroud poses with his entry, a Harley-Davidson S&S Knucklehead Rolling Thunder

Matt Robert

1981 Yamaha XV750

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Matt Robert poses with his entry, a 1981 Yamaha XV750

Rick Dozer

1937 Harley-Davidson Flathead

MOTOBLOT Valhalla finalist Rick Dozer poses with his entry, a 1937 Harley-Davidson Flathead

Rick Dozer

1937 Harley-Davidson Flathead

MOTOBLOT 2025 Valhalla winner Rick Dozer seated on his entry, a 1937 Harley-Davidson Flathead, poses will the Gungnir–Odin’s Spear trophy.
MOTOBLOT 2025 Valhalla winner, a 1937 Harley-Davidson Flathead by Rick Dozer

Ben Schattschneider

2001 Ducati Monster “Stronza Bella”

MOTOBLOT 2025 Valhalla runer-up, a 2001 Ducati Monster "Stronza Bella" by Ben Schattschneider

Kevin Stroud

Harley-Davidson S&S Knucklehead Rolling Thunder

MOTOBLOT 2025 Valhalla third place winner, a Harley-Davidson S&S Knucklehead Rolling Thunder by Kevin Stroud

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

Valhalla 2023 Sponsors

Valhalla is a Motoblot Events / Dunworth Events Production

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