Cannonball MTB Festival
Presented by Boost Mobile 9 – 13 February 2027
SIX massive events are set to attract riders from across the nation and around the world, with several of the top racers already locked in!
Get set for a stacked line-up of events, including a refreshed Specialized All-Mountain Enduro, the spectacular Oakley Pump Track Challenge, a new format of the Maxxis Dual Slalom, and the Fox Flow Motion Cup. We’ll then round out the week with the exclusive invite-only Deity Whip Wars and the infamous Rockshox Australian Open Downhill!
Entries are limited. Registrations close 6pm Wednesday 3 February unless sold out prior.
Download the Thredbo Mobile App to stay up to date with live timing, results, schedule changes, trail status, lift updates and more.
Boost Mobile Multi-Event Entry
Go bigger at Cannonball with the Boost Mobile Multi-Event Entry. Get more racing for your buck with access to 5 of 6 action-packed events, including the RockShox Australian Open Downhill, Specialized All-Mountain Enduro, FOX Flow Motion Cup, Oakley Pump Track Challenge and Maxxis Dual Slalom.
One entry. Five events. Maximum Cannonball action.
- 5 day lift access included: 9 – 13 February 2027
Specialized All-Mountain Enduro | Wednesday 10 February
The Specialized All-Mountain Enduro is back…and we’re taking over the mountain! Start high at top of the resort, drop into multiple stages of proper enduro chaos featuring techy rock gardens, punchy climbs, jumps and more. It’s got a bit of everything before you hit the finish line. No one-trick ponies here. You’ll need speed, fitness, line choice and serious bike control to survive all three stages.
- 2 day lift access included: 9 – 10 February 2027
Oakley Pump Track Challenge | Wednesday 10 February
The Oakley Pump Track Challenge is all about speed, flow and keeping the momentum alive. Pump the rollers. Double the jumps. Manual the straights. Every move counts as the you hit the centre stage of Cannonball! Qualifying kicks off Wednesday morning, with the fastest riders earning their spot in the night-time finals.
Fox Flow Motion Cup | Thursday 11 February
The FOX Flow Motion Cup combines fast lines and tight turns. It’s all about carrying speed into berms, railing the corners and laying off the brakes as every turn provides a chance to claw back time. Just pure flow and flat-out pace from top to bottom.
- 2 day lift access included: 10 – 11 February 2027
Maxxis Dual Slalom | Thursday 11 February
A new event format for 2027, the Maxxis Dual Slalom will see riders drop into separate courses before merging onto a shared track for bar-to-bar racing to the finish. Expect tight lines, inside vs outside battles, aggressive overtakes and some of the most exciting, crowd-pleasing racing on the planet. Nail your qualifying run to secure your spot in the finals!
Deity Whip Wars | Friday 12 February
Invite Only
The crowd-pleasing Deity Whip Wars is set to take off on a new time slot on Friday afternoon. With a selection of the loosest mountain bikers launching themselves sideways off the super booter at the heart of the event hub. The rider who lands the biggest ‘moto-style’ whip will claim the top honours, with bonus points awarded for those who exceed 90 degrees.
It’s not all about the whips, with the best freestyle riders in the country throwing down on the hunt for the best trick award!
Rockshox Australian Open Downhill | Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February
The RockShox Australian Open DH will push riders to the limit DH consists of speed, technical terrain, steep chutes, big hits and rough, unforgiving lines into one full-send descent. There’s no hiding on the track with seeding runs going down on Friday before an all out assault come finals time on Saturday. Every corner, rock garden and jump demands precision, commitment and concentration to take the top spot on the podium.
- 3 day lift access included: 11 – 13 February 2027
Enquiries
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