28 Feb – 1 March 2026 (20th anniversary!)

“BRUTAL”

That’s 👆how most riders describe the 100km Otway Odyssey when they cross the line after 4, 6… or even 10 HOURS of ears-pinned racing.

But then…

Nine times out of ten, the very next thing they utter is something like…

“BUT I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!”

It’s hard to put your finger on what has kept people flocking back to the Odyssey for NINETEEN YEARS, while other events have come, gone and faded into obscurity.

Maybe it’s because there’s something for ALL riders – with a suite of races of 100km, 50km 30km 10km…

Maybe it’s the post-race elation that can only be experienced after pushing yourself to your limits on singletrack, no matter the race distance, that never seems to end…

Maybe it’s the pristine wilderness of the Otway National Park…

Maybe it’s the deep elite field made up of World-Cup contenders & national jersey holders…

Maybe it’s that nod or wink shared between riders that says “I know what you did. You’re tough as nails”…

Or maybe…

It’s the magical combination of ALL these things (and more).

We’re honoured to say that the Otway Odyssey remains a MUST DO event for everyone who’s anyone on the Aussie cycling scene (you included!). We had ~1,800 riders last year and anticipate 2,000+ in 2025.

So…

If you’ve raced it before…

Challenge yourself to beat your personal best in 2026!.

If this is your first dance with the Otway “devil”…

You’re in for a treat – you only get your “first time” once. And it will be one you remember for the rest of your life.

And if you’re still working your way up to 100km…

Awesome! – enter one of the shorter events and be part of the buzzing atmosphere and world-class trails.

WHOEVER YOU ARE, WHATEVER YOUR RIDING SPEED…

WELCOME TO THE 2026 OTWAY ODYSSEY.

THIS IS WHERE LEGENDS ARE FORGED.

GREAT OTWAY GRAVEL GRIND – the Otway Odyssey MTB races on Saturday are coupled with the GOGG gravel races on Sunday and make for a terrific double header weekend.

EVENT DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March 2026
• LOCATION: Forrest, Victoria (in the Otways)
• COURSES: TBC shortly! Exact mix of 2026 racesTBC, but will include so far…
  • 100km Otway Odyssey
  • 50km Shorty
  • 30km Rookie (Sunday)
  • 30km Odyssey Angels – women’s start (Sunday)
  • 10km Pioneer (Sunday)
  • 17km Adaptive Cycle race (Sunday)
  • Groms – fun riding for (little) kids
• ENTRIES: will open in September 2025
• ENTRY FEES: VIEW HERE >> (includes Early Entry Price until 1st Dec!)

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GREAT OTWAY GRAVEL GRIND – the Otway Odyssey MTB races on Saturday are coupled with the GOGG gravel races on Sunday and make for a terrific double header weekend.

TESTIMONIALS

“Brutal. But it is the Odyssey!” – David, 2022 100km Odyssey rider

“The was my first mountain bike event at age 51. I had the best time. The course was brutal but so rewarding to hit the finish line. I’m still on a high 4 days later and I can’t stop talking about the race. The whole thing really blew me away!” – Mark Williams, 2021 100km Odyssey rider

“Incredible single track, stunning scenery, excellent support and sensational race and event village vibe … there’s so much to love about the Otway Odyssey!” Shane Hughes, 2020 100km Odyssey rider

“30 seconds into the race I had a face full of dust and I knew it was going to be a good ride! The sweet single track and hard-@ss climbing didn’t disappoint…” Kathryn Visser, 2019 50km 2nd-place Female.

“It’s still my favourite course, in my favourite setting, at the best time of year and I’d highly recommend it to anyone who loves adventure and awesome trails, and the shorter varieties to anybody staring out.”
Peta Mullens, 5-time Otway Odyssey female Champion