‘Thunder-bandit-wild-avengers’ with Dave, Hugh, Ali and Sloshy winning Geo 2021 at Crescent Head.
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After 25 years of mud, mountains, and mayhem, Australia’s toughest adventure race is celebrating its silver anniversary in true GeoQuest style — with white water, wild terrain, and one final classic race format before big changes ahead.
From Batemans Bay to Yamba, GeoQuest has taken racers through the wildest corners of the NSW coast. Some say they’ve paddled every river east of the Great Divide; others are still washing the mud out of their gear from the early 2000s. Through floods, storms, and sleepless nights, GeoQuest has remained the proving ground for Australia’s and the world’s best endurance athletes.
2026: The 25th Birthday Race — Forster, NSW
This June, the legendary course heads to Forster, building on the plans from the 2025 edition that was cancelled due to severe weather. While teams never got to see that course, we’ve had extra time to make it something truly special for GeoQuest’s 25th birthday. It still includes white water, of course — along with plenty of our favourite sections — but we’re also working hard behind the scenes to make this milestone edition one to remember.
“When we first designed GeoQuest, we wanted it to be the ultimate test of adventure racing — not just a race, but a shared experience that teams would talk about for life,” says Craig Bycroft, original course designer. “After 25 years, that spirit hasn’t changed — only the mud, the rivers, and the memories have multiplied.”
The Final Chapter in the Classic Format
This will be the last GeoQuest in its current 48-hour format. Organisers have confirmed that 2027 will bring major changes, with new distance, time, and location options under consideration.
“If you’ve ever had GeoQuest on your bucket list,” says Chris Dixon, Race Director, “this is the one to do. It’s the end of an era — and the start of something new.”
Entries and Early Bird Offers
Super Early Bird entries are now open at geoquest.com.au/how-to-enter for a limited time this month. Race information, logistics, and team details can be found at geoquest.com.au.
For those reliving past glories or getting inspired for their first Geo, explore the Race Reports archive and the Hall of Fame celebrating 25 years of Australia’s ultimate adventure challenge.
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