
The Willo cross country marathon presented by shimano

The Willo Marathon presented by Shimano
29 March 2026, Nowra NSW
Make it a weekend! Pre-Rego Saturday at the event hub from 3PM!
The Willo Mountain Bike Marathon is one of those bucket list events you wont want to miss. Situated in Currambene State Forests near Nowra NSW, the trails take on one of the best marathon circuits on the south coast. The Willo is not just about riding on the limit, its about connecting with other riders, enjoying the scenery and racing the way you ride!
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Select Your Distance
Race the way you ride and select a distance below to learn more about each event.


The Roots
Willo’s Legacy
The Willo was founded as a tribute to the late Australian National XCM Champion James Williamson, we are proud to continue his legacy through this event.
- Dedicated Junior Event
- A focus on participation and connection
- Distances to suit all abilities
- Relaxed and inclusive atmosphere
The Format
Distances to suit all
There is a distance to suit all ages from our 12km junior and Adult 12km through to our Challenge 40km, Adventure 60km and the Epic 80km.
- Start lap for all distances
- Dedicated start times for each category
- Dedicated sweep riders & course marshals
- Feed zone and neutral support mechanic
- Race village with lifestyle expo
- Live timing
The Destination
Epic trails through stunning landscape
Willo takes you on a journey through the Currambene State Forests near Nowra NSW. Situated on the South Coast of NSW, Nowra is the perfect weekend destination and only a short drive from Canberra, Wollongong and Sydney.












