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Hell of the West Weekend

Goondiwindi Area

About Hell of the West Weekend

The Hell of the West Weekend in Goondiwindi is in its 34th year in 2025 and is a weekend encompassing the Hell of the West Triathlon and the Super Saturday. Described as Queensland's iconic long course triathlon event, HOTW is the "toughest (and oldest) triathlons in Queensland" consisting of a two kilometre swim in the mighty Macintyre River, 80 kilometre "dead flat" cycle along the Barwon Highway heading west and 20 kilometre 'hot as hell' run along the picturesque Macintyre River. Many athletes use the triathlon as part of their Ironman training sessions, some athletes use it as their first long course triathlon and many athletes compete as part of a team, just to add to the spirit of sportsmanship. It's a 'bucket list' triathlon for all triathletes worldwide. Hell of the West We ...