9 triathlon events in Busselton, Western Australia

TRYstars Training Program

The TRYstars Training Program is an 8-week program designed for kids aged 6–12 years, building confidence, skills and a love for Swim, Bike, Run in the lead-up to the Busselton Festival of Triathlon.

Perfect for kids who are:

• Registered for the Busselton 5

• New to triathlon and keen to learn the basics

• Or who simply love swimming, riding and running

Over eight weeks, kids will develop age-appropriate triathlon skills in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment. Sessions focus on building confidence, improving technique, and learning how to safely transition between disciplines — all while making friends and having fun.

Whether your child is racing, trying triathlon for the first time, or just enjoys being active, TRYstars is the perfect way to prepare, improve skills and enjoy the journey to race day. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Sessions will be held every Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm, from 11th February to 1st April, at the Busselton Surf Life Saving Club.

What to bring..

• Bike (with working brakes)

• Helmet

• Runners

• Socks (optional)

• Hat

• Bathers

• Goggles

• Swim cap (optional)

• Shirt

• Towel

• Water bottle

• Small snack if needed

Participants will receive a free transition towel and club polo!

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Event #6 Inter-Club Triathlon

Proudly Sponsored by BIKE SHED Dunsborough

Sunday 22nd February at Busselton Surf Life Saving Club

Starting at 7am -

Short (12yrs+)- 250m Swim / 7km Bike / 2.5km Run

Long (14yrs+) - 750m Swim / 20km Bike / 5km Run

Starting at 8.30am -

TRYstars:

U7's 25m Swim / 1km Bike / 250m Run

7 - 9's: 50m Swim / 2km Bike / 500m Run

10-12: 75m Swim / 4km Bike / 1km Run

FAQ's:

What is a Triathlon?

A triathlon is a multi-sport event involving a swim, followed by a bike ride, and ending with a run. The length of each leg is the distance specified next to the ticket type.

What is STANDARD Club Membership?

Standard Club Members are those who have chosen the STANDARD option when signing up or renewing their Triathlon WA Membership. This choice provides comprehensive insurance coverage for both racing and training activities.

Do I need a Club Membership to participate?

Not at all! Select the 'General Entry' option. We will provide a one-day insurance cover for your race, ensuring your coverage during the event. This is why we require a race entry fee.

If you’re already a member of another club, you can join Busselton as a second club without paying the insurance fee again and race FREE at our club events. This will be discounted at the checkout

What ages are the TRYstars programs suitable for?

This is a FUN event for kid's aged 5-12 years. Kid's ideally will need to be able to ride unaided without the use of training wheels.

What equipment is needed?

A bike, a helmet and running shoes.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start time to ensure you have enough time to register, set up their bike/run equipment and listen to a briefing so they know what to do.

Event #7 Triathlon

Sunday 8th March at Busselton Surf Life Saving Club

Starting at 7am -

Short (12yrs+)- 250m Swim / 7km Bike / 2.5km Run

Long (14yrs+) - 1km Swim / 28km Bike (20km for 14 yo) / 7.5km Run

Starting at 8.30am -

TRYstars:

U7's 25m Swim / 1km Bike / 250m Run

7 - 9's: 50m Swim / 2km Bike / 500m Run

10-12: 75m Swim / 4km Bike / 1km Run

FAQ's:

What is a Triathlon?

A triathlon is a multi-sport event involving a swim, followed by a bike ride, and ending with a run. The length of each leg is the distance specified next to the ticket type.

What is STANDARD Club Membership?

Standard Club Members are those who have chosen the STANDARD option when signing up or renewing their Triathlon WA Membership. This choice provides comprehensive insurance coverage for both racing and training activities.

Do I need a Club Membership to participate?

Not at all! Select the 'General Entry' option. We will provide a one-day insurance cover for your race, ensuring your coverage during the event. This is why we require a race entry fee.

If you’re already a member of another club, you can join Busselton as a second club without paying the insurance fee again and race FREE at our club events. This will be discounted at the checkout

What ages are the TRYstars programs suitable for?

This is a FUN event for kid's aged 5-12 years. Kid's ideally will need to be able to ride unaided without the use of training wheels.

What equipment is needed?

