Katherine 2hr MTB and 5km or 10km Trail Run
Sunday 07 June 2026 – Nitmiluk Gorge
Here are all the details for the KMSC 2 Hour MTB and trail run!
The event is being held on the 7th of June 2026, at the Katherine Gorge.
You may enter the MTB solo, or as a team of two. The trial run has two distances available, 5 and 10KM.
Some key timings:
6:00-6:45am – Registration
7:00am – MTB start
9:00am – Last lap of the MTB
10:00am – Presentations for the MTB
10:30am – Trail run start
12:30pm – Presentations for the Trail run
Please note registration and race start for both the MTB and the trail run will be at the base of the climb up to the escarpment. It’s about a 20 minute walk/ride from there to the start line!
For anyone competing in the MTB, a valid AusCycling license must be provided on the day, no reception at the start line, so you need to register for the race via the RaceResults link prior. We will ask you to confirm your race license when we give you your race plates and bib number.
Please register for our race via the link below:
Nitmiluk 2Hr MTB and Trail Run
results and live entries will be found here:
https://my.raceresult.com/400053/
Registration closes at Midnight on 05/6/26
The KMSC 2-Hour MTB sets competitors on a roughly 5km course of single track and access track looping around the escarpment above Katherine Gorge taking place on fire trails and the Jatete trail.
Unfortunately we are limited to trails at the moment as we clean up after the wet season flooding.
Riders have 2 hours to rack up as many laps as they can.
Registration and race start for both the MTB and the trail run will be at the base of the climb up to the escarpment.
Nitmiluk National Park Mountain Bike Trail Map
Enter solo or make it a team effort. For teams, only the team captain is required to register.
Trail Run
This year we have the option for a 5km (1 Lap) or 10km (2 Lap) trail run.
It gets incredibly hot up on the escarpment and the swimming hole might be dry. Please Bring adequate hydration.
It is suggested you arrive at the venue by 6 am to sign in and prepare. The start time is 7 am.
The pre-race briefing is mandatory for all participants. It will commence at 6:45 am at the race start.
Join us for presentations at the finish line at a time TBC, and then a post-race celebratory breakfast at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre Cafe.
This event will abide by COVID-19 safety precautions.
Pre-Event Race Information
Online Registration closes at midnight on Friday the 5th of June.
There is no on-the-day registration, however, you can pick up your race plates at the start area from 6:00 – 6:45am Sunday morning for the MTB and During the MTB for the Trail Run.
All participants and spectators MUST park their vehicle at the Nitmiluk Visitor Information Centre car park and then proceed by foot or bike to the start area. This is approximately 1km away, back towards the Ranger Station. You MUST allow ample time to park and transport yourself to the start area.
Mandatory sign-in / race license confirmation / and bib pick-up is located at the start area from 6:00 – 6:45am for the mtb and 9 – 10am for the trail run.
The MANDATORY pre-race brief will be held at the start area at 6:45am for the mtb race and 10:15am for the trail run.
Race start for MTB is 7:00am. Race Start for Trail Run is 10:30am. More time between for those doing both, or families swapping child watching duties.
Follow the course markings.
There will be limited water located at the start and finish area only. You must bring your own water and other nutrition supplies. We recommend you bringing more than you think you need.
This is a RUBBISH-FREE event. You must take all your rubbish home with you.
AusCycling/AusTriathlon rules apply. You must wear a helmet at all times for the MTB and abide by all other rules.
E-MTBS are welcome, just as long as they are not de-restricted and comply with MTBA and AUSCYLING Regulations.
All Riders/Runners must be courteous of slower athletes, faster athletes and other park users. The trails are open to the public. Please provide clear, courteous communication at all times.
Competitors must be at least 16 years of age to enter.
If you come across an athlete in need of help, stop to assist and let the next athlete know to report the situation back to officials at the start / finish area.
The MTB race is 2 hours plus one lap. I.e. If you finish your lap 1hr 59mins after the start gun, you are able to complete another whole lap ~ if you wish.
Presentations for place getters will be at the finish line at a TBC time, before we retreat to the deck at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre for a feed.
Previous MTB Results
2019 Katherine 4 hour MTB results
2020 Katherine 4 hour MTB results
2021 Katherine 2 hour MTB results