March 28, 2026 | Dunsborough Country Club

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship

Full Distance Triathlon

Swim

1.5K

Bike

30.2K

Run

10.5K

Event Overview
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The Full Distance Triathlon takes athletes across a world-class course worthy of its XTERRA Championship status. Featuring a crystal-clear ocean swim, technical mountain biking on flowing singletrack, and a spectacular run along rugged coastal trails, this race is as much about the journey as it is the result. The first athlete home in every age division will earn the jersey and title of APAC Champion, while 56 coveted slots are up for grabs for those chasing qualification to the highly anticipated 30th edition of the XTERRA World Championship.

Course Maps

Swim Course

A 1.5km clear water ocean swim right off the beach.

Bike Course

Thrilling 30.2km MTB course comprising 90% single track.

Run Course

Scenic 10.5K trail run course with a mix of wide gravel paths and moderate hills

Schedule

1

Tue 2026.03.24

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09:00-17:00

MTB and Run course open for practice

Dunsborough Country Club

16:00-17:00

Community Run

Dunsborough Country Club (map)

Prizes

US$25,000

Elite Prize Purse

🏆 Trophy

Top 1 of Each AG / Relay Group

56

WC Slots

Elite Prize Purse

PositionWomenMen
1US$3,000US$3,000
2US$2,300US$2,300
3US$1,700US$1,700
4US$1,400US$1,400
5US$1,100US$1,100
6US$900US$900
7US$750US$750
8US$600US$600
9US$450US$450
10US$300US$300

World Champ Slots Men & Women

Age GroupSlotsAge GroupSlotsAge GroupSlots
20-24245-49370-741
25-29250-54375-791
30-34355-59280+1
35-39360-642
40-44365-692
Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

  • The XTERRA Full Distance Triathlon race at Dunsborough is the Asia Pacific Championships for 2026 and is recognised as a Gold Level qualification event. For more information about the XTERRA World Cup, please refer to this page.

  • The XTERRA Full Distance Triathlon race at Dunsborough is also the Cross Tri Australian Championship for 2026 for elite and age group athletes. It is also a qualifier for the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport World Championship.

XTERRA Elite Athletes

Athletes looking to compete in the elite category and be eligible for the XTERRA prize money and 2026 XTERRA World Championships elite qualification spots must be a certified elite competitor recognised by XTERRA Global. The criteria for Elite recognition is fully explained on the XTERRA website here and is handled by XTERRA Global. For any questions or requests, please contact: [email protected]

Aus Triathlon Elite athletes

Athletes registered as elite with Aus Triathlon must also register as elite with XTERRA by 15th February 2026 in order to race in the elite field and be in contention for the prize money. See XTERRA elite registration process outlined above.

Elite Athlete support. Financial support is available for some elite athletes to attend XTERRA Dunsborough. All requests for financial support should be directed to: [email protected]

XTERRA Asia Pacific Championships

All athletes from an APAC country may contest the Asia Pacific Championships title with the first athlete home in every age division earning the APAC jersey and title of APAC Champion.

XTERRA Age Group - World Championship qualification

56 World Championship qualification slots are available to age group athletes XTERRA Dunsborough. Age Group athletes looking to qualify for the 2026 XTERRA World Championships must enter the full distance race as a standard entrant and commence in the mass start. World Championship qualification is fully explained on the XTERRA website here. 

All age categories are according to your age on December 31st, 2026.

Cross Tri Australian Championship

Athletes wishing to compete for the title of Cross Tri Australian Champion must be standard or premium Aus Triathlon member by midnight on Thursday 26th of March 2026.

2026 World Triathlon Age Group Multisport World Championships qualification

Athletes who are 2025/2026 standard or premium AusTriathlon members by midnight on Thursday 26th of March 2026 and who race the full distance cross triathlon held at Dunsborough on the 28th of March 2026 may have the opportunity to seek national selection points towards selection to the 2026 Australian Age Group Multisport Team. Athletes selected to the 2026 Australian Age Group Multisport Team will compete at the 2026 World Triathlon Age Group Multisport World Championships which will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from the 13th to the 22nd of November 2026. 2026 Australian Age Group Multisport Team selection information including selection criteria and process may be located on the AusTriathlon website here.

All age categories are according to your age on December 31st, 2026. 

Fees

Registration from Sep 19th, 2025 - Mar 20th, 2026. Registration available onsite.

Race Fees

DescriptionFee
Individual - Standard EntryAUD 320
Individual - Race Day EntryAUD 350
Team (of 2 people) - Standard EntryAUD 435
Team (of 2 people) - Race Day EntryAUD 465
Team (of 3 people) - Standard EntryAUD 545
Team (of 3 people) - Race Day EntryAUD 575

Your Full Distance race entry includes a ticket to the Awards Night Dinner—a chance to celebrate with fellow athletes, enjoy a great evening, and be part of the official awards ceremony! Please note that competitors may only receive their trophies/awards during this dinner.

