THE DIRTY DOCKER

10th - 12th OCTOBER 2025

After an absolute ripper of a time in 2024 - think mud, sweat, and plenty of laughs - The Dirty Docker is back for 2025, and we can’t wait!

The multi-day festival is all about running, riding, and good times in the stunning Macedon Ranges. Across the weekend, you can tackle three epic events: a cross-country run, an off-road cyclo-cross race, and a gravel cycling challenge.

But this isn’t your average weekend slog - we’re talking rugged trails, mud pits, sand traps, obstacles, and all the unpredictable terrain that makes it an absolute belter of an adventure.

Then, after a hard day on the legs, Saturday night turns into a full-blown festival with live music, fire pits, food trucks, and an outdoor bar to sink a cold one with your mates. Whether you're pitching a tent or kicking back in some luxe glamping, it’s all about good times, great people, and one hell of a weekend.

COBAWsome!

The premier event is Sunday’s gravel cycling event, covering the region's microclimates of the Macedon Ranges. Offering distances of 15km - 45km - 100km - 135km.

Cross-Vegas

A fun introduction to the crazy world of Cyclo-Cross, where you’ll be on an off-road, course over grass, mud, sand, with obstacles.Come with what ever bike you have and attempt to get around the course.

The Lanny XC Run

Grab some shoes and get out there and run! This is a fun and challenging course that includes cross-country elements.

Bush Beer Mile

Forget the track. Forget the rules. Forget your common sense. This isn’t your average Beer Mile.

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Lancefield, Victoria 3435

 

ARRIVING FROM NORTH 

Driving from the North, take the Broadford exit (C311) from the Hume HWY and follow signs to Kilmore (C311). From Kilmore follow the signs WEST to Kyenton / Lancefield (C324).

ARRIVING FROM MELBOURNE

Drive direction Melbourne Airport (M2). Continue past and follow Signs to Sunbury / Lancefield (C743). Make a right, direction NORTH to Lancefield, on Lancefield RD (C325)

In the heart of the Macedon Ranges, just one-hour drive from Melbourne, Lancefield is nestled in between the Mt Macedon and the Cobaw Forest. Some of the best unridden terrain you can imagine. 

Embrace the Dirty Docker and stay over at the Fiesta Village. The Lancefield Park offers a powered site where we can accommodate RV campers, byo tents, a swag or better still leave it to us and stay in style, we’re we have a special limited availability of Glamping.

PARK UP!

The heart and spirit of the Dirty Docker will be in the evening’s proceedings following Saturday’s XC events. Fire pits will be lit, saunas will be cranking, ice baths, live music and local town activities all the while enjoying some food and drinks and laughing with mates. 

Lancefield offers some accommodation in the town too…

If you’ve booked a campsite at the Dirty Docker, here's a quick overview with the key info:

  • The camping section is open from 4 pm

  • You can enter via Chauncey Street

  • Onsite there are showers and power

  • There will be a bar from Bridge Rd Brewery 

There is a BBQ in the park but it will be busy, so we suggest you use BYO cooking facilities.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday

3:00pm–10:00pmGlamping / Camping Check-in
5:00pm–7:00pmEarly Number Collection Registration

Saturday

9:00amNumber Collection Registration – Fiesta Village

Lanny Cross Country Run

11:00amCross Country course open
11:50amBriefing + Line up – Lanny XC ‘OPEN’ Male and Female
12:00pmSTART – Lanny XC ‘OPEN’ Male and Female (3 Laps)
12:45pmPresentations – ‘OPEN’ Male and Female
12:55pmBriefing + Line up – Lanny XC ‘KIDS’
1:00pmSTART – Lanny XC ‘KIDS’ (3 Small Laps)
1:20pmPresentation – Lanny XC ‘KIDS’
1:25pmBriefing + Line up – Lanny XC ‘ELITE’ (4 Laps)
1:30pmSTART – Lanny XC ‘ELITE’ (4 Laps)
2:15pmPresentation – Lanny XC ‘ELITE’

Cross Vegas – Cyclo-Cross

2:15pmCourse Open
2:40pmBriefing + Line up – Newcomers Cross
2:45pmSTART – Newcomers Cross (30min + 1 Lap)
3:20pmPresentation – Newcomers Cross
3:25pmBriefing + Line up – Kids Cross
3:30pmSTART – Kids Cross (10min + 1 Lap)
3:45pmPresentation – Kids Cross
3:55pmBriefing + Line up – Women’s Cross
4:00pmSTART – Women’s Cross (40min + 1 Lap)
4:45pmPresentation – Women’s Cross
4:55pmBriefing + Line up – Men’s Cross
5:00pmSTART – Men’s Cross (40min + 1 Lap)
5:45pmPresentation – Men’s Cross

