The main Bathurst endurance race that people mean when they ask “when is Bathurst on” is usually the Bathurst 12 Hour at Mount Panorama, which in 2026 runs from Friday 13 February to Sunday 15 February 2026.

Key Bathurst race dates

  • Bathurst 12 Hour 2026
    • Dates: 13–15 February 2026
    • Location: Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW, Australia
    • Runs as a three‑day GT endurance event, with practice and qualifying before the 12‑hour race itself.
  • Bathurst 6 Hour 2026
    • Dates: 3–5 April 2026 (Easter weekend)
    • Also at Mount Panorama, focused on production cars and run across multiple days including practice, qualifying, and the six‑hour race.

If you were thinking of a different Bathurst event (for example the Bathurst 1000 Supercars round or local Bathurst harness racing), say which one and the year and a more specific date range can be given. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.