event overview
THE SCHEDULE
Event
TIMES
13 -15 march 2026
Thursday
12
march
From 2:00 pm
Registration Opens & Rider Pack Pick-up
Bridge Road Brewers, 42 Ford St. Beechworth
5:00-6.00 pm
Welcome Function and Rider Q&A
Bridge Road Brewers, 42 Ford St. Beechworth
FROM 5.00 PM
Friday
13
march
8:00 am
Registration Opens
Yack Creek Distillery, 231 Bells Flat Road, Yackandandah
9:00 am
stage 1 - race start
Start / Finish – Yack Creek Distillery, Indigo Epic Trail
FROM 1.00 PM
lunch & PRESENTATIONS
Yack Creek Distillery, 231 Bells Flat Road, Yackandandah
SATURDAY
14
March
8.00 AM
Registration Opens
5 Acres Bar & Kitchen
9.00 AM
STAGE 2 - RACE START
Start / Finish – 5 Acres, Mystic Bike Park
FROM 1.00 PM
LUNCH & PRESENTATIONS
5 Acres Bar & Kitchen
SUNDAY
15
march
8.00 AM
Registration Opens
Indigo Epic Trail – Mauger Road (rear of Beechworth Holiday Park)
9.00 AM
STAGE 3 - START
Start / Finish – Beechworth, Indigo Epic Trail
FROM 1.00 PM
lunch & PRESENTATIONS
Destination Information
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- Where to Unwind
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Stage 3 @ Beechworth / Indigo Epic Trail.
What a course we have put together to finish the Mystic Yak for 2026!
Starting on the Beechworth side of the Indigo Epic Trail riders will head out past Lake Kerford and into a loop of some of the best trails, including a second dose of Gold Rush and Homeward Bound. But the payoff for this stage is without doubt the amazing descent to the Finish Line on the Baarmutha Belter trail.
Empty the tank on this final stage then head to Bridge Road Brewers just up from the finish line in town for presentations and a well earned beer and bite to eat!
Full Course : 42km / 918m elevation🚵
Short Course : 30km / 672m elevation🚵
Stage 2 : The Mystic Yak @ Mystic Bike Park
This stage promises to present a true test for riders across the renown trails of Mystic Bike Park.
Don`t be fooled by the perceived shortness of these stages, the elevation and technical single track will present a massive challenge! After a testing climb from the start, ahead lies classic trails such as Flowmingo, Tombstone, Sugar Glider and The Rapids. The Full Course includes a second climb back up to conquer Lemon Squeeze, Couch Surfer and Shred Kellys Last Stand.
Full Course : 34km / 916m elevation🚵
Short Course : 22km / 570m elevation🚵
Stage 1 : The Mystic Yak @Yackandanda / Indigo Epic Trail
We head to Yackandandah for the start of an adventurous three days ahead and the first stage promises to be a cracker!🔥The highlight course from our inaugural event, the "Yack Tracks" are simply superb and this course promises the ultimate adventure! The postcard moment is no doubt the crossing at Nine Mile Creek on the Gold Rush Trail but the Homeward Bound 6km descent to the Finish Line is the payoff. 📸
The Full Course includes some additional single track toward the end of the stage, while the Short Course takes a fire road early to skip some technical single track early in the course.
Full Course : 41km / 981m elevation🚵
Short Course : 30km / 758m elevation🚵
Every good event needs a good HQ and what better base could we ask for than @bridgeroadbrewers in Beechworth! 🍺
Our admin team will be set up here on the Thursday afternoon prior to the event for you to collect your Registration Packs when you come into town. 🚵
And from 5pm we will hold a Welcome Function at the venue, including a Rider Q&A session. From there we would recommend you enjoy one of their famed Pizzas and of course sample one or two of their fine brews! 🍕
But don`t have too many as three BIG days are ahead, with the good news being that our Final Presentations will be back at Bridge Road Brewers after Stage 3 where you can enjoy more than a couple of well earned drinks!🍻
Give the Yak a Crack 🦬
For the first time ever, the Mystic Yak will be rolling out 3 Full Stages. We will be taking on the best trails across:
•Mystic MTB Park, Bright
•Indigo Epic Trail, Beechworth and Yackandandah
Early bird registrations are still live get in now for only $330 🚵♂️
E-bike friendly ⚡️
Short and long courses available ✅
Have you ridden Victoria`s High Country? 🚵
Registrations are Now Open for The Mystic Yak, a three day MTB stage race featuring all the best trails of Mystic MTB Park at Bright and the Indigo Epic Trail in Beechworth and Yackandandah. 🐮
Sign up today and save - the early bird Weekend Pass is only $330! There is a long and short course option for each stage to cater for riders of all levels - you just need a sense of adventure! 🤝
Grab a mate and hit the road for a fun weekend, and come "Have A Crack At The Yak!"! 👍
Give your New Year`s Resolution an actual timeline!⌛
10 weeks until The Mystic Yak hits Victoria`s High Country. Dust off your bike, start training and sign up to tackle your first big challenge for 2026 - a Three Day MTB event! 🚵
We can guarantee that feeling of achievement when you cross the finish line each day! 😎👍More info in bio...👑
From the 13th to the 15th of March, the Mystic Yak is now 3 FULL Stages!
Come experience Ride High Country Victoria with stages at Yackandandah, Bright and Beechworth all over one fun weekend.
Riders will also have the option to compete in a shorter format, with stages roughly 25% less distance and elevation compared to the full stages.
So grab your mates and "Come Have A Crack at the Yak!"
Register now link in bio!
