Xterra Asia-Pacific Championship

Dunsborough, Australia • 26-29 Mar 2026

Event overview

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship is scheduled for late March 2026 in Dunsborough, Western Australia, with races based around Meelup Regional Park and event activity centred at Dunsborough Country Club and Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp. The event includes the APAC regional championships for off-road triathlon and trail running, plus shorter triathlon and trail-run distances and races for children. The programme lists eight races and supporting activities such as an expo village, swim and bike/run clinics, race briefings, and an awards dinner.

Races, athlete requirements and services

Races include:

  • SWIM 400M · BIKE 8K · RUN 3K - Short Track
  • SWIM 1.5K · BIKE 30.2K · RUN 10.5K - Full Distance Triathlon (APAC Champs)
  • SWIM 750M · BIKE 15K · RUN 5K - Sprint Triathlon
  • SWIM 200M · BIKE 5.8K · RUN 2.6K - Youth / Kids Triathlon
  • RUN 800M · BIKE 1.2K - Groms Race (under 9)
  • RUN 38K - Trail Marathon (APAC Champs)
  • RUN 21K - Trail Half Marathon (APAC Champs)
  • RUN 10K - 10K Coastal Trail Run

Triathlon athletes must hold an AusTriathlon license or purchase a One Day License (ODL); listed ODL fees are AUD $22.50 for full distance and AUD $12.50 for sprint, with kids free. Full Distance entries include a race plate, a dinner ticket, event-branded items for early registrants, post-race fruit, medical and water safety teams, electronic timing, and course photography. Bike rental and on-site servicing are listed as available locally. A wetsuit is recommended for swim legs. Parking is planned at the Country Club fairways. 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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