Welcome to Borden Backtracks!

Join us for Borden Backtracks, a fun, family-friendly and FREE community gravel event showcasing the scenic backroads surrounding Borden. Whether you prefer to ride, run or walk, there's an event for every age and ability.

From obstacle courses for our youngest participants through to a 24 km gravel ride, Borden Backtracks is all about getting outdoors, being active and enjoying the best our community has to offer.

Who will be crowned the Town Challenge Champions?

Rally your friends, neighbours and family to represent Borden, Gnowangerup or Ongerup. The town with the highest participation per capita will be crowned the winner, so every participant counts! Dress in your town colours, bring the whole family and help your town claim the title.

Stay after your event to enjoy free food, refreshments and a relaxed afternoon connecting with people from across the Shire.

Borden Backtracks is a community gravel event proudly supported by the Shire of Gnowangerup.

Event Options

Junior Backtrackers Obstacle Course

Ages 8 and under
A fun obstacle course designed especially for our youngest runners and riders.
All participants must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian.

Backtracks 5

5 km Walk, Run or Ride
A relaxed event suitable for families, walkers, runners and riders, following a scenic out-and-back course to the Maileup Road turn-off.
Open to all ages. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Backtracks 10

10 km Run or Ride
A fun course through the backtracks and along Magitup Road to the Tin Hut Road turnaround. A great option for runners and riders looking for a little extra challenge.
Open to all ages. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Backtracks 24

24 km Ride
Our longest course, taking riders through Borden's beautiful backtracks on a scenic 24 km gravel adventure. Suitable for riders of all experience levels and a great way to explore the local countryside at your own pace.
Open to all ages. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

What to Expect

FREE community event
Family-friendly atmosphere
Ride, run and walk options for all ages and abilities
Town Challenge – represent Borden, Gnowangerup or Ongerup and help your town win!
Dress in your town colours
Fully marked courses
Scenic gravel routes through the Borden backtracks
FREE food and refreshments during and after the events
An afternoon of fun, fitness and community connection
Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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