2026 entries will open at 12:00pm AEDT on 26th November 2025.
Limited to 100 riders only!
CLICK HERE to read our Entry Policies and Terms & Conditions including: refund policy, pregnancy policy, entry transfer policy, wait list policy, event rescheduling and cancellations.
Please get in touch via [email protected] or (03) 5261 5511 if you have any questions
ENTRY FEE
The Shimano Gravel Muster has an all-inclusive base entry fee that includes some accommodation, most meals and extras (as explained below). Field limit of 100 riders only.
| ENTRY FEE | Base Entry | Late Entry* |
| Race Entry and all inclusions detailed below | $1,743 | $2,091 |
* Note: Prices increase by 20% as of 1st July 2026
ACCOMMODATION
When entering online, you will be given the option to select your night 2 and 3 accommodation at the outback cattle stations, with several different options available. As explained in detail HERE >>
ENTRY FEE INCLUSIONS
- Entry to all 4 stages over 4 days
- Event merchandise item (tbc: arm warmers, hat, musette…)
- Camp site accommodation (based on BYO tent) X 2 nights ^ – at Hale River Homestead on Day 2, and Ross River Homestead on Day 3
- Transport of your gear for Days 2, 3 and 4 whilst you’re riding
- 2 x Breakfast (Day 3 and 4)
- 3 x Lunch (Day 2, 3 and 4)
- 4 x Dinners (Day 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- On-Course Hydration / nutrition, food and full support at the water points
- Beers and snacks at the pop up bar on Day 1
- Professional photographs, medical support, timing and results; plus on-course event staff support and all other ‘standard’ event services you’d expect such as safety systems and traffic management…
^ Click Here for more details on the Accommodation Upgrade Options
Summary of Entry Fee Inclusions – Food / Accomm
| STAGE | ACCOMMODATION | BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER | ON-COURSE SNACKS | |
| DAY 0 Wed 20 Aug | – | Stay in Alice Springs* (you book) | – | – | – | – |
| DAY 1 Thurs 21 Aug | 1 | Stay in Alice Springs* (you book) | – | – | YES | YES |
| DAY 2 Fri 22 Aug | 2 | Stay at Hale River Homestead INCLUDED | – | YES | YES | YES |
| DAY 3 Sat 23 Aug | 3 | Stay at Ross River Homestead INCLUDED | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| DAY 4 Sun 24 Aug | 4 | Stay in Alice Springs* (you book) | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| DAY 5 Mon 25 Aug | – | n/a | – | – | – | – |
*See ACCOMMODATION PLAN and Mercure Alice Springs Resort special deal ready for your bookings – Click Here >>
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN ENTRY FEE
The following items are NOT included in your entry fee and need to be booked yourself:
- Accommodation when in Alice Springs (Day 0, 1 and 4). See Accommodation Plan HERE >>
- Airport Transfers to/from Alice Springs – Optional add-on during online entry
- Breakfasts when in Alice Springs (Day 1 and 2)
- Lunch when in Alice Springs (Day 1)
- Alcohol for each dinner
100 rider field limit
Given the incredible success of the 2025 Gravel Muster and the popularity of gravel cycling we expect the event TO SELL OUT soon after entries open.
50% off LOCALS DISCOUNT
Alice Springs locals can receive a 50% discount to the base level entry fee. To be eligible, you MUST be a current and full financial member of either the Central Australia Rough Riders club (CARR) and/or the Alice Springs Cycling Club (ASCC) AND be a permanent resident of Alice Springs. To receive the discount please e-mail; [email protected] with your CARR / ASCC membership details and a copy of your drivers license showing your Alice Springs address. We will then provide you with a code to input when you enter online.
