Exciting Race Format Changes for 25th Year of BFOT!
2026 marks a milestone moment for the Busselton Festival of Triathlon (BFOT) as we celebrate 25 incredible years of sport and community. As one of Western Australia’s most iconic multisport events, we’re thrilled to deliver a fresh lineup of races and an even more exciting festival experience.
And what better way to mark this silver anniversary than by introducing four thrilling new race formats: the Busselton 5, Busselton 25, Busselton 50, and the Duathlon 100.
- The Busselton 5 is the new format of our kids triathlon, making it a 5km total race distance.
- The Busselton 25 is the equivalent of a sprint distance, offering a fast and fun option for newer athletes or those looking for a shorter challenge.
- The Busselton 50 bridges the gap between sprint and long course, offering a standard distance that’s perfect for athletes ready to step up from short course racing.
- The Duathlon 100 introduces a non-swimming long course event to the lineup, giving multisport athletes a new way to test themselves across run and bike disciplines.
“We’re evolving alongside the WA tri community to make 2026 a standout year,” said Triathlon WA Executive Director Mel Farley.
“Introducing fresh challenges, welcoming new athletes, and reigniting the passion of those who’ve raced before. It’s all about creating space for more stories, more starters, and more unforgettable moments.”
2026 will be a celebration of where we’ve come from, and a bold step toward where we’re headed. Join us on 1 – 3 May 2026 at Barnard Park Busselton and be part of the legacy of this iconic event.
When do 2026 Entries Open?
Triathlon WA Members Only: Entries for Standard and Premium WA members will open at 10am AWST on Monday 13 October 2025. All members will be emailed a unique code to access the registration portal and purchase their entries at the lowest price. This is our thank you to the community of members who support Triathlon WA and our clubs year-round. If your membership has lapsed, or you’ve been meaning to sign up for the season – now’s the time to get it sorted.
General Public Entries: Entries for non-members and the general public will open at 10am AWST on Friday 24 October 2025.
Race Options on Offer:
SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2026
- Busselton 5: 100m swim, 4km cycle, 900m run. Ages 7-15 only
- Busselton 25: 500m swim, 20km cycle, 4.5km run. Ages 14+
SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2026
- Busselton 50: 2km swim, 40km cycle, 8km run. Ages 18+ for individuals, 16+ for teams.
- Busselton 100: 2km swim, 80km cycle, 18km run. Ages 18+
- Busselton Aquabike: 2km swim, 80km cycle. No run. Ages 18+
- Busselton Duathlon 100: 8km run, 80km cycle, 12km run. Ages 18+
The Busselton 100 will remain the Triathlon WA State Long Course Championship; the penultimate event of the 2025/26 Triathlon State Series.
Team options are available for the Busselton 25, Busselton 50, and Busselton 100 distances only.
What’s New in 2026?
- Busselton 5 replaces the Kids Triathlon event format. There will not be a parents wave this year.
- Busselton 25 replaces the Foreshore Triathlon (Sprint & Enticer) on the Saturday.
- Busselton 50 and Duathlon 100 are brand-new additions to the Sunday lineup.
- Busselton 50 and Busselton 100 events will each have a single bike lap to make it safer and fairer for all riders. Updated course maps will be released closer to the event date.
- An athlete tee and bumper sticker will be included in the race packs for ALL registered competitors in ALL 2026 BFOT race distances.
- ALL finishers in ALL distances will receive a metal finisher medal
- Exciting 25 years BFOT branded competitor items
- Personalised race photos via Bossfotos are included in the entry fee for all Busselton 100, Duathlon 100 and Aquabike competitors. Competitors in other race distances can add-on a Bossfoto pack during registration for an extra cost (still a discounted rate).
- By popular demand, we’re bringing back fluffy finisher towels and switching to cotton tote bags (instead of mesh) for our Sunday events.
- The Busselton 100, Duathlon & Aquabike awards function on Sunday night is moving to an iconic Busso venue. Make sure you book your accommodation for Sunday night too – you won’t want to miss this.
Travel & Accommodation Info
We recommend that you book your accommodation early to avoid surge pricing and limited availability closer to race day. For those racing on Sunday, please extend your stay to leave Monday morning so that you can attend the post-race awards function.
