Set in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations, the Hamilton Island Triathlon provides the ultimate test of endurance in the ultimate location.
The undulating landscape of Hamilton Island’s interior, of which 70% is preserved, and surrounding turquoise waters offer the perfect setting for the event’s competitive 750 metre swim in Catseye Bay, a 20km cycle around the southern part of Hamilton Island encompassing the airport runway and a 5km run around the marina and resort sides of Hamilton Island.
Join us on Saturday 23 November 2024, for what is a spectacular day of competition offering a fitness challenge suitable for the entire family.
Date
Saturday 23 November 2024
Event
Triathlon - sprint
Event Guide
2024 Event Guide can be found here.
Event Times
| Ferry schedule |
Click here for ferry schedule |
| Friday 22nd November |
| 12.00pm - 6.00pm |
Corry Cycles Bike Servicing, Beach Pavilion |
| 3.00pm - 5.00pm |
Hamilton Island Triathlon and Ocean Swim Registration, Beach Pavilion |
| 4.00pm - 4.50pm |
Swim with the Stars, Beach Pavilions |
| 5.00pm - 5.45pm |
Hamilton Island Triathlon Briefing, Course Orientation and Cycle Clinic, Beach Pavilion |
| 5.45pm - 6.30pm |
Hamilton Island Triathlon Transition Open / Bike Check-in, Frangipani Lawn |
| 5.45pm |
Carb Up Dinner, Beach Pavilion |
| 5.00pm |
Hamilton Island Transition Open, Frangipani Lawn |
| Saturday 23rd November |
| 5.00am |
Hamilton Island Triathlon Transition Open, Frangipani Lawn |
| 6.00am |
Beach Kiosk open |
| 6.00am |
Rolling Race Starts (Women's, Teams, Men's) |
| 8.00am |
Hamilton Island Junior Triathlon Briefing and Transition Open, Beach Pavilion |
| 8.30am |
Hamilton Island Junior Triathlon Rolling Starts |
| 10.00am |
Post-Race Recovery and Presentations, Beach Pavilion |
| 11.30am - 12.30pm |
Hamilton Island Ocean Swim Registration, Beach Pavilion |
| 5.20pm |
Last Ferry to Port of Airlie |
| 5.30pm |
Last Ferry Shute Harbour |
Please note that the above times are subject to change, all competitors will receive confirmation closer to the event date.
Location
Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef
Entries Close
Online entries close Friday 15 November 2024. Space is limited.
Cost
Registrations
- $135.00 per individual competitor*
- $160.00 2 person team*
- $210.00 3 person team*
* $10 One-Day Triathlon Australia Membership will apply to any non-Triathlon Australia Members
Course
Swim – 750m in Catseye Bay
Bike – 20km 3 loop course of southern part of Hamilton Island and Airport runway
Run – 5km 1 loop course (incorporating 2 loops of marina) including both the marina and resort sides of Hamilton Island
Minimum Ages
Individual Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old as at 23 November 2024. Team competitors must be a minimum of 12 years old as at 23 November 2024.
Categories
Open
No qualification required. First 3 across the line. Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.
Age Group
Age as at 23 November 2024.
Categories Men and Women
- 14-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Teams
No qualification required
Team Categories
Event Maps
Triathlon Swim course map - TBC
Triathlon Bike course map - TBC
Triathlon Run course map - TBC
Road Closure map - TBC
Pre Event Participation
You must ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness. You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the three disciplines. To not abide by these conditions can create potentially dangerous situation for yourself and other competitors. The water temperature will be approximately 23 degrees.
Registration and Race Kit Collection
Registration and Race Kit collection times will be the afternoon of Friday 22 November 2024 at the Beach Pavilion. IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL TRIATHLETES TO REGISTER DURING THIS TIME. Please bring a printed copy of your receipt.
- You must show identification (Drivers License, Passport etc)
In your Race Kit you will receive: Race numbers, sponsor product and your event shirt. You will also receive your timing chip at Race Kit Collection.
