Busselton Festival of Triathlon
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Event overview
The Busselton Festival of Triathlon 2026 is scheduled for 1–3 May 2026 at Barnard Park, Busselton WA. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the festival and introduces a refreshed format with several new race options while retaining the Busselton 100 triathlon and Aquabike events. Racing age is calculated as at 31/12/2025 under AusTriathlon rules.
Race formats and logistics
- Busselton 5: 100m swim, 4km cycle, 900m run; ages 7–15.
- Busselton 25: 500m swim, 20km cycle, 4.5km run; ages 14+ individuals, 13+ teams.
- Busselton 50: 2km swim, 40km cycle, 8km run; ages 18+ individuals, 16+ teams.
- Busselton 100 Triathlon: 2km swim, 80km cycle, 18km run; ages 18+.
- Busselton 100 Duathlon: 8km run, 80km cycle, 12km run; ages 18+ individuals.
- Busselton Aquabike: 2km swim, 80km cycle; ages 18+ individuals.
For the Busselton 50, Busselton 100 Triathlon, and Busselton Aquabike events, wetsuits are mandatory. Bike racking and pack collection for Sunday events occur on Saturday evening; no late racking is permitted on race morning. The post-race celebration for Sunday events is held Sunday evening, and athletes are advised to extend accommodation until Monday morning if they plan to attend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.