Top End Gran Fondo 2025

Annual — August, 5:30am.

Distance
135 km
Elevation
320 m
Pace
22–38 km/h
Ride type
Road

Route & locations

About this ride

The Top End Gran Fondo is the Northern Territory's premier cycling event. The 135km course loops three times through the stunning landscapes north of Darwin — past wetlands, coastal flats, and the iconic Darwin Harbour foreshore.

The event is fully supported with feed zones, mechanical assistance, and medical crews on course. All riders receive a finisher medal and post-ride meal.

This is a timed event with rolling start waves. Riders are seeded by estimated finish time — fastest riders depart first at 5:30am to avoid the heat.

Ride details

Schedule
Annual — August, 5:30am.
Distance
135 km
Elevation
320 m
Pace range
22–38 km/h
Drop policy
Depends on pace
Route type
Fixed route
Ride type
Road

Locations

Start point
Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Darwin NT

Rider check-in from 4:30am at the Waterfront Precinct. Start waves from 5:30am. Bike racks and bag drop provided.

Finish point
Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Darwin NT

Ride associated with

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Annual mass-participation cycling event through the Top End of the Northern Territory.