‘Unforeseen challenges’ – A hiatus for Dirty Warrny in 2025 but looking ahead to ‘better than ever’ 2006 event

The training for Australia’s long-range gravel race, the Dirty Warrny, may have already been in its final stages but last week the announcement came that the event, which had been set to take place on November 8, would not run this year.

“It’s with genuine disappointment that we share the news that, due to unforeseen challenges, the 2025 Dirty Warrny will not go ahead,” said new event organisers, LOCALE, in an update posted on the race website. “We know this will come as a surprise, and we sincerely apologise to everyone who’s been preparing, training, and looking forward to race day.”