The Great Tarmac Rally has always been a crown jewel of Australian tarmac rallying – but in 2026, it shifts into overdrive.

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For the first time ever, this iconic event becomes a three-day marathon of speed and stamina, uniting three of Victoria’s most legendary rally roads: Lake Mountain Road, the notorious Reefton Spur, and the relentless Eildon–Jamieson Road.

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With 350+ kilometres of closed-road competition, it’s the longest, toughest, and most exhilarating challenge on the ATR calendar.

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Friday launches from Marysville with the trek up & down Lake Mountain Road – an alpine ascent where wide sweepers give way to tight, twisting corners. Crews will battle everything from fog and sleet to dazzling sunshine, often in the space of a single stage.

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Saturday raises the stakes on the Eildon–Jamieson Road. Across six stages and more than 110 competitive kilometres, drivers will be pushed to their limits on this unforgiving stretch of tarmac.

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Sunday belongs to the legendary Reefton Spur – 37km with a jaw-dropping 95% corner ratio, carving through alpine forest with breathtaking views over the Upper Yarra Catchment Basin. Relentless, technical, and spectacular, it’s a stage that tests the very best.

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From the charming rally base of Marysville to the raw beauty of Victoria’s alpine roads, 2026 promises to be a history-making year.

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Get ready for three days, three legendary roads, one unforgettable rally.