Katherine 2hr MTB and 8.7km Trail Run
Sunday 13 April 2025 – Nitmiluk Gorge
**This year, the event run will run in a clockwise direction around the course**
The MTB Event is an Aus Cycling affiliated race. All competitors will need to obtain an Aus Cycling Race License, OR an Aus Cycle One Day Membership prior to racing. No license, No race.
The Trail Run is an Aus Triathlon affiliated race. The Aus Triathlon one day licence has been included in the race fee.
One Day Aus Cycling Memberships must be purchased prior to the race via the link: AusCycling | TidyHQ If this is your first-time racing, you may be eligible for a trial membership: AusCycling | 4 Week Free Trial Membership or https://triathlonaustralia.justgo.com/.
Competitors must be at least 16 years of age to enter.
You are able to register for the race now, then get your licence in the days prior to the race, as long as you have an Aus Cycling/AusTriathlon License before the morning of the 13/4/25 when you arrive at the event. There is 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
Registration closes at 3pm on 12/4/25
The KMSC 2 Hour MTB sets competitors on a 7 km course of single track and access track looping around the escarpment above Katherine Gorge. It gives you little time to reach for your drink bottle. Riders have 2 hours to rack up as many laps as they can.
Registration and race starts for both the mtb and the trail run will be at the base of the climb up to the escarpment.
To preview the 8.7km trail run and the first lap of the mtb click here: 2025 trail run and first lap mtb strava
Find the 2 hr trail map on Strava and follow the route on your Garmin: KMSC Nitmiluk 2 hour | 29.0 km Cycling Route on Strava
The course runs in a clockwise route taking in the Windolf trail, along the single track at the technical Waleka trail and completes the lap along the flowing Yambi trail back to the finish line area.
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.
As it is only one lap, teams on the run would be a bit tricky, so individuals only for this one.
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 6am to sign in and prepare. Start time is 7am.
The pre-race briefing is mandatory for all participants. It will commence at 6:45am 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 3pm Saturday 12th April.
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 9:00 – 9:45am for the trail run.
There will be a new start area for 2025 at the base of the climb up to the escarpment. This will make it far more efficient to register and get yourselves organised before the mtb race start at 7am. Riders can drop a bag filled with special needs (food,drink etc.) at registration and the kmsc team will transport it up to the finish/transition area. Alternatively get your support crew to carry it up for you.
The finish area is located at the first water tank on the Southern Walk trail, the same as last year.
The MANDATORY pre-race brief will be held at the start area at 6:45am for the mtb race and 9:45am for the trail run.
Race start for MTB is 7:00am. Race Start for Trail Run is 10:00am.
The course will be raced in a clockwise direction. 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