Hell of the West — 35th Edition

7–8 March 2026 · Goondiwindi, Queensland

Queensland’s toughest triathlon: 2 km swim · 80 km cycle · 20 km run

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Event Highlights

Celebrating 35 Years of Racing
Individual & Team Categories
New Aquabike Event in 2026
Family-Friendly Super Saturday Events

The Races

Hell of the West (Long Course)

The main event. A brutal yet beautiful challenge through the Macintyre River, country roads, and the heart of Goondiwindi.

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Super Saturday

Kick off the weekend with exciting short-course events for all ages and abilities:

  • Gundy Inferno — 5k & 10k Charity Run
  • Firestarter — Enticer triathlon
  • Hell Kids — Fun, safe races for the next generation
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Best Value Event in the Country

Flagship

Hell of the West

Long Course Triathlon
$265
Early Bird
  • STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
  • Prize money & podium medals
  • Individuals & Teams
  • HOTW Finisher towel, medal & running cap
Entry & Race Info
New 2026

Aquabike

Swim + Bike
$235
Early Bird
  • 2 km river swim + 80 km cycle
  • No run — perfect for swim-bike specialists
  • HOTW Finisher towel
  • Overall winners awards
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Firestarter / Hell Kids

Enticer & Kids Tri
$60/$35
Online Prices
  • Safe course
  • Crowd support
  • Finisher prize & recovery tent
  • Race caps included
Entry & Race Info

Gundy Inferno Run

Fun Run
$50
Online Price
  • 5km & 10km distances
  • $20 of your entry goes to local charity
  • Podium medals & recovery tent
  • Running visor or cap included
Entry & Race Info
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New Date Announced - 7&8 March 2026

The Hell of the West Weekend Goondiwindi is excited to announce a new date to celebrate 35 years of in 2026 …

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HOTW 2025 Race Report

Hell of the West Weekend breaks record number of competitors 

A total of more than 870 participants over the 2025 Hell of the West weekend broke the event record by a country mile!

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A Blazing Success ...

The 34 th annual Hell of the West (HOTW) Triathlon was held last weekend in Goondiwindi, with the race
attracting top professional athletes, along with almost 700 …

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Super Saturday

Firestarter Tri

Enticer length tri

  • Great for first timer’s
  • Pool swim
  • Dedicated bike course
  • Crowd support
  • Hell of the West finish line
  • 12yrs to adult
  • Teams welcome

Hell kids tri

Triathlon for kids

  • Great for first timer’s
  • Pool swim
  • Dedicated bike course
  • Crowd support
  • Hell of the West finish line
  • 6 to 11yr – Age 31/12/2023
  • Swim not compulsory

gundy inferno

Charity run

  • Open to all ages and abilities
  • Run along the beautiful banks of the Macintyre river
  • All proceeds go directly to local charity – CARE Goondiwindi
  • Hell of the West finish line