If you wish to bring a guest to dinner, please buy extra tickets by going to MyEvents > Add Purchases.

Important Note

All athletes (foreign athletes included) must have an AusTriathlon membership to race. Existing AusTriathlon members can enter their AusTriathlon Annual Member Number by going to "Edit registration" at My Events.

You can check if your membership is valid using this process.

If you don’t have an AusTriathlon membership, you need to purchase a One Day License during registration:

  • Full Distance price is AUD$22.50

  • Sprint Distance price is AUD$12.50

For information on the benefits of the license, you can refer to the AusTriathlon Terms of One-Day License.pdf. 

Refund, Transfer, and Deferral Policy

All requests should be submitted via email to [email protected].

1. ACTIVE Refund Purchase:

  • ACTIVE Refund is available as an optional add-on during the check-out process. This option allows participants to make their registration fee refundable for any reason, provided they submit a refund request up to 72 hours before the race.

2. Standard Refund and Deferral Terms (Without ACTIVE Refund):

  • Refund/Deferral Eligibility:

    • Withdrawal at Least 23 Days Before Event: Participants who withdraw at least 23 days prior to the event are eligible for either a refund or deferral.

      • Refund: A full refund will be issued (except for ACTIVE processing fees)

      • Entry Deferral: Participants may defer their entry to the following year’s event on the same venue (e.g., XTERRA Australia 2026). Please note that an entry can only be deferred once.

    • Withdrawal Less Than 23 Days Before Event: All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

3. Pregnancy Policy:

  • Withdrawal Due to Pregnancy: Female participants who must withdraw due to pregnancy may choose from the following options:

    • Refund: A full refund will be issued (except for ACTIVE processing fees)

    • Entry Deferral: Participants may defer their entry to the following year’s event on the same venue (e.g., XTERRA Australia 2027). Please note that an entry can only be deferred once.

4. Race Distance Changes:

  • Upgrading or Downgrading Distances:

    • Participants may request to upgrade or downgrade to a different race distance at the same venue, provided the request is made at least 23 days before the event. 

    • Upgrading to a Higher Fee Race: Additional fees will apply if the participant chooses to transfer to a race with a higher registration fee.

    • Downgrading to a Lower Fee Race: No refunds will be issued for transferring to a race with a lower registration fee.

Rules & Info

Mass start swim

All age group athletes and teams will start in a single wave mass start. Please note the following about this start:

  • The start line will be at least 60m wide so will allow plenty of space for swimmers spread out.

  • The start will be in deep water so there is no running into the water, minimizing any swim start turmoil.

  • The first turn buoy is a significant distance away so there is plenty of time to spread out before the first turn buoy.

  • The single wave start helps to reduce congestion on the course compared to wave starts as there will not be faster competitors (who started later) going past slower competitors (who started earlier)

RACE RULES

The organisers Rapid Ascent have sole discretion to alter or amend the event format or the rules in order to increase the safety to participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate.

The rules of the event are as follows:

  • (all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity.

  • (juniors only - i.e. under 18 on race day)

    • must have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter

    • parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity

  • (swimmers) must be able to swim 1,500m unassisted in open water.

  • Wetsuits are OPTIONAL for ALL events and age categories. The expected water temp is approx 21 degrees

  • Participants must wear competitor identification number plates/tattoos as outlined in the event program

  • Competitors must use the same bike frame and wheels for the entire bike leg. You may receive assistance from other competitors to repair your bike. Penalty for using someone else’s bike frame or wheels and for lending your own bike frame or wheels to another competitor is 60 minutes for the borrower and 60 minutes for the lender.

  • Assistance provided by other competitors is permitted, but is limited to the provision of, drinks, nutrition, pumps, tires, inner tubes, puncture repair kits, and the repair of equipment for safety. Athletes may provide to other athletes competing in the same competition items of equipment, provided that the donor is able to continue with their own competition.

  • No riding is permitted in the TA and helmets must be fastened before exiting the TA.

  • Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.

  • All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for each leg – failure to carry any listed item will result in a 30-minute penalty per item found to be missing.

  • Failure to abide by rules may result in time penalty or disqualification.

  • All entrants are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent Directors will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final.

  • Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race format or the rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate.

The XTERRA APAC will be conducted by rules of the host federation: Aus Triathlon. The complete set of Aus Triathlon rave competition rules can be found here<<

All age categories are according to your age on December 31st, 2026.