Convict 100
1 May 2027 · St Albans, Hawkesbury (New South Wales) · Australia
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Mountain bike marathon in the hamlet of St Albans in the Hawkesbury Valley north-west of Sydney, held for the 20th time in 2026 (organiser Max Adventure). The 100 km course with around 1,800 m of climbing follows the historic Convict Trail and the Old Great North Road, mixing fire trails, natural rock gardens, singletrack and cobbles laid in convict times. There are also 67 and 48 km races, with elite, age-group, single-speed, gravel/cyclocross and e-bike categories.
- Participation
- Open to all
- Category
- MTB Marathon
- Distances
- 100 / 67 / 48 km
- Elevation
- approx. 1,800 m (100 km)
- Entry fee
- A$115–215 depending on distance and entry date (2026)
- Categories
- Men & Women
- Country
- Australia
About the event
The Convict 100 is one of the longest-running MTB marathons in Australia; it is organised by Max Adventure, an adventure and running event company founded in 2002. Part of the route follows the historic Convict Trail, built by hand between 1826 and 1836; there is no groomed singletrack, instead there are fire trails, rock sections and rocky descents such as Blue Hill or The 8 Mile. Parts of the course cross private land and are only open on race day; trails and roads remain open to other traffic.
The race is unsupported: once riders leave St Albans they do not return until the finish, and outside assistance (other than from fellow competitors) leads to disqualification. Mandatory gear is checked, and the three aid stations offer neither cups nor gels. Riders start in waves; anyone missing the 12:45 pm cut-off at km 59.5 is redirected onto the 67 km course (2026). An MTBA licence is not required. Part of the entry fee goes to the volunteer St Albans Rural Fire Brigade, whose members provide most of the course marshals.
St Albans lies a good two hours north of Sydney; coming from Sydney, the recommended route crosses one of the free ferries near Wisemans Ferry. Camping is in paddocks around the village (no showers), and there is no mobile reception there.
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Sources
- Convict 100: Official website (2026-10)
- Convict 100: 100km Course (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Event Entry (2026-10)
- Convict 100: 2026 Wrap Up (2026-10)
- Max Adventure: Events (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Event Overview (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Race Rules (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Race Day (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Event Centre (Travel) (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Frequently Asked Questions (2026-10)
- Convict 100: Charity Partner (2026-10)
- Convict 100: About Us (2026-10)
Checked: Website: 1.5.2027, St Albans; Startgelder noch 2026 (Frühmeldung 2026 ab 1.12.), 10/2026