ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge

ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge

Saturday, 9 May 2026 to Sunday, 10 May 2026

Finch Hatton, QLD

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The ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge from 9 to 10 May 2026 is a Multisport Event for the weekend warrior to the elite in Mackay, Queensland.

Disciplines include MTB, kayak, trail run and a road cycle in the Pioneer Valley. Compete in all stages (Full Mach) or enter a specific stage only. Go solo, as a pair or create a relay team. The full Zach Mach Adventure Challenge is for ages 18+.

The Mini Mach on Sunday involves MTB, orienteering and a river crossing. Refer to the event website options and age restrictions.

The event celebrates the life of an outstanding young man, Zach Roberts. Zach was an adventure racer and a much loved student at Mackay Christian College who tragically passed away in an accident at the age of 18.

Organiser

Tri-Activ8

Distances/Events

Saturday - Zach Mach: solo/pair/relay + individual stages
40K MTB
+ 10K Kayak
+ 10K Trail Run
+ 30K Road Cycle

Sunday - Mini Mach: solo/pair
~ 2K MTB
+ Navigation
+ River Crossing
+ 2.5K MTB

Location map

The Race HQ is Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton (less than 50 minutes drive from Mackay CBD).

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 14 May 2025.

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