You Yangs Off-Road Festival

Little River, Australia • 31 May 2026

You Yangs Off-Road Festival

The event takes place on May 31, 2026 at You Yangs Regional Park. Routes run through terrain described as granite peaks, forested single track and open viewpoints within the You Yangs.

Participants can choose between duathlon formats and trail runs. Duathlon entries are available as individual competitors or as two person relay teams. The organiser provides a finisher medal to every participant and offers personalised race bibs for early entries.

Distances include:

  • Long Duathlon: 6 km run / 28 km MTB / 6 km run
  • Short Duathlon: 3 km run / 14 km MTB / 3 km run
  • Trail runs: 10 km, 7 km, 4 km

The event listing notes a family friendly element and records a community and charity contribution totalling $259,974. Course details indicate off-road surfaces and mixed single track and open trail, reflecting varied footing and sight lines across the park.

Information is presented for several race options on the same day, with separate courses for each distance and discipline. Equipment needs for mountain bike sections and trail-specific considerations are implied by the inclusion of MTB legs and single track terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 km
Long Duo (6km Run / 28km Mtb / 6km Run)
20 km
Short Duo (3km Run / 14km Mtb / 3km Run)
10 km
10km Run
7 km
7km Run
4km Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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