Short Course Weekender
🚵♂️ SHORT WEEKENDER – 2 Days. 4 Stages. All the Vibes.
The Short Weekender is Muck n’ Mac Fest’s signature 2-day gravel stage ride – a perfect blend of adventure, competition, and good times. If you're new to gravel or looking for a shorter ride option to fully embrace the festival vibes at the village then this is the choice for you!
Across Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2026, you’ll tackle ~45km of Scottish Borders gravel each day, with 3 timed enduro stages daily. Kick back between stages, ride with your mates, and then turn it on for the timed segments.
🎟 Ticket Options
Early Bird £100 Full entry to Long Weekender (Sat + Sun) *Until August 31st 2025
Full Price £120 Full entry to Long Weekender (Sat + Sun) *After 1st September 2025
🏕 What You Get
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2 epic days of gravel riding
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4 timed stages (2 each day)
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Scenic transfer stages between segments
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Rider support, GPS routes, feed stations
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Chill out zones, great coffee, local food
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Festival vibes all weekend long
💥 What to Expect
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Hidden gravel – quiet forestry tracks, hidden valleys and stellar diverse trails
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Endurance challenge – push your limits over 3000m climbing over both the days
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Adventure guaranteed – with full route support and camaraderie in spades
Fitness: 3/5
Technicality: 3/5
Bike choice: Gravel, XC
Tyre width: min 40mm
🎉 The Full Festival Experience
The Long Weekender includes access to the full Muck n’ Mac Fest weekend:
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🎬 Talks, films & panel sessions
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🎶 Live music & DJs
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🏕 On-site camping
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🍻 Bar, street food, coffee & more
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🔧 Tech support, demos & expo
