Snowy River Sprint
12 September 2026 · Victoria
Buchan, deep in Gippsland. Most remote event.
About the Snowy River Sprint
The Snowy River Sprint is a two-day tarmac rally run on sealed public roads through the Snowy River region of East Gippsland, Victoria. Organised by Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR), the 2026 event is held on 12-13 September as Round 3 of the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, covering 18 competitive stages based out of the town of Buchan, with the start line on Main Street Buchan and further stages and venues around Lakes Entrance and Orbost. Categories range from a non-competitive Tour class for road cars and newcomers through Rally Challenge, Rally Sport and Full Competition.
- Championship
- Australian Tarmac Rally Championship — Round 3 (2026 season)
- Organiser
- Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR)
- Base
- Buchan
- Surface
- Tarmac
- Format: 18 competitive stages
- Terrain: Winding, fast-flowing sealed roads through the Snowy River region — described as scenic mountain/river-country roads with technical sections
- History: The Australian Tarmac Rally / Snowy River Sprint has 'run for over 13 years'. 2025 was the first year the rally was brought directly into the town of Buchan. No explicit founding year is published
- Notable: Organiser ATR describes itself as the first and only fully female-owned motorsport event management company in Victoria. The event is a favourite on Australia's tarmac rally calendar and, from 2025, uses Main Street Buchan as its start…
Entries & entry list
The Snowy River Sprint 2026 entry list is published by the organisers in the lead-up to the event — check the official event page for entries, event documents and spectator info. We'll be on it — our result, stage times and full recap land on this page after the event.
Snowy River Sprint 2026 — FAQ
- When is the Snowy River Sprint 2026?
- The Snowy River Sprint runs 12 September 2026, based in Buchan.
- Where is the Snowy River Sprint held?
- It's based in Buchan. Winding, fast-flowing sealed roads through the Snowy River region — described as scenic mountain/river-country roads with technical sections.
- What championship does the Snowy River Sprint count for?
- Australian Tarmac Rally Championship — Round 3 (2026 season).
- Is spectating free at the Snowy River Sprint?
- Yes — spectating is free at the public spectator points. Check the official event page for spectator locations, timings and safety info.