Bush Beer Mile

6:00pmBeer Mile Explanation
6:15pmRookie Race + Teams
6:30pmElite Race

Sunday

6:30amNumber Collection Opens
8:20amBriefing + Line up – Pint
8:30amSTART – Pint (135km)
8:50amBriefing + Line up – Schooner
9:00amSTART – Schooner (95km)
9:20amBriefing + Line up – Pot
9:30amSTART – Pot (45km)
10:50amBriefing + Line up – Lanny Loop
11:00amSTART – Lanny Loop (15km)
4:30pmEvent Closed

FAQs

  • Way way back there will be a car following the last rider and pulling in the signs. So if all else fails there will be someone coming…eventually to help you out.

  • Yes this is a fully timed event. Don’t worry if you’re not at the front at the start, because your time will only start when you cross the start line. All finish times will be recorded and available to see after the finish.

  • Yes, we have Multiple drink/aid stations out on the course. 

    There will be the ability to refill water, hydration mix drinks, sweet snacks and fruit as well as some minor first aid supplies at all aid stations.

  • KIDS EVENTS - KIDS CROSS - LANNY XC KIDS  - Kids must be over 3 and under 12 years old. Parents are welcome to join their children no course, but it is not compulsory.

    COBAWSOME - Gravel - All Disciplines - Children under 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

  • You can collect your numbers at the following times:

    • Friday 10th: 17:00 - 19:00 - Fiesta Village 

    • Saturday 20th: 09:00 - 19:00 Fiesta Village 

    • Sunday 12th: From 06:30 Fiesta Village

    NOTES ABOUT BIBS:

    • Your bib is fitted with a timing chip. It will start recording your time when you cross the start line, so no need to rush to the start line!

    • Bibs will NOT be posted out before the event

    • All participants must wear their bib on the front of their shirt (running events) and attached to the front of their bike (cycling events) during the event at all times.

    • Any participant not wearing a bib during the event will be asked to leave the event course

  • We will be awarding overall place getters in each event (LANNY XC & CROSS-VEGAS) for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female and Kids. Each will receive a prize from our sponsors.

    Presentations will take place directly after each event at the Fiesta Village. If you are not present at the presentation, the next best place will claim your prize. 

  • There are toilets available both at the Fiesta Village at the public toilet block.

  • All Camping, Glamping, and camper/van sites will be unpowered. 

    However, we will provide several designated power tents equipped with multiple outlets for charging devices.

  • Official Photos will be free to download after the event. You can expect an email within 48 hours after the event.

    Otherwise, you can visit the website to download event photos.

  • There is availability for parking at Lancefield Park adjacent to the Fiesta Village. 

    Glampers / Campers and Camper Vans will all have VIP parking allocated with their site. 

    If the parking at Lancefield Park is full, there is ample parking around the streets of Lancefield Park without any parking restrictions on a Saturday or Sunday, all very short walking distance from the start.

  • Yep, no need to stress, we will have coffee trucks at the Fiesta Village for the entire weekend!

  • There will be food vendors at the Fiesta Village available for purchase on:

    • Saturday: 12:30 until 20:30 

    • Sunday:  07:00 until 16:00

    Be sure to pop outside the village and explore the town of Lancefield. With great offerings at the:

    • Lancefield Hotel - Great pub! Classic beers and deluxe pub style meals 

    • Lost Watering Hole - Local Brewery with Craft Beers and meal options 

    • Lancefield Lodge - Country style meals, pizza oven, and cozy cocktail / wine bar.

    • Cleveland Estate - Beautiful winery with Carriage House Restaurant 

    • Lancefield Bakery - Heart of the town! Classics country town bakery

    • Lancefield Providore - Fresh Produce store with healthy takeaway food and beverage options 

    • The Aspy Cafe’ - Country style cafe with a hearty menu

  • Official first aid and medical services will be based at the Fiesta Village and will respond to any emergency calls on the course. 

    If you are injured or see someone who needs medical help, stop to check on them. Then, send the next available person to alert the nearest event marshal, who will contact MQ and send for medical support.

  • Yes, we will have WHEELHOUSE BIKES on site to attend to any bike issue you may be experiencing last minute. And will have any list minute bike items you may be looking to grab before you head out.

  • Yeah you filthy animal, of course! 

    We have multiple options to shower, from existing shower facilities at Lancefield Park to the extra portable shower blocks brought in. You choose!  

    Feel free to use either, whether you are staying on site or just want a rinse before driving back home.

  • No, the show rolls on! It is called the DIRTY DOCKER after all.

  • If you decide to cancel your ticket, you will not be issued a cash refund.

    But instead, a credit which can be passed onto a friend or family or kept to use at the following year's event.