Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon

Event overview

The Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon takes place on Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, in early May 2026. The main course is a rugged, roughly 24 km route that uses fire trails and walking tracks through the island’s undulating interior. The route includes a variety of terrain with sustained uphill and downhill sections. A separate, flatter kids course offers shorter, kinder distances.

Distances

• 24 km - full length individual
• Team relay - 2 or 3-person teams, one loop each, each runner about 7 km
• 3 km - junior option
• 1.5 km - junior option
• 500 m - junior option

Entries, categories and event details

Entry fees listed in the event information are: individual $135, team $85 per competitor, junior $60. Categories include individual open and age groups, open team relays (male, female, mixed), and junior races. Minimum ages are specified for individual, team and junior competitors in the event material. Race pack collection is compulsory at the Beach Pavilion on the day before and on race day. Mp3 use is permitted with only one earphone. Withdrawals before the event must be submitted in writing; same-day or in-race withdrawals incur a 100% cancellation fee. Complimentary ferry transfers between Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island Marina are available for competitors, with a discounted fare offered for certain travel companions; competitors are checked on boarding and issued wristbands for the return trip. Medal presentations and prize announcements are held at the Beach Pavilion on the race weekend and results are published online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.