Marathon National Championships back in Wagga Wagga for second year

Australia's leading cross-country marathon riders will once again tear up the trails of Pomigalarna Reserve in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales for the 2023 AusCycling Marathon National Championships.

For the second straight year the trails at the popular cycling venue will test the very best from the 27-28 May 2023.

Last year, despite the torrential downfall, more than 300 competitors lined up in the chase for the green and gold jersey to wear for the following 12 months.

This year will see the return of 2022 elite winners Brendan Johnston and Emma Viotto to defend their title.

“After year one in Wagga I’m excited to be heading back. The course provides all the elements of a tough marathon championship but still delivers close, exciting racing. I am doing my best to make the event given my commitments with the LifeTime Series in the US but it is looking likely I will be on the start line in Wagga at this stage,” Johnston said.”

“Love the Wagga course with its mix of fire trail and single track and nice to finish on the velodrome”, Viotto commented.

AusCycling CEO Marne Fechner:

“The course and facilities that were provided by the MTB Wagga were second to none. We appreciate the assistance from the club and Wagga Wagga City Council in helping us deliver this event in a town known for its sporting achievements.”

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout is delighted AusCycling has once again chosen the city as for its 2023 Marathon National Championships.

“We are looking forward to welcoming competitors from far and wide, as well as from across our local region, to the city for what will be a great weekend of mountain bike racing,” Cr Tout said.

“The feedback we received about our $12-million Multisport Cycling Complex at Pomingalarna Reserve after last year’s event was really positive and the 2023 Championships will be another opportunity to showcase this state-of-the-art facility.”

The event will also be a good starting point for those who will be competing at the 2023 UCI Masters World Championships to be held in Western Australia in September.

Information on the 2023 AusCycling Marathon National Championships can be found on the event website.