- Busselton Festival of Triathlon celebrates
25-year anniversary with exciting new event lineup
- Thousands expected to descend on the South West
for Western Australia's premier multisport festival
- Supported by the WA Government, through Tourism
WA's Regional Events Program
Western Australia's iconic Busselton Festival
of Triathlon is set to mark its 25th anniversary with a new format and a lineup
of events designed to attract athletes of all ages and abilities.
The 2026 Busselton Festival of Triathlon will
be held from 1-3 May and will take place along the picturesque Busselton foreshore
and Ludlow Tuart Forest. Backed by the WA Government through Tourism WA for the
next two years, the annual multisport event is expected to draw thousands of
competitors and supporters to the South West.
A total of 2,320participants
competed in the 2025 event, providing a major boost to the region's tourism
economy.
To
celebrate the milestone year and diversify its offering, in 2026 the event will
add four new races:
- Busselton 5: 100m swim, 4km cycle, 900m run (Ages 7-15)
- Busselton 25: 500m swim, 20km cycle, 4.5km run
(Ages 14+)
- Busselton 50: 2km swim, 40km cycle, 8km run (Ages 18+)
- Busselton Duathlon 100: 8km run, 80km cycle, 12km
run (Ages 18+)
The traditional format of
the Busselton Festival of Triathlon also remains, with the:
- Busselton 100: 2km swim, 80km cycle, 18km run
(Ages 18+)
- Busselton Aquabike: 2km swim, 80km cycle (Ages
18+)
The Busselton 100 will again be the Triathlon
WA State Long Course Championship, the grand finale event of the 2025-26
Triathlon State Series.
The WA Government has proudly supported the
Busselton Festival of Triathlon since 2011, and continues to do so through the
Regional Events Program, funded by Royalties for Regions.
Member entries opened on 13 October and general
entries for the public open on 24 October.
Registrations and event details will be
available at www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au
Comments
attributed to Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"The Busselton Festival of Triathlon has
become a cornerstone of WA's regional sporting calendar, and it's fantastic to
see the event evolve as it celebrates 25 years.
"The new race formats will open even more
opportunities for participation and engagement, while continuing to showcase
the stunning South West region.
"Events like this bring vibrancy to our
regional towns, support local businesses, and encourage visitors to explore
more of what WA has to offer - expanding the festival's appeal and offering
more ways for participants to get involved."
Comments
attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The Busselton Festival of Triathlon is an
iconic WA sporting event providing opportunities for people of all ages and
experiences to challenge themselves in a friendly environment.
"Whether you're a seasoned athlete or want to
give it a go for the first time, this year's diverse lineup of events will make
it easier than ever to get involved.
"Our government is once again proud be
supporting this great event which continues to draw thousands of visitors to
the South West, bring the community together and boost the region's economy.
Comments
attributed to Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The Cook Government is proud to be
supporting this event through our Regional Events Program.
"Triathletes and their supporters visiting
the South West will get to experience the region's incredible scenery and enjoy
what local businesses and hospitality venues have to offer."
Comments
attributed to South West Minister Don Punch:
"As a proud South West local, I know how much
The Busselton Festival of Triathlon energises our communities and supports
local businesses across the region.
"This event not only showcases the stunning
South West but also drives tourism and boosts local economies. And I wish
all those taking part good luck!"
