April 3, 2027 | 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 an incredible course from start to finish. The first athlete home in every age division will earn the title of APAC Champion, while 56 spots are offered for the XTERRA World Championship. The event is also recognised as the Western Australia Cross-Tri State Championships.

Course Maps

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

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

Full Distance Triathlon: undefined Course

Schedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

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Wed2027.03.31

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08:00-10:00

Community Coffee Run

Dunsborough Country Club (map)

09:00-17:00

MTB and Run course marked and open for practice

Dunsborough Country Club (map)

Prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

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.

TWA Cross-Tri State Champs prize money

PositionMenWomen
1st$500AUD$500AUD
2nd$400AUD$400AUD
3rd$300AUD$300AUD

The XTERRA Full Distance Triathlon race is:

> the XTERRA Asia Pacific Championships for 2027 and is recognised as a Gold Level qualification event. For more information about the XTERRA World Cup, please refer to this page.

> the Western Australia Cross-Tri State Championships

> a Qualifying Race for 2028 World Triathlon Age Group Multisport World Championships

XTERRA Elite Athletes

Athletes looking to compete in the elite category and be eligible for the XTERRA prize money and 2027 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]

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 the title of APAC Champion for their age group.

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 2027 XTERRA World Championships must race as a standard entrant and commence in the mass start. World Championship qualification is fully explained on the XTERRA website here. 

Western Australia Cross-Tri State Championships

The winners of each category will be acknowledged as the Western Australia Cross-Tri State Champions - provided you are a current, standard or premium Aus Triathlon member (you cannot qualify if racing on a day license).

Prize money is available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Open Male / Open Female State Champions as per the table above. You do not have to race as an XTERRA Elite competitor to receive the TWA prize money. TWA prize money will be paid by TWA and is exclusive of any international transfer fees.

2028 World Triathlon Age Group Multisport World Championships qualification

Athletes competing in the event have the chance to seek national selection points towards to the 2028 Australian Age Group Multisport Team to attend the 2028 Cross-Tri World Championships - provided you are a current, standard or premium Aus Triathlon member (you cannot qualify if racing on a day license). Selection information including selection criteria and process may be located on the AusTriathlon website here.

All age categories for all categories is according to your age on December 31st, 2027. 

Fees

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.

Registration from Aug 7th, 2026 - Apr 3rd, 2027.

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 Policies

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):

  • 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 2028). 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 2028). Please note that an entry can only be deferred once.

4. Race Distance Changes:

  • 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

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

AusTriathlon License

All Full Distance Athletes are required to have an AusTriathlon license.

Since the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship event is sanctioned by Triathlon Western Australia, athletes racing triathlon (Full Distance, Sprint, and Super Sprint/Kids) need a triathlon license from AusTriathlon to race. If you are already a member of AusTriathlon, please enter your triathlon license number when you register. If not, you must purchase a One Day License (ODL) in your registration by going to MyEvents > Add Purchases.

  • The price for Full Distance ODL is AUD$22.50 (GST included)

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.

  • 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, 2027.