ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge

Sporting Events

9 May 2026 Annual Event

ZACH MACH is Mackay’s best multisport adventure challenge. Held once a year, ZACH MACH celebrates the life of Zach Roberts, an outstanding young man who embraced adventure and challenge. This event is for the weekend warrior to the elite, aged 7 to 107+.

There are two parts to this adventure weekend:

ZACH MACH – Go solo, partner up, create a relay team or register for a stage only.

37.5 kilometre MTB on the mountains, 10 kilometre Kayak with Barra on Teemburra Dam, 10 kilometre Run with butterflies in the Rainforest at Cattle Creek, 30 kilometre road cycle past historic cane farms. Prize money is up for grabs in all stages and overall.

MINI MACH – Sign up your entire family for this fun introductory short-distance adventure challenge event. Prepare to ride, run and get wet: dirt, water, stones, grass and… possibly mud!

Embrace this great outdoors challenge and register now.

Facilities

Cafe Carpark Family Friendly Public Toilet Restaurant

Rates

From AU$19.95

Registration prices differ based on early bird rates, late fees, solo vs team registrations and number of stages each athlete chooses to compete in. Prize money is up for grabs in each category, stage and overall.

Event Dates

Annual Event

9 May 2026

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