2026 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships

Entries open Thursday 25 June 2026.

The 2026 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships head to Ballarat, Victoria, for a weekend of championship racing, community spirit and the unique atmosphere that makes cyclo-cross one of cycling's most exciting disciplines.

Hosted at Victoria Park in Newington, riders of all ages and abilities will tackle a predominantly new course for 2026, featuring approximately 2.5km of racing across 90% grass and 10% dirt terrain.

Whether you're chasing a national title, racing for personal goals or experiencing cyclo-cross for the first time, Ballarat will provide an unforgettable weekend of competition both on and off the bike.

Enter the event

2026 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships

Saturday 15 August 2026

Enter here

This weekend also includes with Round 7 of the AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Series, bringing together riders from across the country for another day of high-energy racing. Find out more.

Event Information

Membership Requirements

All entrants must hold a current, valid AusCycling Race Off Road or Race All Discipline Membership.

Friday 14 August 2026

Official Course Practice

Get familiar with the course and prepare for a weekend of racing at Australia's premier Cyclo-cross event.

Saturday 15 August 2026

2026 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships

Australia's best cyclo-cross riders will compete for national titles and the honour of wearing the coveted green and gold jersey.

Sunday 16 August 2026

2026 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Series – Round 7

Continue the action with Round 7 of the AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Series, bringing together riders from across the country for another day of high-energy racing.

Course Information

The 2026 National Championships course will be predominantly new for this year's event.

Riders can expect a course of approximately 2.5 kilometres in length, consisting of around 90% grass and 10% dirt, delivering the technical challenges, fast racing and exciting spectator viewing that define cyclo-cross.

The Technical Guide and provisional course maps will be published soon.

Location

The 2026 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships will be held at Victoria Park, a 130-hectare inner-city parkland located in Newington, just west of Ballarat Central and approximately one kilometre south of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

The expansive venue provides an ideal setting for cyclo-cross, offering excellent spectator viewing opportunities and a challenging course for riders across all categories.

Why race Nationals?

Compete for a National Championship title and the coveted green and gold jersey.
Test yourself against Australia's best cyclo-cross riders.
Race on a predominantly new championship course designed for 2026.
Join riders from across the country for the biggest cyclo-cross weekend on the Australian calendar.
Experience the unique atmosphere that makes cyclo-cross one of cycling's most inclusive and exciting disciplines.

Spectators welcome

Cyclo-cross is as much about the atmosphere as it is the racing.

In true Cyclo-cross tradition, CX Ballarat will feature coffee, beers, frites and beats, creating the festival-like environment that has made Cyclo-cross one of the world's most-loved cycling disciplines.

Spectator entry is free, making it the perfect winter weekend activity for family, friends and cycling fans alike.

And being winter in Ballarat, we might even see a little snow.

Stay up to date

The Technical Guide, provisional course maps and additional event information will be published as they become available.

Follow AusCycling and CX Ballarat channels for the latest event updates.

Event contact

Name: Harry Fortune - Event Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Official Event Website: cxnationals.com.au