Nestled within one of Australia's most picturesque settings, Hamilton Island offers an unparalleled experience for endurance athletes at its annual triathlon. The island’s lush interior, with 70% preserved natural landscape, provides the perfect backdrop for this challenging competition. The event kicks off with a competitive swim in Catseye Bay, featuring a 750-metre course through crystal-clear turquoise waters. Participants then transition to the cycling segment, which covers a scenic 20km route around Hamilton Island’s southern part, including an exhilarating stretch over the airport runway. The race concludes with a 5km run along the marina and resort sides of the island, offering stunning views at every turn. Scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, this event promises to be a spectacular day filled with thrilling competition and breathtaking scenery. Ideal for athletes of all ages and skill levels, it’s an opportunity not to be missed. With space limited due to past popularity, early registration is highly recommended as the deadline approaches on Friday, November 13, 2026. Join us in Hamilton Island for a day that combines fitness with beauty and camaraderie.
Races Offered
Individual Sprint
Nov 21, 2026
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25K
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$155.00
Junior - Long Distance
Nov 21, 2026
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7K
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$40.00
Junior - Medium Distance
Nov 21, 2026
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4K
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$40.00
Junior - Short Distance
Nov 21, 2026
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1K
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$40.00
Splash & Dash - Long
Nov 21, 2026
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2K
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Multisports,
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$40.00
Splash & Dash - Medium
Nov 21, 2026
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Distance —
1K
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Multisports,
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$40.00
Splash & Dash - Short
Nov 21, 2026
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0.6K
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Multisports,
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$40.00
Team - 2 Person Sprint
Nov 21, 2026
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Distance —
25K
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Multisports,
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$190.00
Team - 3 Person Sprint
Nov 21, 2026
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Distance —
25K
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Multisports,
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$225.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Whitsundays.
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24.5° / 28.3°
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25.1° / 29.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 47m
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Avg rainfall
1.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
16.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Very high
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Low (2.4)
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Humidity
71.0%
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Sunrise
05:16
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Sunset
18:20
About Whitsundays
Learn more about the host city, Whitsundays.
Whitsundays is an island group locality that consists of the Whitsunday Islands. It is in the Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia. It is off the Queensland east coast in the Coral Sea, which is a mix of inhabited and uninhabited islands. In the 2021 census, Whitsundays had a population of 2,281 people.
