Athlete Check-in
Dunsborough Country Club (map)
The XTERRA Groms race is a fun-filled off-road ride-and-run event for kids under 9, giving the youngest adventurers their first taste of XTERRA. Inspired by parents, older siblings, and friends on course, these little legends absolutely love having the chance to race and experience the action for themselves. With over 100 kids regularly taking part, the energy, excitement, and pure passion they bring make this one of the weekend’s most unforgettable highlights for athletes, parents, and fans alike.
Dunsborough Country Club (map)
Dunsborough Country Club
The Groms event is all about PARTICIPATION and does not have any age categories, results or prizes.
Competitors must be under 9 years on December 31st, 2026 to enter this event.
All requests should be submitted via email to info@xterraplanet.com.
1. ACTIVE Refund Purchase:
ACTIVE Refund is available as an optional add-on during the check-out process. This option allows participants to make their registration fee refundable for any reason, provided they submit a refund request up to 72 hours before the race.
2. Standard Refund and Deferral Terms (Without ACTIVE Refund):
Refund/Deferral Eligibility:
Withdrawal at Least 23 Days Before Event: Participants who withdraw at least 23 days prior to the event are eligible for either a refund or deferral.
Refund: A full refund will be issued (except for ACTIVE processing fees)
Entry Deferral: Participants may defer their entry to the following year’s event on the same venue (e.g., XTERRA Australia 2027). Please note that an entry can only be deferred once.
Withdrawal Less Than 23 Days Before Event: All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
3. Pregnancy Policy:
Withdrawal Due to Pregnancy: Female participants who must withdraw due to pregnancy may choose from the following options:
Refund: A full refund will be issued (except for ACTIVE processing fees)
Entry Deferral: Participants may defer their entry to the following year’s event on the same venue (e.g., XTERRA Australia 2027). Please note that an entry can only be deferred once.
4. Race Distance Changes:
Upgrading or Downgrading Distances:
Participants may request to upgrade or downgrade to a different race distance at the same venue, provided the request is made at least 23 days before the event.
Upgrading to a Higher Fee Race: Additional fees will apply if the participant chooses to transfer to a race with a higher registration fee.
Downgrading to a Lower Fee Race: No refunds will be issued for transferring to a race with a lower registration fee.
The entire event is held within very close proximity to the race HQ at the Dunsborough Country Club and kids are welcome to be supervised / escorted by their parents if needs be.
Groms may be accompanied by their parents if needs be (although we encourage you to let them have a go themselves – you’ll be surprised what they can achieve in an event environment alongside other kids)
The ride leg may be completed by kids on balance bikes if that is what they ride. But all Groms need helmets (just like everyone else)
The course for all legs will be clearly marked and supervised by course marshals so Groms can follow it unguided – adding to the adventure of completing it themselves.
XTERRA is a global lifestyle brand that champions the outdoor enthusiast in their pursuit of relentless adventure.
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