Xterra Asia-Pacific Championship

Dunsborough, Australia • 26-29 Mar 2026

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship : Dunsborough, Mar 27-29, 2026

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship takes place in Dunsborough, Australia, set in Meelup Regional Park. The event runs across the weekend of March 27-29, 2026 and comprises eight races. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. The published prize purse for the event is US$25,000 and the event includes APAC regional championship races with world championship qualification opportunities. Event facilities and central operations use Dunsborough Country Club and the Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp for race activities and athlete check-in.

Races, licenses and event services

Distances on the programme include:

  • SWIM 1.5 km, BIKE 30.2 km, RUN 10.5 km : Full Distance Triathlon (APAC Champs)
  • SWIM 750 m, BIKE 15 km, RUN 5 km : Sprint Distance Triathlon
  • SWIM 200 m, BIKE 5.8 km, RUN 2.6 km : Youth A & Kids Triathlon
  • RUN 800 m, BIKE 1.2 km : Groms Race (under 9)
  • RUN 38 km : Trail Marathon (APAC Champs)
  • RUN 21 km : Trail Half Marathon (APAC Champs)
  • RUN 10 km : 10K Coastal Trail Run

Triathlon entrants require an AusTriathlon license or a One Day License (ODL) - Full Distance ODL is AUD$22.50, Sprint ODL is AUD$12.50, kids are free. Included with Full Distance entry are a race plate, MTB number plate, one Awards Dinner ticket, post-race fruit, professional medical and water safety teams, electronic timing, and on-course photographers. An expo, swim and bike/run clinics, and an awards dinner are listed among event activities. Parking is planned on the Country Club fairways. Bike rental and support are available from a local shop named Bike Shed. Refund and deferral rules allow refunds or deferrals if withdrawal occurs at least 23 days before the event; an optional ACTIVE Refund add-on permits refunds up to 72 hours before the race. A wetsuit is recommended for swim participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

38 km
Trail Marathon (run 38k)
21 km
Trail Half Marathon (run 21k)
15 km
Sprint Distance Triathlon (swim 750m / Bike 15k / Run 5k)
10 km
10k Trail Run (run 10k)
8 km
Short Track Elite Triathlon (swim 400m / Bike 8k / Run 3k)
5 km
Youth a & Kids Triathlon (swim 200m / Bike 5.8k / Run 2.6k)
Groms Race (run 800m / Bike 1.2k)
Apac Champs Full Distance Triathlon (swim 1.5k / Bike 30.2k / Run 10.5k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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