Hamilton Island Triathlon
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Hamilton Island Triathlon
Hamilton Island Triathlon is a sprint-distance triathlon on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef, scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026. The event combines open-water swimming, road cycling around the southern island including the airport runway, and a run through the marina and resort areas.
Race distances:
- Swim 750m in Catseye Bay
- Bike 20km three-loop course including the airport runway
- Run 5km one-loop course incorporating marina and resort sides
Online entries close Friday 13 November 2026. Published entry fees for 2026 are $155 per individual, $190 for two person teams, and $225 for three person teams; a $10 one-day Triathlon Australia membership applies to non-members.
Competitor eligibility and categories are age based. 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 14 November 2026. Categories include Open, Age Group bands and Team divisions for male, female and mixed teams. Non drafting rules apply on the cycle course. Wetsuits and stinger suits are permitted for the swim. Prize money and prizes are offered, with a minimum of five participants required in a category to qualify.
Junior events run on the same day and include multiple race lengths and a Splash'n Dash. Junior participants receive finishers medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
