Event Schedule

EVENT PROGRAM: Here is the official Event Program for the 2023 Redback MTB Stage Race. This fully explains the event with confirmed schedule, course details, rules and more. All riders should read it before arriving in Alice Springs and we will give you a paper copy at registration. Read it ONLINE HERE.


THURSDAY 17 AUGUST 2023

ALL DAYAIRPORT TRANSFERCompetitors arrive and airport shuttle operates. (Pre purchased only)
3:00pm – 6:00pm                         REGISTRATIONRegistration at Mercure Alice Springs Resort – ALL competitors must register during this time.
3:30pmSOCIAL RIDESocial ride, leaving from Mercure Alice Springs Resort
6:00pmRACE BRIEFINGRace briefing and official welcome at Mercure Alice Springs Resort
6:30pm onwardsHAPPY HOURMercure Alice Springs invite you to Happy Hour
 DINNERMercure Alice Springs bar and restaurant will be open for meals and drinks during and after these presentations. Bookings essential.


FRIDAY 18 AUGUST 2023

9:00am      STAGE 1                Westside XC Stage 1 START from Scout Hall on Larapinta Dve – XC racing stage.
5:00pm – 5:45pm   STAGE 2Rapid Ascent Stage 2 STARTS – up Anzac Hill in Central Alice Springs.
~5:45pmPRESENTATIONS Stage 1 and 2 presentations on ANZAC Hill immediately after Stage 2.


SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2023

9:00amSTAGE 3Eastside XC Race START from opposite Mercure Hotel next to Stott Tce
6:00pmPRESENTATIONS    Presentations for Stage 3
19/8 Update: Stage 3 Presentations will NOW be held at the start of Stage 4 (not this evening due to FIFA World Cup). 8:50am for B-Line, 9:00am for A-Line at Race Start outside the Juicy Rump at Lasseters.
from 6:30pmDINNERMid event dinner at Juicy Rump – Crowne Plaza Lasseters


SUNDAY 20 AUGUST  2023

9:00am STAGE 4Stage 4 STARTS from 9:00am from Crowne Plaza Lasseters – Individual Time Trial
6:15pmPRESENTATIONS      Presentations for Stage 4 at Alice Sprigs Golf Club (prior to Stage 5)
6:30pmSTAGE 5Stage 5 Night Race START for A-Line riders from Alice Springs Golf Club
6:45pmSTAGE 5Night Race start for B-Line riders from Alice Springs Golf Club
from 7:00pmDINNERDinner at Alice Springs Golf Club (dinner specials for Redback competitors)


MONDAY 21 AUGUST 2023

9:00am STAGE 6Eastside XC Race START – from the Schwarz Cres /  Todd River crossing.
from 5:00pmHAPPY HOUR(S)Meet for an end of race drink at The Mercure
6:00pm onwardsPRESENTATION CEREMONY AND RACE FINALE DINEREveryone is invited to join us for official race presentations for Stage 6 and the race finale diner which will be held on the lawns at The Mercure to celebrate the end of the race. Purchase dinner tickets HERE


TUESDAY 22 AUGUST 2023

ALL DAY          AIRPORT TRANSFER     Airport shuttle bus operates from Mercure Alice Springs Resort to the airport (pre-purchased only)

 *times may be subject to change (slightly) closer to the event