March 29, 2026
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Dunsborough Country Club
XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship

Trail Half Marathon

Trail Half Marathon

RUN 21K
Note
The information on this page is not yet confirmed, and may be based on the previous years' edition.

Set to crown the 2026 Asia-Pacific Trail Half Marathon Champions, this challenging 21km trail run along the spectacular coastline and hinterland trails in Meelup Regional Park offers plenty of variety and comes with stunning views across Geographe Bay and the coastline. Top-performing age division runners will also stand the chance to qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.

Registration opens on
Sep 8
Registration Closes on
Registration Closed

COURSE MAPS

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
21km Trail Run
One of the most spectacular trail half marathons in WA.
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The 21km trail run commences on the Country Club fairways before moving on to some of the local MTB single track which is generally wide and open and provides plenty of opportunity for over-taking runners.

The course then descends to the Meelup Coastal Path and follows this relatively flat and non-technical route path with the odd technical rock feature pas Castle Rock, Meelup Beach and more local landmarks to Pt Picquet where you cross the Meelup Beach Rd. The next section of trail through to the Eagle Bay township is slightly more technical but is a hidden gem as it provides extensive views across the coast towards the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and beyond (this is our favourite section!).

On reaching the edge of the Eagle Bay township runners turn inland on a wide and quite hilly fire road for approx. 3kms that starts off through local bushland and then continues alongside the vines of Wise Winery – seemingly a world away from the coast where you started. At the top of the dirt road runners turn left and descend on some fast and flowing singletrack towards Meelup before deviating onto the spectacular Whale Lookout loop and its endless views across Geographe Bay.

Runners then cross Meelup Rd again and return on the flatter Meelup Coastal Path to the 16km mark runners deviate off the trail and negotiate a short section of more technical rock running (and a bit of sand) along the coastal zone for approx. 1.4km before re-joining the coastal path. The course turns right and uphill at the 19.3km point where you’ll wind along a twisting single track through the bushland before re-entering the Country Club to descend to the finish on some fast single track. WELL DONE.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
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Tue 2026.03.24
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Fri 2026.03.27
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Sat 2026.03.28
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Sun 2026.03.29
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prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

US$1,200

Prize Purse

🏆 Trophy

Top 1 of Each Age Group M/F

116

TRWC Slots

Total Prize Purse

Position Women Men
1 US$300 US$300
2 US$200 US$200
3 US$100 US$100

Trail Run World Championship Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

U20

2

20-24

4

25-29

4

30-34

6

35-39

6

DIVISION SLOTS

40-44

6

45-49

6

50-54

6

55-59

4

60-64

4

DIVISION SLOTS

65-69

4

70-74

2

75-79

2

80+

2

Trail Run World Championship Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

U20

2

20-24

4

25-29

4

30-34

6

35-39

6

40-44

6

45-49

6

DIVISION SLOTS

50-54

6

55-59

4

60-64

4

65-69

4

70-74

2

75-79

2

80+

2

Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

Prize money is available to any runner (there are no registered elite runners for the XTERRA Trail Runs - unlike the Triathlons)

All age categories are according to your age on December 31st, 2025.

FEES

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.
Registration available onsite.

RACE FEES

Description Fee
21K - Standard Entry AUD 150
21K - Race Day Entry AUD 165

Refund, Transfer, and Deferral Policy

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.

RULES & INFO

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

All age categories are according to your age on December 31st, 2026.

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