Great Whitehaven Beach Run

Whitehaven Beach, Australia • 24 May 2026

Great Whitehaven Beach Run 2026

The run takes place on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, Queensland. It is scheduled for 24 May 2026. Participants run on the beach sand.

The event offers several distance options:

  • Half Marathon (21.1 km)
  • 10 km
  • 5 km
  • Junior Medium Distance
  • Junior Short Distance

Registration for adult distances is listed at $150.00, while junior distances are $60.00. A website for the Hamilton Island Endurance Series provides more information. The event has a volunteer registration option and is supported by multiple sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
Medium
5 km
Short
Junior Medium Distance
Junior Short Distance
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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