A bike, a helmet and running shoes.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start time to ensure you have enough time to register, set up their bike/run equipment and listen to a briefing so they know what to do.

We are less than 2 weeks away!

We have 2 distances on offer,

Mini:

150m swim - 6km bike - 1.5km run

Sprint:

300m swim - 12km bike - 3km run

Don't forget we have a Kids Race for boys & girls ages 6-12 years, with multiple distances dependant on age.

Teams!!! Can't do one of the legs? we offer a teams option for the sprint :)

Event Schedule

Sunday 22nd March:

Athlete Guide with all event information, will be emailed to athletes and a link will appear on this page.

Saturday 28th March - 10am - 4pm :

Pre Event registration - Collect your race pack from Elite Supplements in Busselton Central Shopping Centre (Timing Chip, race bib, tattoo, pre ordered merch etc)

Sunday 29th March :

5:45am - Registrations open

6:45am - Transition Closes (Note: transition will reopen for the kids race once the last rider has racked their bike)

6:50am - Mandatory Race Brief

7am - Race start - Mini

7:05am - Race start - Sprint

8:45am - Sprint & Mini Presentations & spot prizes

9am - Kids Race Brief

9:10am - Race Start - Kid's under 7's

9:20am - Race start- Kid's 7+

Kid's random draw - LOTS of prizes!

10am - Event close

Happy New Year 2026!

We are so excited for this year's Busselton Women's Triathlon! We can't wait to see you all on the start line.

It is time to get ready for the event and start the training. If you are not quite sure how to get started, don't worry we've got you covered. The Free 8 Week Training Program will be released Monday 19th Jan, so that you have a few weeks to get organised before the program starts from the 2nd Feb. You won't need any previous experience from triathlon to follow the program.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Please note that if you don't have a TrainingPeaks account you will be asked to sign up and create an account (free).

As part of the program, we have Women’s Training Sessions in Busselton. Save the dates below, more details coming up before the sessions.

Sun 1 Feb 2026, 8.30am Morning Tea at The Goose - an introduction to the Women’s Program 2026, with Kate Baldwin - Physio & Sports Scientist. Kate specialises in training load management and strength training for endurance athletes and has done research in female athletes. This will be a great opportunity to ask any questions at a very informative introduction to women's triathlon.

Sat 14 Feb 2026, 7am - The Kick Off - Introduction to Triathlon

Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7am - Open Water Swimming

Sun 22 Mar 2026, 7am - Transition Practise and Event Preparation

Also, every Wednesday morning starting 4th Feb we will have a Run & Strength session 5:30am from the Busselton Post Office. Come join Kate and the Girl's!

*Please note: to attend the in person training, for insurance purposes, you will need to purchase an 8 week trial membership with Aus Triathlon for $55 (unless you already have a Standard or Premium Membership). This will need to be done after the 31st of Jan so it lasts until the Women's Tri Race is complete. This trial membership will include insurance while training and 1x One day licence fee to cover your insurance in the Women's Tri - So you will NOT need to add a ODL to your registration. If you have any question or are unsure, please email us :)

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Tri suits and jumper are pre-order items & must be ordered through this registration page.

No more pre orders for Tri suits will be taken after the 30th of January, to allow for production.

No jumper or shirt merchandise will be taken after the 3rd of March, to allow for production. Orders will be available to pick up on event day from the registration tent :)

Women's Tri Hats & visors will be available to purchase at registration or on event day

What is a Standard or Premium Membership with AUS Triathlon?

This is a paid membership with AUS Triathlon which provides cover for you to train and race. This is usually purchased when you join a triathlon club. This is an annual membership which runs from July 1st to June 30th. When you join you will get a TA number, which you will need to provide during registration. This number will then be checked to make sure you have a current membership, efficient to cover your race.

If you do not have any current membership with AUS Triathlon, you will need to purchase a ODL: One Day Licence. This will provide cover for 1 race and will need to be added on when you register from the products section. If you have any questions or are unsure on what you need to do, please reach out and we can help :) [email protected]

Need Accommodation?

Check out the Hilton Garden In Busselton. Situated overlooking the iconic jetty and just a stones throw from our event, there's no need to worry about driving ;) https://www.hilton.com

Post Race Breakfast - Make a booking at the Goose

The Goose is Busselton’s beachside icon; a place where locals and visitors come together to soak up the view, the flavour, and the good times.

