THE DIRTY DOCKER FESTIVAL

THE DIRTY DOCKER FESTIVAL – Lancefield, Australia

• Date: 10th - 11th October 2026
• Location: Lancefield, Victoria, Australia
• Distances: 15km, 65km, 110km, 140km
• Event Type: Gravel Festival, Gravel Race, Cyclocross, Trail Run

The Dirty Docker returns to the Macedon Ranges for a weekend-long celebration of off-road riding, running, and community. This welcoming gravel festival in Australia gathers riders and runners to a landscape of quiet forests and rolling hills just an hour from Melbourne. It’s a multi-faceted event, offering everything from competitive gravel races and cyclocross to social rides and trail runs, all anchored by a lively central village atmosphere where the stories of the day are shared.

The headline gravel event, Cobawsome, sends riders deep into the surrounding region, exploring the varied microclimates of the Macedon Ranges. With routes stretching from a brief 15km loop to a challenging 140km journey, there is a rhythm for every rider. The terrain is a mix of surfaces that rewards both endurance and skill, winding through the unridden landscapes between Mt Macedon and the Cobaw Forest. It’s a chance to find your pace with the gravel under your tyres.

Beyond the main gravel routes, the festival weekend is packed with other ways to participate. Cross-Vegas offers a lighthearted introduction to cyclocross, with a course of grass, mud, and obstacles open to any type of bike. For those preferring two feet, the Lanny XC Run provides a challenging cross-country course. And for a less structured day, the Dirty Drifter is a checkpoint-based ride with no set start time, encouraging pure exploration and personal adventure.

The heart of the Dirty Docker is its Fiesta Village. More than just a start/finish line, it’s a place to connect. Participants are encouraged to camp for the weekend, pitching tents or parking RVs to stay immersed in the festival atmosphere. It’s a space for swapping stories, sharing a cold drink, and enjoying the camaraderie that defines the gravel scene. This focus on community makes it one of the more distinctive other gravel events in Australia.

Set in the town of Lancefield, the event is perfectly positioned to showcase some of Victoria's most compelling terrain. The area is known for its quiet roads and extensive network of gravel tracks, making it a fitting home for a growing gravel festival in Australia. The weekend is a true celebration of endurance and the simple pleasure of moving through a landscape, whether you are racing for a time or simply riding for the experience. More information is on the official event website.