AusCycling (Queensland)
2026 Mackay Track Open

Details
Date
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Course
Mackay Cycling Club
Entries open
Now
Entries close
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:59 PM AEST
Scratch cut-off
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:59 PM AEST
Pay online by
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:59 PM AEST

By entering this event, you agree to the following:

  • AusCycling Entry Policy click here
  • AusCycling Refund Policy click here
  • AusCycling General Technical Regulations click here
  • AusCycling Track Regulations click here
  • UCI Cycling Regulations Part 3 Track Races click here
  • National Integrity Framework click here
  • Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport click here
  • You must hold an AusCycling Race or Club License and or a valid UCI International License - to enter this event

Sport Integrity Reminder

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 encouraged to complete Anti-Doping Fundamentals and the 2024 Annual Update online courses through the Sport Integrity Australia eLearning page: Sport Integrity Australia eLearning: Log in to the site. It is recommended you also download the Sport Integrity app which can assist you to check medications, supplements and complete your education.


Race Details

Date: Saturday 31st October
Location: Mackay Cycling Club Velodrome, Creek St, Walkerston
Sign-On: From 12:00pm (licence and helmet check, collect your number)
Warm-Up: Track opens at 1:00pm
Race Start: 3:00pm
Back-Up Day: Sunday 1st November (in case of rain). Riders will be messaged if needed.


Race Categories

Men: A Grade, B Grade, C Grade
Women: A Grade, B Grade (pending numbers)
Juniors: U17, U15, U13, U11, U9


Feature Events

  • Senior Wright Family Shield – Wheel Race (handicap heats and final)
  • Junior Wright Family Shield – Wheel Race
  • Invitational Keirin – heats and final
  • U15/17 Keirin – sponsor prizes

Program also includes Scratch Races, Elimination Races, Points Scores and Junior Handicaps across all grades.


Race Program

📄 Download the 2026 Race Program (PDF)
All 28 races, distances, prize money and sponsors. Event details may be adjusted on the day.


Prize Money – over $4,500

Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Senior Wright Family Shield $500 $300 $200
Junior Wright Family Shield $200 $150 $100
Invitational Keirin $300 $200 $100
Senior races (A / B / C Grade) $100 $70 $40
Junior races (U9 – U17) $35 $20 $15

Prize money is paid in cash at presentations after the Keirin final.


Entry Fees

Category Entry Fee Comment
Seniors $75
Juniors (U17 & below) $40
Juniors (U11 & below) $30
Family Special 3rd sibling+ free Use promo code 3RDPLUS to trigger free entry

Entries close Friday 30th October, 11:59pm.
Online entries only. No entries on the day, and the closing date will not be extended.


Race Day Information

  • Racing will finish late. Presentations follow the Invitational Keirin final, so please allow for a late finish. We recommend staying in Mackay.
  • It was 33°C last year. Bring plenty of water.
  • Glasses with under 20% light transmission are not permitted after sunset.
  • Free entry for spectators.

Food & Drinks

  • Canteen: Pies, sausage rolls, cold drinks, slushies and snacks.
  • BBQ: 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
  • Food & Coffee Vans: Planned for the event (to be confirmed).

More Information

📧 mackaycyclingclub@gmail.com
👤 Kyle Marwood — Track Coordinator
✉️ kyle@mackaycycles.com.au
📘 Facebook
🌐 Club Website

AusCycling – for all entry queries

✉️ Queensland Events Team - qld.events@auscycling.org.au

Entry prices

Online pricing:

Seniors (J17+)
$75.00
Juniors (J11 & under)
$30.00
Juniors (J13-J17)
$40.00
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