Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon
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Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon
The Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon is an endurance event held on Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, with a full length individual race of 24 km, a team relay option and a separate junior program. The full course runs on a mix of fire trails and walking tracks through the island’s undulating interior and includes significant uphill and downhill sections.
Entries close on Sunday 25 April 2027. Early bird and general entry fees are listed for individuals, teams and juniors, and minimum age rules apply: individual competitors must be at least 16 years old on 2 May 2027, team members at least 14, and junior competitors aged 4 to 15. Race pack collection is scheduled before the event at the Beach Pavilion where identification is required to receive a race singlet and sponsor items.
Race categories include full length individual open and age groups, open team relays and three junior distances. Junior race distances are:
- 3 km
- 1.5 km
- 500 m
Participants must be trained and medically fit to complete their chosen distance and follow event rules, including a prohibition on taking shortcuts. Medical insurance is strongly recommended for non Australian competitors. Presentations for the event are held after the races at the Beach Pavilion and prize details are announced at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
