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Frequently asked questions

 

Is SEVEN 2026 the qualifying event for the 2026 World Championships in Nannup?

Yes. SEVEN in May 2026 is the qualifier for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup.

I would like to have a Trade Stall at the 2026 event. How do I go about this?

Please send us an email to let us know you are keen, and we’ll go from there.

I lost/misplaced/left my property on course or at the event village. How do I get it back?

After the race, all lost property is taken to Stopping Place Café on the corner of Brockman Street and Warren Road. It remains there until Monday evening, after the event. Any property not collected or claimed by Monday evening will be discarded/’redistributed’. Lost property will not be posted back to riders.

I forgot to collect my Buckle and/or UCI Medal after I finished my race. Can you post them to me?

No. Riders are responsible for remembering to collect their Buckles and UCI Medals, or having someone else collect them on their behalf, on race day. The only exception is for a rider who finished their race, but was immediately transferred to hospital, and couldn’t physically collect their Buckle/Medal, or have anyone else collect it for them.

I am already registered, but how do I change my race distance?

Locate your original registration confirmation email. It contains your personal registration link. Click on this link and you will go into your registration. You can change any details, including your race distance.

I don’t have an AusCycling race license. What do I do?

Simply purchase the AusCycling $11 one-day event license when you register.

When does online registration close?

Tuesday evening on the week before race day.

Is the full course open to train on?

No. Sector 2 is private property and must not be ridden before race day. Training routes are available here.

I can’t make it to the event – can I get a refund or defer my entry?

Refunds are only available up until 4 weeks before race day. You can defer your entry to next year’s event any time before race day. Send us an email.

What time is registration open on Friday before race day?

11am to 5pm at the Event Village in Foreshore Park, Brockman Street, Nannup.

I can’t make it on Friday to pick up my pack, can my friend pick it up for me?

Yes they can. All they need is your name.

Can I pick my pack up on Saturday morning before the race?

Only if you let us know. We will not have time to register hundreds of riders on Saturday morning, and you risk not making it to the start line in time if you leave it until Saturday morning to pick up your pack. If you absolutely cannot pick your pack up on Friday, and you do not have anyone to pick it up for you, please send us an email.

Where is the race start and Event Village?

On Brockman Street and Foreshore Park in Nannup (not at the Recreation Centre).

Where is the event parking?

All participants and spectators must park on the Nannup District High School Oval. Parking on the main street of Nannup or at the Recreation Centre is not permitted. Please follow the parking signs to the School (see map here). The parking fee is $10.00 per car, and this is an important fundraiser for the P&C.

I’ve been given a race plate and race bib. Where do they go?

The smaller race plate gets fixed to your front handlebars with the cable ties provided. DO NOT BEND, FOLD, WRAP OR MODIFY YOUR RACE PLATE IN ANY WAY. It must be seen clearly from the front, hanging flat, facing forward, below your front handlebars. Wrapping, bending, folding, cutting or modifying the race plate may break the timing chip and you may not receive a start or finish time. Please CLICK HERE for examples of correct and incorrect race plate mounting. You may also face disqualification by the commissaires. The larger race bib gets attached to the back of your jersey, using the safety pins provided.

Can I buy a souvenir t-shirt or jersey online before the event?

Not at the moment. All official SEVEN merch is only available to purchase at the Event Village on the Friday and Saturday of race weekend, or from Stopping Place Café in Nannup on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Is there a list of riders who are racing?

Soon we will will publish the 2026 list of riders. Please stay tuned.

What is the race start protocol/timings?

  • 6:40m – All riders muster at Foreshore Park. Identify the signs for your race distance, and move to that location.
  • 6:50am – Race Briefing commences
  • 7:00am – Elite Men and Women start – timing starts from the gun
  • 7:02am – Sub 5.5hr SEVEN riders start – timing starts when they roll over the start line
  • SEVEN Age Category riders start immediately after the sub 5.5hr riders – timing starts when they roll over the start line
  • FIVE riders start 2 minutes after the last of the SEVEN riders – timing starts when they roll over the start line
  • THREE and ONE riders start after the FIVE riders – timing starts when they roll over the start line

Do I have to apply for the sub-5.5-hr start area?

No. If you know you will complete the SEVEN course in under 5.5 hours, please present to the side of the forward area of the start chute on race morning. We will take your race number down as you enter the start chute. This area is for SEVEN riders only.

Can my soigneur/supporter pass me a bottle/gel on course?

Yes, but only at three specific locations, and they must register to have access to these locations.

Is there enough water on course?

Yes, but you must start with two full bottles or a full hydration pack. The main hydration tanks are at The Crucible Checkpoint (37km/44km – 1000 litres), Lewana Cottages Checkpoint (48km/72km – 2000 litres), Ellis Creek Checkpoint (82km – 1500 litres) and Glacier Valley Checkpoint (60km/102km – 1500 litres). All other checkpoints will have containers of water. Water that is not used from The Crucible Checkpoint will be re-deployed to where it is needed most.

Can I drop my halfway food bag in on the morning of the race?

Yes. At the intersection of Warren Road and Brockman Street. Place your food bag into the large green bag that corresponds with your race plate number. Please ensure your food bag is no larger than 30cm x 30cm x 15cm. Large eskies will not be transported. The food bag drop is for riders only.

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