Perched right on the sand at the foot of the famous Busselton Jetty, The Goose serves up everything from relaxed breakfasts and long lunches to cocktails at sunset and memorable dinners under the stars. Whether you're here for a morning brew or a celebration with friends, there's always a spot for you. https://www.thegoose.com.au/

For system errors, race roster account log in or password help, or payment issues, please contact [email protected] or call:

• AUS -1800 734 669

• NZ - 0800 734 669

What's New in 2026!

Please note: Entries officially closed on 15 April.

Except for Join a Team subcategories, which remain open longer to allow teams to be completed.

All other distances/subcategories are closed. No waitlists are in place.

1st to 3rd May 2026 - Barnard Park, Busselton WA

We’re marking 25 years of this iconic WA triathlon event with a refreshed format and exciting new ways to get involved. Whether you're racing, cheering or trying something new – there's something for everyone.

Explore the events below and get ready for a weekend of multisport fun!

For details on distances, courses, event schedules, and pre-race info, please visit our event website.

Age Calculation Date

Racing age for this event is calculated as at 31/12/2025, this is as per the AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules. This means your racing age is the age you were on that date, so for example if you turned 30 after that date then your racing age is still 29.

Schedule of Events

Saturday 2nd May 2026

• Busselton 5: 100m swim, 4km cycle, and 900m run. Kids Triathlon ages 7 - 15 only. Individuals only.

• Busselton 25: 500m swim, 20km cycle, and 4.5km run. Ages 14+ for individuals, and 13+ for teams.

Sunday 3rd May 2026

• Busselton 50: 2km swim, 40km cycle, and 8km run. Ages 18+ for individuals, and 16+ for teams

• Busselton 100 Triathlon: 2km swim, 80km cycle, and 18km run. Ages 18+. Teams and Individuals.

• Busselton 100 Duathlon: 8km run, 80km cycle, and 12km run. Ages 18+ Individuals only.

• Busselton Aquabike: 2km swim, 80km cycle. Ages 18+ Individuals only.

Please note: Due to the time of year, athletes competing in the Busselton 50, Busselton 100 Triathlon, and Busselton Aquabike must bring a wetsuit. This event has been wetsuit mandatory in the past, so please ensure you have your wetsuit with you on race day.

Bike racking and pack collection for Sunday events (B50, 100, Duathlon and Aquabike) is done on Saturday evening. Please ensure you are able to be in Busselton for this, as no late racking is permitted on race morning.

Our post-race celebration for Sunday events is held on Sunday evening, so we encourage athletes to extend their accommodation until Monday morning.

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KC Australia Merchandise Pre-Orders

No Pick-Up Option for Merch Ordered Through Reg Portal:

All merchandise pre-orders via the registration portal this year will be posted to your nominated shipping address ahead of the event. This is because in past years, our supplier has had a lot of unclaimed pick-up orders on race weekend.

If you select add on merch items (not including the ODL fee, Free Participant Tee, MiTime insert, or Bossfoto Pack) then a flat $10 fee will be added at checkout to cover postage via our supplier, KC Australia. This postage fee applies per transaction and will only be a max of $10 (for Australia-wide postage) no matter how many merchandise items you select.

Items in rego may show a higher display price initially (because the system includes the $10 fee), but at checkout will be corrected when the $10 shipping fee applies to the whole cart and not each item.

KC Australia will reach out directly to any competitors that require international shipping.

BFOT pre-orders close 15th March with delivery / collection available from mid-late April.

If You Prefer to Pick-Up Merch (Not Posted) Order Direct from KC Website:

To be able to Collect your merch from KC Australia or on event weekend at the merch tent directly, please place your pre-order through the KC shop portal: https://shop-kcaust.com.au/pages/bfot-merch

Registration Support

For questions about the event please contact Triathlon WA at [email protected] or call 08 9443 9778.

For Terms and Conditions, or Refund/Withdrawal Information, please visit our Event Website.

For system errors, race roster account log in or password help, or payment issues, please contact [email protected] or call:

• AUS -1800 734 669

• NZ - 0800 734 669