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Get ready for an unforgettable challenge on the stunning Central Coast! The X-Marathon Adventure Race – Oceania Championship 2026 will bring teams together to navigate wild coastlines, bushland trails, and pristine waterways in one of Australia’s most scenic endurance events. 

Just 1.5 hours north of Sydney, in the heart of the stunning Central Coast, the X-Marathon Adventure Race invites teams to experience one of Australia’s premier endurance challenges — now back as the Oceania Adventure Racing Championship 2026. From rugged bushland ridgelines to pristine waterways and wild coastal terrain, this course captures the true spirit of adventure racing in one unforgettable event.

The 2026 edition will feature two distinct courses designed to suit a range of athletes:

• Full Course (24-hour) — the ultimate challenge for experienced teams ready to push their limits across a demanding, world-class route.

• Half Course (12-hour) — a shorter yet equally spectacular version that offers an achievable but rewarding adventure for emerging racers and mixed-ability teams.

The Central Coast provides a breathtaking natural playground filled with variety and cultural depth. The course will explore the famous Bouddi Coastal Walk, renowned for its sweeping ocean views, secluded beaches, and dramatic sandstone cliffs. Teams will also navigate sections around the Brisbane Water, a vast and intricate inlet surrounded by forested hills, hidden bays, and tidal channels — a stunning backdrop that blends serenity with navigational challenge.

This region is also steeped in Aboriginal heritage, with ancient rock engravings, middens, and sacred sites that honour the Traditional Custodians of the land. Every footstep through these landscapes connects racers to stories that stretch back thousands of years, reminding all participants of the enduring spirit and significance of Country.

At the heart of X-Marathon’s success are its passionate and experienced race directors, who bring over a decade of expertise in designing and delivering top-tier adventure races across Australia. Having lived on the Central Coast for the past five years, they possess deep local knowledge of the terrain, conditions, and hidden gems that make this region so unique. Their mission goes beyond simply hosting a race — it’s about creating an authentic, inclusive, and exhilarating experience that pushes boundaries while celebrating teamwork, strategy, and the great outdoors.

As accomplished adventure racers themselves, the race directors infuse every detail of X-Marathon with insider knowledge — ensuring the course is not only challenging and balanced across trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation but also rich in scenery and smart in design. Each edition features a brand-new course that rewards endurance, sharp thinking, and collaboration, making every year a fresh test of skill and spirit.

The X-Marathon community is built on camaraderie and respect for nature. The event proudly upholds principles of sustainability, safety, and fairness, ensuring a professional, welcoming environment that caters to both elite teams aiming for championship glory and newcomers seeking their first taste of multi-discipline adventure.

With its convenient proximity to Sydney yet surrounded by wild and untouched landscapes, the Central Coast setting makes X-Marathon an ideal destination race — easy to reach, hard to forget.

Join us at the X-Marathon Adventure Race – Oceania Championship 2026, and be part of an unforgettable journey through some of NSW’s most spectacular wilderness. Whether you’re racing for the title or for the sheer joy of the challenge, X-Marathon promises an adventure crafted with passion, precision, and purpose.