AusCycling
Cairns Rainforest Rumble (UCI Conti. Series XCO Round 5 & AusCycling XCO National Series Round 9)

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Date
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entries open
Now
Entries close
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:59 PM AEST
Scratch cut-off
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:59 PM AEST
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2026 Continental Series Rnd 5 & AusCycling XCO National Series Rnd 9 - XCO

Smithfield MTB Park, Cairns QLD, Australia



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

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Event Details

  • Event Name: Cairns Rainforest Rumble
  • Date(s): Thursday 16th April, 2026 - Sunday 19th April, 2026
  • Location: Smithfield MTB Park, Cairns QLD, Australia
  • Event Host: AusCycling
  • Official Hashtags #AusCycling

Entries & Scratching

  • Entries Open - Monday 16th February 2026 - 10:00am AEST
  • Entries Close - Saturday 11th April 2026 - 11:59pm AEST
  • 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 - Saturday 11th April 2026 - 11:59pm AEST

Provisional Competition Schedule

Please see the AusCycling Event Listing for all event documentation.


Eligible Race Categories

This event will offer the following age categories:

Event Category
Continental Series Round 5 Elite, U23, U19
Round 9 - National Series Elite, U19, U17, U15, U13, Masters, Adaptive


Rider age category is determined by the riders age as at the 31 December 2026.


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.


Awards - Continental Series

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

Awards - National Series

  • Medals - First to third place finishers of each category will receive a medal.
  • Podium recognition - 4th and 5th place finishers will receive podium recognition (elite only)

Race Entry Fees

Category Fee
Elite, U23, U19, Masters, Adaptive $90.00
U13, U15, U17 $80.00


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

UCI Continental Series categories will be open to eligible Elite, U23, U19 in line with UCI and AusCycling regulations.

Australian riders competing in UCI categories will require a valid 2026 UCI ID* and a current, valid AusCycling Race Off Road or Race All Discipline Membership. You can apply for or renew your UCI ID here

International riders competing in non-UCI categories will be required to have a UCI ID, issued by their national federation and may be asked to provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage.

National Series & Participation categories will be open to domestic riders, who must hold a current AusCycling Off Road Membership or All Race Discipline Membership. For more information, please see the AusCycling membership webpage


More Information

Technical Regulations

UCI Technical Regulations


Contact Details For All Race Information

Athlete Services

Name: Sarsha Huntington
Email: sarsha@maverickeventsgroup.com.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.


Entry prices

Online pricing:

Regular Entry
$90.00
Juniors to U17
$80.00

A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).

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