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A reminder this is a National/State level AusCycling event.

Sport Integrity Australia can conduct anti-doping testing at any event or competition. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of your obligations and have completed clean sport education.
All riders over 13 are strongly recommended to complete Anti-Doping Fundamentals and the 2025 Annual Update online courses through the Sport Integrity Australia eLearning page

It is recommended you also download the Sport Integrity app which can assist you to check medications, supplements and complete your education.

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Event Details

• Event Name: 2026 GWM Mountain Bike National Championships
• Date(s): Wednesday 18th March, 2026
• Location: Mount Buller Ski Village, Victoria, Australia
• Event Host: AusCycling
• Official Hashtags #MTBNS26 #AusCycling

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Entries & Scratching

• Entries Open - Wednesday 21st January 2026 - 12:00pm AEDT
• Entries Close - Friday 13th March 2026 - 11:59pm AEDT
• Scratching - (withdrawal of entry) Available as a self-serve/automated refund option until the scratching cut-off (Please revisit race listing for 'scratch' button.
• Scratching by - Friday 13th March 2026 - 11:59pm AEDT

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Want to jump in on the event crew for the 2026 GWM MTB National Championships? We are calling for volunteers to act as course Marshals for DH & XCO events. If you would like to support the event and keep our athletes safe, please see the registration link below.

Become an MTB Course Marshal today!

Need more incentive? If you volunteer for two, non-consecutive, shifts of course marshalling you will receive one free entry in either Downhill or XCO for your commitment.

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Provisional Race Schedule & Technical Guide

All event documentation including;

Can be found on the official GWM MTB National Championships website

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Eligible Race Categories

This event will offer the following age categories:

• Elite Men & Women
• Under 23 Men & Women
• Under 19 (Junior) Men & Women
• Under 17 Men & Women
• Under 15 Men & Women
• Under 13 Men & Women
• Masters 1 - 10 Men & Women
• Expert Men & Women

Masters riders may elect to race in the Elite category for any event however they will only earn Series points in the Elite category from those events where the individual raced in the Elite category. Points accumulated from non-elite categories do not count towards Elite Series points. There is no separate U23 category for the Series, unless otherwise indicated. All U23 riders will race in either the Elite or Open category.

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Awards

• National Jersey - A Green and Gold jersey will be awarded to the residential victor of any age category offered at this event.

• Medals - First to Third place finishers will of each category will receive a medal.

Note Categories may be combined for race starts, in accordance with the AusCycling Technical Regulations but are to be awarded separately. For example, Masters 1, 2 and 3 categories may start in mass / waves together but will be awarded separately.

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Race Entry Fees

Category	Fee
Elite, U23, U19, Masters, Adaptive	$50.00
U17, U15, U13	$40.00

Late Entries

• Late Registration will not be accepted.

• Note that 'scratching' is available via EntryBoss until the entry closing date only. Unless a valid medical certificate is provided post closing date.
  

  Licensing

• Race Licenses: - All riders must hold an AusCycling Off-Road, or All Discipline Race Membership.

• International Riders: - please note you need an International license. An in-country license from your local national federation does not cover you for international racing.

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More Information

Technical Regulations

UCI Technical Regulations

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Contact Details for All Race Information

AusCycling - Event Operations

Name: Harry Fortune
Email: harry.fortune@auscycling.org.au

AusCycling - Media Operations & Accreditation

Name: Jo Mackey
Email: jo.mackey@auscycling.org.au

AusCycling - Commercial

Name: Bryce Dehn
Email: bryce.dehn@auscycling.org.au

Additional Information

Images taken during this event are owned by AusCycling. These images can be used for promotional purposes without any further consent being required. For further information please see the AusCycling Membership Terms and Conditions. If you do not want your image used, please opt out by emailing membership@auscycling.org.au.

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