RD1: Kooralbyn Valley Mtb Park

Kooralbyn, Australia • 18-19 Apr 2026

Event Details

The event takes place at Kooralbyn Valley MTB Park on April 18th and 19th, 2026. There are separate activities for Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday Events

A compulsory briefing for the King of the Mountain event will be held. This is a timed event racing up and down the park's downhill trail. The fastest male and female participants win. A compulsory briefing for the Twilight Team Relay will also be held. This is a team event for up to four people, completing four laps of a 4 km course. Adult and junior categories are available.

Sunday Events

A compulsory briefing will be held. The 9 km course run will start. A free 2 km kids run will also be held.

Course and Aid

A course map for each race will be available on the event website. The course will be marked with pink flags, arrow signs, and crosses on incorrect trails. Marshals in high-visibility vests will be at critical junctions. An aid station with a water fill-up point will be located at the turnaround on the long course. The event has a no-cup policy, so runners are advised to carry their own bottle or container.

Facilities at the Race Precinct

The start/finish area will have water and Trail Brew available to fill bottles. A coffee vendor will be present. After Sunday's race, a recovery station with fruit, Trail Brew nutrition, and water will be available. Toilets and hand sanitizing stations will be provided.

Other Information

Official event timing will use a timing band that must be returned after the race. First aid officers will be at the start/finish line. Participants are recommended to carry their own personal accident and injury insurance, as it is not provided by the organizer. Event winners and place-getters will receive prizes, followed by random prize draws for those present with their race bib. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

16 km
Twilight Team Relay (4 Laps)
9 km
9km Course
Free Kids Run
King of the Mountain
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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