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The Australian XTri National Championships Returns to its High Country Home in the Snowy Mountains in 2024
The Australian XTri National Championships Returns to its High Country Home in the Snowy Mountains in 2024
SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW – In breaking news Triathlon Australia have announced that the Australian Cross Triathlon Championships is set to return to its High-Country home in Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains in February 2024.
With mother nature at her breathtaking best, TreX Snowy Mountains offers triathletes a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in this iconic destination in an epic high country Swim, Mountain Bike and Trail Run
Home to the 2016 ITU World Championships this course is renowned on the world stage and is set to both challenge and delight Australian Championship contenders.
Welcome to Your 4.5 STAR Host Resort
Start and finish your journey at the events host resort Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa nestled in the Snowy Mountains heartland. Yes, the journey will be a hardcore adventure but before and after it’s luxury all the way with all the facilities you’d expect at one of the country’s most beloved 4.5 star resorts. And it’s an even better base for family and friends who’ll be there to cheer you on.
Get Ready for the Ultimate Triathlon High
And now your race base is sorted, get ready for an endorphin overload as you head out onto your ultimate triathlon high.
Experience epic scenery as you plunge into crystal clear mountain lakes. Immerse yourself in the Thredbo Valley as your traverse the banks of the Thredbo River on super fun mountain bike trails where every twist and turn offers up a new high-country experience. And forget the tarmac, now it’s time to strap on your trail running shoes to complete the event with a huge helping of unadulterated trail running heaven in the heart of the Snowies.
Courses for every triathlon appetite!
As well as the Australian Championships, this iconic off road event includes courses for every triathlon appetite at a value price that still includes all the bells and whistles.
From hardcore triathletes to those taking their triathlon off road for the first time and the littlest dirt kids there’s something for all comers at TreX Snowy Mountains. Events include Standard, Sprint, Teaser, Dirt Kids, Duathlon and AquaBike.
It’s a true family festival designed with the triathlon community at its heart.
DIRT MASTER! Take on the Ultimate Off Road Endurance Challenge
For those hardcore athletes who are up for two days of off road action, get ready for the Ultimate Off Road Endurance Challenge at Dirt Master NSW. Dirt Master and Dirt Mistress contenders will take on two gruelling long course events across two days. Events include:
- Saturday AM: TRA21 Half Marathon | Trail Run Australia Snowy Mountains
- Sunday AM: TreX XTri Standard Course 1500 – 24 – 10
But, if you’re not quite up for that but would still love to test yourself across both events check out our Mini Dirt Master or Junior Dirt Dude challenge.
A True High Country Welcome!
Friends and family can connect with local businesses and enjoy a true high-country welcome in what is less a triathlon event and more an immersive high country off road experience.
You’ll even be welcomed by festival’s very own ‘Man from Snowy River’ on the start line.
More Information
For more information please visit:
- trextriathlon.com.au
- triathlon.org.au
Snowies Multisport Festival | 9-25 Feb 2024
TreX Snowy Mountains is part of a month long MultiSport Festival in the Snowy Mountains including two action packed weekends of MultiSport action including:
- Snowies MTB Festival | 9-11 Feb
- Trail Run Australia | Sat 24 Feb – UTRA50k, TRA30k, TRA21k, TRA12k AND TRA5k
- TreX Cross Triathlon | Sun 25 Feb
Upcoming In2Adventure EVENTS
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DATE |
EVENT |
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9-11 Feb 2024 |
Snowy Mtns, NSW |
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24 Feb 2024 |
Snowy Mtns, NSW |
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25 Feb 2024 |
Snowy Mtns, NSW |
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20 April 2025 |
Trail Run Australia Sunshine Coast |
Sunshine Coast, Qld |
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21 April 2025 |
TreX Duathlon Sunshine Coast |
Sunshine Coast, Qld |
About Trex
TreX is Australia’s home grown national cross triathlon series. For fourteen years TreX has positioned itself as the pinnacle of the cross – or off-road – triathlon racing in Asia-Pacific. Presented by adventure event specialists In2Adventure, TreX consists of a swim, mountain bike and trail run. While each TreX event features an open/elite category the TreX Cross Triathlon national series welcomes participation from all ages and skill levels.
For more information visit TreX here
About In2Adventure
In2Adventure are Asia-Pacific’s premier adventure event specialists, and the proud hosts of the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships. With a full calendar of national events scheduled throughout Australia, including cross triathlon, XC Mountain Bike, trail runs and corporate events, In2Adventure fully embraces all things ‘off road’ and ‘off the beaten track’ and offers a unique, individual experience for all ages and skill levels.
For more information visit In2Adventure here
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Taking Triathlon and Adventure to New Heights
On March 10 the Australian Alpine Ascent returns to the Snowy Mountains. 2018 marks the events third successive year, featuring an array of events for the active minded adventurer. This year AAA adds two brand new events, a 25k and 50k trail run to the pre-existing AAA triathlon and Tri Kozzi triathlon. The key feature of these two trail runs will see athletes tackle Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko.
The event is expected to see some of the World’s greatest endurance athletes descend on the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. Elite Energy CEO, Mark Emerton, believes this festival will set the benchmark for endurance events in the Southern Hemisphere and will test even the toughest of competitors and those willing to take the challenge ‘into thin air’. “The AAA triathlon is already up there with the likes of Norseman and has been designed to really test an individual. It’s not just about distance, it’s about altitude, it’s about unpredictable weather, it’s about hills – big hills, competitors will be running to the highest peak in Australia and it will be in vain if they don’t get there before dusk when the National Park come in and literally lock you out.
“Logistically, this will be the biggest event we’ve organised and we are working really closely with all local authorities to ensure this is a great success. Due to the nature of the course and safety requirements, entries will be capped and we are ecstatic to see such a healthy response to these events”.
For all the suffering athletes are sure to endure, the courses are nothing short of spectacular and will see athletes pass through some of the Snowy Mountains’ most picturesque locations including Dead Horse Gap, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo Village and one of the most famous landmarks in Australia, the peak of Mt Kosciuszko.
The AAA triathlon course will begin with a 3km swim in Lake Jindabyne, before transitioning out of the water and onto the bike to commence the 124km ride, the first 16km of which will be a hill climb, this ride has competitors climbing over 3200 vertical metres and will finish at Charlotte Pass Village to transition for the 25k return run along the trails to Mount Kosciuszko, before descending to the finish back at Charlottes Pass Village.
No matter whether the athletes have chosen the shorter triathlon, the AAA or one of the 2 trail runs, the courses will be a test of sheer strength, fitness and at times courage. If people would like to test themselves against any of the distance races they can still enter here.