*Teams will receive 1 bag per team member. Teams will receive 1 x timing chip per team (ALL Team members must wear the timing band, passed from each team member like a relay baton). It is only necessary for one team member to register for their team; however, they must be able to pass on the team kit to the other team members before the race start.
Race Briefing / Race Start
There will be a pre-race briefing on Friday 22 November at 5.00pm for all competitors, at Beach Pavilion.
Bike Check and Transition
It is compulsory for all individual competitors and at least one team member to rack check and rack your bike.
Bike racking - Friday 22 November, 5.45pm - 6.30pm, following Race Briefing at the Frangipani Park.
Security guards are on duty in the Transition area from 6.30pm Saturday evening until transition opens on Sunday morning at 5.00am. Security chains are recommended for added security.
Cruise Whitsundays Transfers
Registered competitors travelling from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island over the Triathlon and Ocean Swim weekend do not have to pay return ferry transfers. Please use the special code provided when you register.
If you are participating in the Ocean Swim or the Triathlon, a 50% discount on ferry transfers will be extended for up to 1 adult and 2 children when travelling to Hamilton Island with you for the event.
Withdrawals
Withdrawals prior to the event must be in writing – email events@hamiltonisland.com.au.
If you withdraw on race day before race start, please advise an Official at the Registration Desk. The cancellation fee is 100% should you withdrawal on race day. If you withdraw during the race, please report to the closest official and advise that you have withdrawn.
The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out during the race.
Should you cancel your registration in writing by Friday 15 November 2024, 5.00pm AEST you will receive a full refund less any processing fees. NO REFUND will be applicable after Friday 15 November 2024, 5.00pm AEST.
Rules
Non drafting on the cycle course will apply and there WILL be Officials policing this on the course. Wetsuits will be allowed for the swim course. Any athlete seen to be taking a shortcut during the event will be disqualified.
For safety reasons you must have begun you’re final airport run (13.3km into the bike course) by 7.45am to allow us to hand back the runway to authorities for its intended use! Failure to clear Gate 1 by this time will result in a DNF. You may however proceed back to the transition area and complete the run leg.
Changes to Entry
Changes can be made to your race entry prior to Friday 15 November 2024, 5.00pm AEST via your event website login.
Medical Insurance
This is a sanctioned event. However, it is strongly advised that you take out personal medical insurance for the duration of your stay, especially for international competitors. Under the Australian Health Act, all non-Australians are not covered financially for personal injury. If you do have an accident you must pay for your own medical expenses. Therefore, it is essential for you to obtain adequate personal medical insurance.
Results
Race Results will be posted at the Beach Pavilion at presentations. Results will also be available via the website at the conclusion of the event.
Prize Money
Prize money and prizes to be won.
There must be a minimum of five (5) participants in the one category to qualify for prizes.
Presentations
Race Presentations will be held at the Beach Pavilion, Saturday 23 November 2024, 10.00am. Food stalls and cash bar will be available.
Bike Rental
As of 2023 we are no longer offering bike hire on the Island for the event. Please arrange to have your own bike on Island. Both airlines and Cruise Whitsunday will transport bikes whilst being a passenger on their service.
Bike Transport
For those travelling with your bike via airline, please check with your airline directly for their terms and conditions around oversize luggage.
Stingers
Marine stingers are a natural part of the North Queensland ecosystem. There is a chance we could have marine stingers and sea lice in Catseye Bay, not unlike any marine environment. With this in mind, the triathlon swim is an optional wetsuit swim to further reduce the small risk of a marine sting. If in the case you feel you may have been stung, please seek assistance with the nearest marshal. A full safety plan is in place for any incident during our race. Stinger suits & wetsuits will be permitted regardless of water temperature. As the water temperature and ambient temperature could be warm, we recommend you hydrate appropriately and put your wetsuit on closer to warm-up and race start. We have received approval for this special ruling under our sanctioning agreement.