March 28, 2026 | Dunsborough Country Club

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship

Sprint Distance Triathlon

Swim

750M

Bike

15K

Run

5K

Event Overview
Register

If you want a piece of the action and are eager to experience the fun of off-road racing in a slightly shorter race format – the XTERRA Sprint Triathlon in beautiful Dunsborough is the race for you! We welcome athletes of all abilities – from whippets who race the short and fast like a race car, through to novices and juniors who are new to off-road racing and want an easier alternative. This also serves as a qualifier race for XTERRA Youth Championship.

Course Maps

Swim Course

A beautiful swim through clear water close to shore.

Bike Course

Moderately technical MTB course along extensive single track through the bushland

Run Course

Scenic trail and coastal run along the coastal trails.

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

🏆 Trophy

Youth B & Junior APAC Champions

🏆 Trophy

Top 1 Divisions & Relay Group

🏅 Medal

All Finishers

Individual Awards (Men & Woman)

CategoryAwarded
Minor (under 16yrs)Top 1
Youth B (16-17yrs)Top 1
Junior (18-19yrs)Top 1
Prime (20-39)Top 1
Veteran (40-59)Top 1
Masters (60-69)Top 1
Super Masters (70+)Top 1

Team Awards

CategoryAwarded
Minor Team (all competitors under 15yrs)Top 1
Junior Team (all competitors aged between 16yrs and 18yrs)Top 1
Male TeamTop 1
Female TeamTop 1
Mixed TeamTop 1

This is a Youth World Championship Qualifier race. Slots will be offered to the top 5 male and female athletes of the following Youth Divisions:

  • M/F 16-17 (“Youth B”) 

  • M/F 18-19 (“Junior”) 

Youth Championship:
This race will serve as the Youth B and Junior Asia-Pacific Championship, awarding the top male and female finishers in each division an Asia-Pacific Champion jersey to honor their titles as regional champions. Additionally, as a qualifier for the Youth World Championship, the top five male and female finishers in each division will earn slots for the pinnacle race of the Youth World Tour.

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 170
Individual - Race Day EntryAUD 200
Team (up to 3 people) - Standard EntryAUD 250
Team (up to 3 people) - Race Day EntryAUD 265

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 the registration:

  • Full Distance price is AUD$22.50

  • Sprint Distance price is AUD$12.50

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 2027). 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

Wave Start Swims

Note the following about the wave starts:

  • Competitors will voluntarily divide yourselves into either wave start:

    • The 'racer start' is for those who are here to race and who are more confident swimmers and MTBers

    • The 'recreational start' is for more novice competitors who may be nervous about a mass swim start or who are less experienced swimmers and MTBers

  • 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, minimising any swim start turmoil.

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

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.

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