X-Marathon

SEP

5-6

2026

An ARWS Oceania Championship expedition race on the Central Coast NSW offering 24 hour and 12 hour team formats with trekking, mountain biking and paddling.

5-6 Sep 2026

Killcare,

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HALF 12-HOUR COURSE 15 50 15 km FULL 24-HOUR COURSE 20 65 25 km

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X-Marathon ARWS Oceania Championship

X-Marathon is a non-stop expedition adventure race scheduled for 5–6 September 2026 on the Central Coast, New South Wales, with Killcare listed as the event location. The event forms part of the ARWS Oceania Championship and includes team categories for two and four people.

Two course formats are offered. The Full course is a 24 hour continuous expedition race that combines trekking, mountain biking and paddling. The Half course is a 12 hour version with shorter distances and reduced navigation. Kayaking equipment is supplied as part of entry for both courses.

Approximate distances for each course are:

Full course trekking: 20 km
Full course mountain biking: 65 km
Full course paddling: 25 km
Half course trekking: 15 km
Half course mountain biking: 50 km
Half course paddling: 15 km

Entry fees start from $300 per person for the Full course and from $200 per person for the Half course. The winner in the Mixed team of four category receives a free entry to the ARWS Championship 2027. The venue is described as about a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

65 km

Full 24-Hour Course (mountain Biking)

50 km

Half 12-Hour Course (mountain Biking)

25 km

Full 24-Hour Course (paddling)

20 km

Full 24-Hour Course (trekking)

15 km

Half 12-Hour Course (trekking)

15 km

Half 12-Hour Course (paddling)