Frequently asked questions
Is SEVEN 2026 the qualifying event for the 2026 World Championships in Nannup?
Yes. SEVEN Gravel Race on May 16, 2026 is the qualifier for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships on October 10-11 in Nannup.
When is the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships?
October 10-11, 2026 in Nannup.
Will the SEVEN 2026 course be the same as the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships course?
Almost! The World Championships course will include the Arcadia Sector for the Elite Men and Men 19-34 years (the long course).
I deferred my 2025 entry to 2026…how do I check if I am on the 2026 start list?
I’m registered but now can’t make it to the event. Can my entry fee be refunded or deferred?
Yes. Registrations can be deferred to the following year at any time up until event day. Refunds are available up until one month prior to the event (minus a $12 cancellation and processing fee).
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.
Can I ride a mountain bike in the event?
Yes! You can ride a MTB, a flat bar MTB, a gravel bike or a cyclocross bike in SEVEN. But if you race SEVEN or FIVE in May and happen to qualify for the World Championships in October and you wish to compete, you’ll need to get a gravel bike. Drop-bar gravel bikes only in the World Championships.
Can I ride an e-bike in the event?
Yes. We love e-bikes because they keep us all rolling! But here’s some technical info for you. You will not be eligible for any awards, and you must not attempt to influence the performance of another rider. If you are found to have provided support to another rider which results in their qualification for the World Championships, both you and the rider you support will be disqualified.
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 on Grange Road, Nannup.
I can’t make it on Friday to pick up my pack, can my friend pick it up for me?
Yes they can. Please send them an email authorising them to pick up your pack and ask your friend to show it to the crew on the registration desk.
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?
Along Grange Road, Nannup (Nannup Village Green).
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 Event HQ at 3 Forrest Street in Nannup most Saturdays.
Is there a list of riders who are racing?
Yes: https://sevengravelrace.com/2026-participants/.
What is the race start protocol/timings?
- 6:40m – Riders start to muster on Grange Road an Adam Street. Identify the signs for your race distance, and move to that location.
- 6:50am – Race Briefing commences
- 7:00am – Racing commences.
- 7:00am – Elite Men start
- 7:03am – Men 19-34 years start
- 7:06am – Men 35-39 years start
- 7:09am – Men 40-44 years start
- 7:12am – Men 45-49 years start
- 7:15am – Men 50-54 years start
- 7:18am – Men 55-59 years start
- 7:20am – Men 60+ years start
- 7:25am – THREE riders start (local loop)
- 7:26am – ONE riders starts (local loop)
- 7:35am – Elite Women start
- 7:38am – Women 19-34 start
- 7:41am – Women 35-39 start
- 7:44am – Women 40-44 start
- 7:45am – Women 45-49 start
- 7:46am – Women 50+ start
- 8:00am – FIVE riders start
Can my soigneur/supporter pass me a bottle/gel on course?
Yes, but only at specific locations. Please see the Soigneurs & Supporters Map. Balingup-Nannup Road and Brockman Highway will be closed to all traffic during the event, including to soigneurs and suppoters.
Is there enough water on course?
Yes, but you must start with two full bottles or a full hydration pack. Please see the Soigneurs & Supporters Map for the location of the hydration stations.
Can I drop my halfway food bag in on the morning of the race?
Yes. In the Village Green on the corner of Grange Road and Forrest 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. General public will not be able to access Lewana Cottages Halfway Checkpoint.
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