Hamilton Island Triathlon
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Hamilton Island Triathlon
The Hamilton Island Triathlon is a sprint triathlon held on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef region on Saturday 21 November 2026. The course comprises a 750 m swim in Catseye Bay, a 20 km bike on a three-loop southern course that includes the airport runway, and a 5 km run that loops around the marina and resort areas.
Entry details and fees are published for the event: individual entries are listed at $155, two-person teams $190, three-person teams $225, and junior entries $40. Online entries close Friday 13 November 2026. Individual competitors must be at least 14 years old as at 14 November 2026; team competitors must be at least 12 years old as at that date. The junior program is for children aged 4 to 14 and includes multiple distance options:
- Short: 50 m swim, 1 km bike, 500 m run
- Medium: 150 m swim, 3 km bike, 1 km run
- Long: 250 m swim, 5 km bike, 2 km run
Race categories include Open, Age Group categories (14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+), and Team categories (Male, Female, Mixed). Non-drafting rules apply on the bike course and wetsuits are permitted for the swim. Organisers note the possible presence of marine stingers and state the swim water temperature will be approximately 23 degrees. Prize conditions require a minimum of five participants per category for prizes to apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
