MOTOBLOT

MOTOBLOT

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 S4

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 finalist Ben Schattschneider poses with his entry, a 2001 Ducati Monster S4.

Mike Kay

1990 HD Softail

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 finalist Mike Kay poses with his entry, a 1990 Harley-Davidson Softail.

Morgan Michelle

“The Glitterus” 2001 HD Sportster

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 winner Morgan Michelle poses with her entry, The Glitterus, a 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster.

Brian Badger

1984 HD Sportster 1100 IronHead

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 finalist Brian Badger poses with his entry, a 1984 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1100 Ironhead.

Todd R Bleecker

1990 HD 883 Hugger

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 third-place finisher Todd R. Bleecker poses with his 1990 Harley-Davidson 883 Hugger.

1979 HD FXE

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 second-place finisher Ezra Ford poses with his 1979 Harley-Davidson FXE.

Todd Burdeinei

Supercharged Triumph 650

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 finalist Todd Burdeinei poses with his entry, a supercharged Triumph 650.

Morgan Michelle

“The Glitterus” 2001 HD Sportster

MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026 winner Morgan Michelle stands triumphantly on The Glitterus, her 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster, during the festival.
The Glitterus, Morgan Michelle’s winning 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster, on display at MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026.

Ezra Ford

1979 HD FXE

SEO Description: Ezra Ford’s orange flame-painted 1979 Harley-Davidson FXE, the second-place motorcycle at MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026.

Todd R Bleecker

1990 HD 883 Hugger

Todd R. Bleecker’s purple-and-white 1990 Harley-Davidson 883 Hugger, the third-place motorcycle at MOTOBLOT Valhalla 2026.

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

Valhalla 2023 Sponsors

Valhalla is a Motoblot Events / Dunworth Events Production

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