Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with the Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club, will host the KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX) in both 2026 and 2027.

This premier national event will bring together 300 of Australia’s top junior male and female riders for five days of high-octane competition in Mooroopna, just 5km from the major regional city of Shepparton. Alongside their families and support crews, the championships are expected to attract more than 1500 visitors to the region, delivering a significant boost to the local economy.

The 2026 AJMX Championship will be held in the traditional September school holidays, with final dates to be announced shortly.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said securing this event for two consecutive years is a wonderful achievement for the region.

“Hosting elite sporting events like the Australian Junior Motocross Championships provides a valuable opportunity to showcase our region to a national audience,” he said.

“We’re especially proud to host the championships not just once, but twice. It’s a reflection of the outstanding facilities we have in Mooroopna and the ability to deliver top-tier racing experiences.

“We’re looking forward to welcome competitors, families, and visitors for what promises to be an exciting and memorable week. We hope guests take the opportunity to enjoy our vibrant café culture, explore retail experiences, and visit iconic attractions like Shepparton Art Museum and the Museum of Vehicle Evolution.”

“A weeklong event of this calibre will inject significant stimulation into our visitor economy, with an estimated economic impact of over a $1 million, keeping local businesses busy.”

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Motorcycle Australia CEO, Peter Doyle, said it is exciting to be working with a community club to deliver this high calibre event.

“The Australian Junior Motocross Championship is one of the flagship events on the Motorcycling Australia calendar, drawing riders, families, officials and spectators from all parts of the country,” he said.

“For nearly 30 years, the AJMX has been shining a spotlight on the nation’s elite junior motocross talent, and I’m delighted the event will be held in Mooroopna in 2026 and 2027.

“I’d like to extend my gratitude to the Greater Shepparton City Council for its support of the AJMX, and we look forward to working alongside the highly experienced team at the Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club in helping to deliver two-world class events and unearthing the next wave of Aussie motocross superstars.”

Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club president, Will Gookier, said it is a wonderful opportunity to host some of the best in the business in the region.

“The club is excited to bring the country’s most talented junior motocross riders to the region to showcase their talent to the nation in our own back yard,” he said.

“We are looking forward to putting on an action-packed week of racing and crowning our national junior champions at the end of the championships.”