Hamilton Island Triathlon
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Hamilton Island Triathlon - 21 November 2026
The Hamilton Island Triathlon is a sprint triathlon held on Saturday 21 November 2026 on Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef. The event includes a main sprint race and a separate junior program plus a related ocean swim on the following day.
Course details for the sprint triathlon are:
- 750 m swim in Catseye Bay
- 20 km bike, three-loop course around southern Hamilton Island including the airport runway
- 5 km run, one-loop course incorporating two loops of the marina and resort sides
Junior race options include short, medium and long formats as well as a Splash'n Dash. Distances for junior events are:
- 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 Splash'n Dash replaces the bike with a run at comparable distances.
Entries close Friday 13 November 2026. Fees are listed per individual and per team; a one-day Triathlon Australia membership fee may apply to non-members. Minimum ages: individuals 14 years, team competitors 12 years as at mid-November 2026. Categories include Open, Age Group (standard decade bands), and Team divisions.
Event rules note non-drafting on the cycle course and that wetsuits and stinger suits are permitted. Water temperature is approximately 23 degrees. Bike hire is not offered on the island; registered competitors are offered ferry transfer discounts. Race kit collection and competitor briefings occur in the days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
