March 29, 2026 | Dunsborough Country Club

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship

Trail Marathon

Run

38K

The race for 2026 Asia-Pacific Trail Marathon Championship crowns. This is the premier trail running event of the weekend and will follow a spectacular course through Meelup Regional Park to Cape Naturaliste and back again. This demanding course will test all runners with plenty of variety including technical trails, 4WD tracks and sandy paths – all through this wilderness paradise. The Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championship serves as a pathway for runners from all regions to qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.

Course Maps

Trail marathon

One of the most spectacular and diverse trail marathons in Australia

Schedule

1

Wed 2026.03.25

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09:00-17:00

MTB and Run course marked and open for practice

Dunsborough Country Club (map)

Prizes

US$4,000

Prize Purse

🏆 Trophy

Top 1 of Each Age Group M/F

116

TRWC Slots

Total Prize Purse

PositionWomenMen
1US$1.000US$1.000
2US$600US$600
3US$400US$400

Trail Run World Championship Slots Men & Women

Age GroupSlotsAge GroupSlotsAge GroupSlots
U20240-44665-694
20-24445-49670-742
25-29450-54675-792
30-34655-59480+2
35-39660-644
Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

Prize money is available to any runner (there are no registered elite runners for the XTERRA Trail Runs - unlike the Triathlons)

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
38K - Standard EntryAUD 195
38K - Race Day EntryAUD 210

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

Cut-Off Time: 
Runners must have passed the following points by the times listed: 

  • 14km mark @ Bunker Bay (1st time thru) = Start time+ 2h 25min

  • 26km mark at Eagle Bay (2nd time thru) = Start time+ 4h 20min

33km mark @ Meelup = Start time + 5h 15min

Course Marking
The trail run courses will be marked with red arrows and pink surveyors’ tape

Waterpoints:

  • CastleRock Rd @ 4.6km mark

  • EagleBay @ 9km mark

  • BunkerBay Road end @ 14km and 21km marks

  • EagleBay @26km mark

  • CastleRock Rd @ 34km mark

Recommended Gear List

  • First Aid Kit

  • Snake Bandage

  • Mobile Phone

  • Water Container (Soft flask recommended - no cups at water points)

  • Hydration Pack of at least 1L

  • Adequate Food Reserve

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