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The Jacks Ridge Triple X Cross Country Mountain Bike Marathon is one of those must do events on the mountain bike calendar. It’s grass roots club racing at its best!
The event will feature the full distance of 100km in 2025. Riders can choose to race in either the 100km and 50km distances, and there are both solo and team categories. The track length is 10km - 100km riders will do 10 laps and 50k riders will do 5 laps. For those racing in teams, members will need to compete roughly the same or similar numbers of laps to make up the required distance.
The weekend will also include a Schools XCO event on the Friday (Friday 6th June) run by Jason English with Hunter Schools MTB
The Brian Cockbain Memorial Trophy
The fastest male and female solo riders who compete in the 100km race, regardless of their chosen category (except E-Bike categories), will be announced as the winners of the Brian Cockbain Memorial Trophy. E-Bike categories cannot win the Brian Cockbain Memorial Trophy.
This event will include three separate race distances of 100km, 50km and 25km. 100k & 50k races will include both Solo and Team categories, and the 25k race will have Solo categories only.
The track length will be approximately 10km. 100k riders will do 8 laps, 50k riders will do 4 laps.
Racing commences at 9:00am for all 100k riders and 9:01am for all 50k riders. All 100k riders must have completed their final lap by 3:30pm.
Race Fees
100km Riders
$70.00 for Solo riders 19 years old and over.
$35.00 for Solo riders Under 19 years of age (50% discount).
Teams of 4 - $20.00 for each rider.
Teams of 2 - $35.00 for each rider.
Junior Teams of 6 - $15.00 for each rider.
50km Riders
$50.00 for Solo riders 19 years old and over.
$25.00 for Solo riders Under 19 years of age (50% discount).
Teams of 2 - $25.00 for each rider.
Under 13 Teams of 4 - $15.00 for each rider.
Junior discount (discount automatically applied based on the age in your EntryBoss Profile. Ages as at 31-Dec-2025)
Race Day Entries - no guarantees
Race day registrations may be accepted at the clubs discretion. Race day registrations will close at 08:30 am.
EFTPOS with “contact free payment” is available and is our preferred payment method.
"Scratch" Function
Have you already entered the event, but then for some reason you are unable to attend on race day? No problem, just use the SCRATCH function to withdraw from the event and receive a refund.
Race Licencing
All participants must hold, or obtain an AusCycling "Race Off Road" or "Race All Discipline" membership, or obtain an Event Day Licence, or a 4 week free trial membership. Note that Event Day Licences are now $44 for both adults and juniors. We strongly advise you get the free trial option if eligible.
Event Day Licences
Event Day Licences can be purchased through the EntryBoss system during the registration process or they can be pre-purchased from the AusCycling website prior to the race.
Go to https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership for more options.
Categories, Fees and Race Lap Details
| Category | Minimum Age | Gender | Entry Fee | Lap Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100k Solo Open | 19+ | Male/Female | $70.00 | 8 laps |
| 100k Solo 40-49 | 40-49 | Male/Female | $70.00 | 8 laps |
| 100k Solo 50-59 | 50-59 | Male/Female | $70.00 | 8 laps |
| 100k Solo 60+ | 60+ | Male/Female | $70.00 | 8 laps |
| 100k E Bike Solo | 19+ | Male/Female | $70.00 | 8 laps |
| 100k Teams of 4 | 13+ | Male/Female/Mixed | $20.00 per rider | 8 laps |
| 100k Teams of 2 | 15+ | Male/Female/Mixed | $35.00 per rider | 8 laps |
| 100k Teams of 2 E Bike | 19+ | Male/Female/Mixed | $35.00 per rider | 8 laps |
| 100k Junior Teams of 6 | 11-18 | Male/Female/Mixed | $15.00 per rider | 8 laps |
| 50k Solo Open | 19+ | Male/Female | $50.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k Solo 40-49 | 40-49 | Male/Female | $50.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k Solo 50-59 | 50-59 | Male/Female | $50.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k Solo 60+ | 60+ | Male/Female | $50.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k E Bike Solo | 19+ | Male/Female | $50.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k Solo U19 | 17-18 | Male/Female | $25.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k Solo U17 | 15-16 | Male/Female | $25.00 | 4 laps |
| 50k Teams of 2 | 13+ | Male/Female/Mixed | $25.00 per rider | 4 laps |
| 50k Teams of 2 E Bike | 19+ | Male/Female/Mixed | $25.00 per rider | 4 laps |
| 50k U13 Teams of 4 | 11-12 | Male/Female/Mixed | $15.00 per rider | 4 laps |
Further Information for Team Registrations
EntryBoss requires each team member to enter and pay for themselves. Please make sure you use the same Team Name as your other team members.
Race Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Set up track & registration opens |
| 7:05 | Track open for practice |
| 8:15 | Track closed for practice |
| 8:20 | Rider briefing for all 100k riders and registrations closed for 100k riders |
| 8:30 | Mass start for all 100k riders. Riders to self seed with fastest riders at the front of the start grid |
| 9:10 | Registrations closed for all 50k riders |
| 9:20 | Rider briefing for all 50k riders |
| 9:30 | Mass start for all 50k riders. Riders to self seed with fastest riders at the front of the start grid |
| 1:00pm | Cut off time for all 50k riders |
| 2:15pm | Cut off time for all 100k riders |
| 2:30pm | Results for all 100k and 50k riders announced |
| 3:00pm | Track officially closed |
Podiums
Male and Female winners of the Brian Cockbain Memorial Trophy announced and called to the podium.
Place getters for all distances and categories will be called to the podium as per the Race Schedule.
Adverse Weather Conditions
We may elect to remove certain sections of the trail if we deem them unridable or they pose a risk to our riders. This decision will be communicated in our rider briefing on the day of the event. Where possible fire roads will be substituted or a short start lap maybe included to maintain the target distances.
Parking
No parking will be available at the event centre during the event.
Parking is available (see map above) alongside the access road leading into Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike Park.
Please park well of the road to allow full vehicle in emergencies.
Access to the race village to drop off tents or equipment will be granted on Saturday and before 7am on Sunday morning.
Please follow the directions of the marshals on the day.
Please do not park in front of any driveways along Rosella and Jacks Ridge Road.
FAQ's
Visitor Information
There is a wide range of unique accommodation to find in the Nambucca Valley, which includes everything from award winning Tourist Parks to boutique farm stays.
Days of adventure call for nights of relaxation and the Nambucca Valley is brimming with options to rest your head or keep the good times going.
From classic and cool motels to cabins, campsites and Bnb’s of all shapes and sizes. Be it waterside, remote or in the buzz of town there’s a place to stay to help everyone live like a valley local.
Dates
Race Distance
50km & 100km