Hell of the West takes place on Sat, Feb 27, 2027 in Goondiwindi, Australia. The main route is 102 km.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 27, 2027
- Start
- Goondiwindi 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 102 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 21-week plan to Hell of the West
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Queensland's toughest long-course triathlon features a 2 km freshwater swim in the Macintyre River, an 80 km flat cycle, and a 20 km run.
What this race demands
Hell of the West demands sustained aerobic power across a 2 km swim, an 80 km cycle, and a 20 km run in the Australian summer heat.
Extended endurance
The long-course triathlon format requires continuous pacing and metabolic management across three distinct disciplines totaling 102 km.
Thermal resilience
Racing in late February in Goondiwindi exposes athletes to significant heat stress, necessitating strict hydration and cooling protocols.
Aero positioning
The flat 80 km cycle leg rewards athletes who can hold a sustained aerodynamic position for long durations without muscular overload.
Aims for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output across an expected race duration exceeding three hours.
Your road to race day
Race day at Hell of the West is 21 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base9 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 6, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 17, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 21, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hell of the West?
Hell of the West takes place on Sat, Feb 27, 2027 in Goondiwindi, Australia.
How long is Hell of the West?
The main route is 102 km.
What does Hell of the West demand?
Hell of the West demands sustained aerobic power across a 2 km swim, an 80 km cycle, and a 20 km run in the Australian summer heat.
Who is Hell of the West for?
Hell of the West is open to all participants.
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