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GOONDIWINDI
hELL OF THE WEST WEEKEND
27th & 28th February 2027
The Goondiwindi Triathlon Club presents a HELLISH weekend of multisport! Come and experience Goondiwindi's unique race conditions and country hospitality all performed in some HELLISH conditions!Super Saturday
The weekend starts with the Super-Saturday events which are designed to be inclusive of all ages and fitness levels. There are three events to choose from;
- Gundy Inferno - 5k or 10K Charity Run
- Firestarter - Super Sprint Triathlon - Ages 12+
- Hell Kids Triathlon - Ages 6 - 11yrs
TOTAL AG – HELL OF THE WEST
While many long course events come and go there is only one HELL OF THE WEST. An event that is known as Queensland’s toughest triathlon and steeped in Australia’s triathlon history for 36 years.
- 2km Swim / 80km Bike/ 20km Run
- Individuals (inc Clydesdale 100kg+ & Athena 75kg+), Teams and Aquabike
- Queensland Long Course Championships (Clydesdale & Athena not eligible)
- Race bag including running cap
- Finisher towel (100% cotton)
- Podium prizes and medals
- $17,000 worth of prize money
This iconic long course triathlon event started in 1989 and has been a bucket list event for weekend warriors and world level triathletes ever since.
AusTriathlon Qld State Series Competitors
- When racing HOTW, to be included in Qld State Series you must be a Standard or Premium member
- HOTW is hosting the 26/27 Qld Long Course Championship event and Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded to eligible competitors
- HOTW is a Championship Race, eligible competitors who place top 10 in their Age Group receive double points
- Click here for more information and FAQ on Triathlon Queensland state series.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5k Gundy Inferno
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
Charity event, to raise support for Goondi local charity
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Register for 5k Gundy InfernoA$50.00
Standard
Now registering Sept 26 – Feb 1 -
A$60.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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10k Gundy Inferno
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
Charity event, to raise support for Goondi local charity
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Register for 10k Gundy InfernoA$50.00
Standard
Now registering Sept 26 – Feb 1 -
A$60.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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FireStarter Triathlon
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
200m Swim + 7.5km Bike + 2km Run
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Register for FireStarter TriathlonA$60.00
Standard
Now registering Sept 26 – Feb 1 -
A$80.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Firestarter Relay Team (Captain)
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
Captain: signs up, creates team name and code and pays for entire team. 200m Swim+7.5k Bike+2k Run
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Register for Firestarter Relay Team (Captain)A$70.00
Standard
Now registering Sept 26 – Feb 1 -
A$80.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Firestarter Relay Team (Member)
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
Members register once Captain has made payment and given team code.
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Register for Firestarter Relay Team (Member)
Standard
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Late
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Free – $0 (Paid by Captain)
Early
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Hell Kids Triathlon (6-9yrs)
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
6-9 years - 50m Swim + 2.5km Bike + 500m Run Age is calculated at 31/12/2026
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Register for Hell Kids Triathlon (6-9yrs)A$40.00
Standard
Now registering Sept 26 – Feb 1 -
A$50.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Hell Kids Triathlon (10-11yrs)
Price changes in 3 months 26 days-
100m Swim + 5km Bike + 1km Run Age is calculated at 31/12/2026
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Register for Hell Kids Triathlon (10-11yrs)A$40.00
Standard
Now registering Sept 26 – Feb 1 -
A$50.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Clydesdale 100kg+
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Male category, ineligible for any AG prizes inc QLD State Champs, with weigh-ins conducted privately at race pack pick up.
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Register for Clydesdale 100kg+A$270.00
Early Bird
Now registering Sept 26 – Dec 1 -
A$320.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
A$380.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Athenas 75kg+
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Female category, ineligible for any AG prizes inc QLD State Champs, with weigh-ins conducted privately at race pack pick up.
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Register for Athenas 75kg+A$270.00
Early Bird
Now registering Sept 26 – Dec 1 -
A$320.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
A$380.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Age Grouper
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Age Group Individual
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Register for Age GrouperA$270.00
Early Bird
Now registering Sept 26 – Dec 1 -
A$320.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
A$380.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Pro / Elite
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Pro/Elite Individual racing for overall honours
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Register for Pro / EliteA$270.00
Early Bird
Now registering Sept 26 – Dec 1 -
A$320.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
A$380.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Relay Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Captain: signs up, creates team name and code and pays for entire team.
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Register for Relay Team CaptainA$340.00
Early Bird
Now registering Sept 26 – Dec 1 -
A$390.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
A$450.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Relay Team Member
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Members register once Captain has made payment and given team code.
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Register for Relay Team Member
Early Bird
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Payment Made By Team Captain
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
Payment Made By Team Captain
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25 -
Free – $0 (Paid by Captain)
Early Bird
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AquaBike
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
Individual 2km swim/80km bike (no run)
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Register for AquaBikeA$230.00
Early Bird
Now registering Sept 26 – Dec 1 -
A$280.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Feb 1 -
A$340.00
Late
Feb 1 – Feb 25
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Event schedule
- Fri, February 26, 2027 3:00 pm - Super Sat Events Race Kit Collection OPENS
- Fri, February 26, 2027 6:00 pm - Super Sat Events Race Kit Collection CLOSES
- Sat, February 27, 2027 6:00 am - Super Sat Events Race Kit Collection OPENS
- Sat, February 27, 2027 6:45 am - Inferno 5km & 10km Race Brief
- Sat, February 27, 2027 7:00 am - Inferno 5km & 10km Race START
- Sat, February 27, 2027 7:45 am - Transition OPENS Bike Racking
- Sat, February 27, 2027 8:45 am - Hell Kids Race Marshalling
- Sat, February 27, 2027 9:00 am - Hell Kids Race START
- Sat, February 27, 2027 9:30 am - Transition CLOSED Bike Racking (Firestarter)
- Sat, February 27, 2027 9:45 am - Firestarter Event Marshallling
- Sat, February 27, 2027 10:00 am - Firestarter Event START
- Sat, February 27, 2027 11:00 am - Presentations (Hell Kids not included)
- Sat, February 27, 2027 11:30 am - Transition OPENS Bike Collection (Hell Kids & Firestarter)
- Sat, February 27, 2027 2:00 pm - HOTW Race Kit Collection OPENS
- Sat, February 27, 2027 5:00 pm - HOTW Race Kit Collection CLOSES
- Sat, February 27, 2027 5:00 pm - HOTW Welcome & Race Brief
- Sun, February 28, 2027 4:00 am - HOTW Transitions and Athlete Bag Drop OPENS
- Sun, February 28, 2027 4:00 am - Town Pool OPENS warm-up
- Sun, February 28, 2027 5:00 am - HOTW Transitions CLOSES
- Sun, February 28, 2027 5:30 am - HOTW Race START
Contact information
- Event contact
- Liesl Richards
- Phone
- 0427585348
- Website
- Visit website
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