Hell of the West

MAR
7
2026
Experience a legendary weekend of multisport in Goondiwindi. The highlight is the iconic Hell of the West, Queensland's toughest long-course triathlon. The event also features inclusive Super Saturday races for all ages, including charity runs and kids' triathlons.
Sat 7 Mar 2026
2km Swim Firestarter Triathlon – R... Gundy Inferno 5k Gundy Inferno 10k 20km Run

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Hell of the West Weekend

The Hell of the West Weekend is a multisport event held in Goondiwindi, Queensland, Australia. The main event is the Hell of the West (HOTW) triathlon, a long-course race consisting of a 2 km swim, 80 km bike, and 20 km run. It is known as Queensland’s toughest triathlon and has a 35-year history, starting in 1989.

The weekend also includes Super Saturday events designed for all ages and fitness levels:

  • Gundy Inferno: A 5k or 10k charity run supporting the local PCYC.
  • Firestarter Triathlon: A super sprint triathlon (200m swim, 7.5km bike, 2km run) for ages 12 and over.
  • Hell Kids Triathlon: Events for children aged 6-9 (50m swim, 2.5km bike, 500m run) and 10-11 (100m swim, 5km bike, 1km run).

Participants can enter as individuals or in teams. The HOTW triathlon is the Queensland Long Course Championships and offers a prize pool of $17,000. Registration includes a race bag with a cap and a finisher's towel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

20 km
20km Run
10 km
Gundy Inferno 10k
5 km
Gundy Inferno 5k
2km Swim
Firestarter Triathlon – Run 2km
Firestarter Triathlon – Swim 200m
Firestarter Triathlon – Bike 7.5km
80km Bike