The road to green-and-gold glory starts today with entries for the 2026 GWM Mountain Bike National Championships now open.
Returning to Mt Buller in Victoria’s High Country for a second consecutive year, the national championships will deliver an action-packed five days of racing from March 18−22.
The event will bring together Australia’s leading elite, under-23 and junior athletes, alongside top masters and emerging stars, across downhill, cross-country Olympic (XCO), short track (XCC), team relay (XCR), E-MTB and adaptive disciplines.
New for 2026, downhill riders will enjoy the convenience of the chairlift in between challenging runs down Mt Buller’s International trail.
For cross-country racers, there are exciting changes in store for this year’s XCO course, which promises a more spectator-friendly circuit, plus more technical features, in and around the resort village.
Set against the stunning landscapes of Victoria’s High Country, the 2026 GWM Mountain Bike National Championships is a world-class event not to be missed.
Stay tuned for course maps, which will be released closer to competition.
Provisional schedule
- Wednesday March 18 – Village open, DH & XC adaptive practice, DH course walk, XCC/XCO official practice
- Thursday March 19 – DH chairlift operational, DH Adaptive seeding, DH practice, DH course walk, XCO E-MTB and XCR racing
- Friday March 20 – DH Adaptive racing, DH seeding, XCC racing: all categories
- Saturday March 21 – DH racing: all categories, XCO racing: U13, U15 and Adaptive
- Sunday March 22 – XCO racing: Masters, U17, U19, U23 and Elite
Volunteer at the 2026 GWM Mountain Bike National Championships
Be part of Australia’s pinnacle mountain bike event and experience the action from the best seat on the course.
Volunteer roles are available across Cross Country (XC) and Downhill, with morning and afternoon shifts available. No previous experience is required.
Find out more here.