Busselton Festival of Triathlon 2026

About the Event

The Busselton Festival of Triathlon 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of one of Western Australia’s most iconic multi-sport events. Scheduled for Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026, the festival transforms Barnard Park and the pristine waters of Geographe Bay into a high-octane racing hub. This silver jubilee edition introduces a refreshed format, including the "Busselton 100" and specialized categories like the Aquabike and Duathlon, ensuring that athletes of all disciplines can participate in the celebration.
Race Schedule and Technical Distances

The event is split over two days, with shorter, youth-focused races on Saturday and endurance-heavy events on Sunday. Note that racing age is determined by the participant's age as of December 31, 2025.

Event Name	Swim / Run 1	Cycle	Run / Run 2
Busselton 5 (Kids)	100m Swim	4km	900m
Busselton 25	500m Swim	20km	4.5km
Busselton 50	2km Swim	40km	8km
Busselton 100	2km Swim	80km	18km
Busselton Duathlon	8km Run	80km	12km

Regional and Demographic Overview

Busselton is a major regional city in the South West of Western Australia, with an estimated population of approximately 42,000 residents. Known as the gateway to the Margaret River wine region, it is home to the world-famous Busselton Jetty. Demographically, the City of Busselton is predominantly of European descent (approx. 81% identifying as Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry). The population also includes a growing Indigenous community, with 2.8% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Smaller but significant groups include residents of South African, Filipino, and Indian origin. The median weekly household income is approximately A$1,650, supported by thriving tourism, viticulture, and retail sectors.

The local culture is defined by an outdoorsy, active, and laid-back "coastal" lifestyle. Busselton has successfully branded itself as the "Events Capital" of Western Australia, and residents take immense pride in hosting world-class endurance events. There is a deep respect for the ocean and a strong sense of community volunteerism; hundreds of locals typically sign up to marshal the course and support athletes. This culture is inclusive yet competitive, where the "weekend warrior" and the elite pro are equally celebrated. The wetsuit-mandatory tradition of this race underscores the community's readiness for the crisp, early-May Southern Ocean conditions, while the post-race celebrations reflect the famous "West Coast" hospitality.

Participant Experience

Athletes should prepare for a mandatory wetsuit swim and Saturday evening bike racking for all Sunday events. The refreshed format includes a streamlined merchandise process via KC Australia, ensuring gear is delivered directly to homes to avoid race-day queues. The festival atmosphere is bolstered by the BFOT Event App, providing real-time tracking for spectators. With the 25-year milestone, the "post-race celebration" on Sunday evening is expected to be a major highlight, encouraging participants to stay in the region until Monday morning to soak in the local festivities and explore the nearby Geographe Bay wineries.

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Races Offered

Busselton 25

May 02, 2026

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Distance — Swim 0.5K Bike 20K Run 4.5K

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Type — Multisports

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06:00

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$190.00

Busselton 5

May 02, 2026

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Distance — Swim 0.1K Bike 4K Run 0.9K

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Type — Multisports

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06:00

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$50.00

Busselton 100

May 03, 2026

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Distance — Swim 2K Bike 80K Run 18K

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Type — Multisports

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06:00

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$610.00

Busselton 100 Duathlon

May 03, 2026

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Distance — Bike 80K Run 20K

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Type — Multisports

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$610.00

Busselton 50

May 03, 2026

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Distance — Swim 2K Bike 40K Run 8K

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06:00

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$410.00

Busselton Aquabike

May 03, 2026

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Distance — Swim 2K Bike 80K

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Type — Multisports

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06:00

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$560.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Busselton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.3° / 20.5°

wb_sunny 9.8° / 18.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.0 /

water_drop 72.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.3° / 20.5°

wb_sunny 9.8° / 18.5°

air 13.0 km/h

water_drop 72.9%

About Busselton

Learn more about the host city, Busselton.

Busselton is a city of 28,000 people (2018) on Geographe Bay in the South West region of Western Australia. It is famous for its 2-km-long heritage jetty, which has been restored for tourism, and is also famous for its beaches and fishing. Busselton was voted Western Australia's top tourist town in 1995, 1996, and 2005. It is visited by cruise ships 8-12+ times a year.