Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon Race Details
Date
Sunday 2 May, 2021
Event
Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon
How to Enter
Start Time
Half Marathon and Team Relay
6.30am - Cruise Whitsundays ferry departs Shute Harbour for competitors travelling from the mainland
7.05am - Cruise Whitsundays ferry arrives Hamilton Island; please make your way to the bus at the top of the jetty for your transfer to Athlete Central, Beach Pavilion
7.10am - Race kit collection for mainland arrivals only
7.15am - Half Marathon race briefing, followed by race start (race start will be determined by mainland arrivals)
Junior Race
10.30am - Junior race briefing, followed by race start
Other Information and Key Times
Saturday 1 May
7.00am – Parkrun, meet at shady creek lawns for a 5km run in preparation for Sunday
2:00pm – 5.00pm - Race kit collection at Athlete Central, Beach Pavilion
Sunday 2 May - Race Day
From 11.30am - Lunch menu available for purchase at Athlete Central, Beach Pavilion
12.00pm - Event presentations
5.30pm – Recovery Yoga at the Beach Pavilion Lawns, bookings required through the Sports Club.
5.30pm - 8.30pm - Marina Daze, live entertainment and beverages available for purchase, Front Street
Monday 3 May
6.00am - Recovery Run Dent Dash, $25pp including ferry transfers and breakfast. Limited numbers, book through Hamilton Island Tour Desk.
Location
Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef
Entries Close
Online Thursday 29 April 2021 at 2.00pm
Cost
General Entry
$100 per individual
$70 per team member (2 or 3 people)
$35 per junior entry
Course Map and Elevation
Click here to see the course map
Click here to see the elevation
Minimum Ages
Individual Half Marathon competitors must be a minimum of 16 years of age as of 2 May 2021.
Team Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old as at 2 May 2021.
Categories
Individual Open - Half Marathon
No qualification required. First 3 across the line. Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.
Individual Age Group
Age as at 2 May 2021
- Under 30
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
- Further age group breakdowns subject to entry levels
Relay Challenge
Open Male
Open Female
Open Mixed
Junior Race
A choice of three distances to compete in depending on ability and experience.
All junior runners to meet at the Beach Pavilion at 10.30am, followed by race start.
The kids distances are as follows:
- Option 1 –3km
- Option 2 –1.5km
- Option 3 – 500m
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.
Competitor and Team Race Pack Collection
Race Pack collection for all competitors will take place on Saturday 1 May 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm at the Beach Pavilion and Sunday 2 May – 7.10am (mainland arrivals only) at the Beach Pavilion. Please bring a printed copy of your receipt. It is compulsory for all athletes to register during this time. You must show identification (Driver's License, Passport etc).You will receive your race pack during this time which includes your Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon race singlet and other sponsor products.
Race Briefing / Race Start
There will be a race briefing prior to each race start, held at the Beach Pavilion. The Half Marathon and Team Relay race briefing will be held at 7.15am, followed by race start. The Junior race briefing will be held at 10.30am, followed by race start.
Rules
Any Athlete seen to be taking a shortcut during the event will be disqualified. Mp3 use is allowed but only one earphone is permitted to be worn to allow ease of communication with officials.
Withdrawals
Withdrawals prior to the event must be in writing via emailing
events@hamiltonisland.com.au. If you withdraw on race day before race start, please advise an Official.
The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out the day of the race. If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Beach Pavilion and advise the Officials that you have withdrawn. The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out during the race.
Changes to Entry
Changes can be made to your race entry until Thursday 29 April 2021 via your event website login. Any changes after this date must be emailed to events@hamiltonisland.com.au.
Cruise Whitsundays Ferry Transfers
Competitors in the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon can take advantage of free Cruise Whitsundays transfers between Port of Airlie/Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island Marina. Travel companions will also receive a 50% discount on their fare (one adult and two children). All transfers must be booked through Cruise Whitsundays reservations by calling 07 4846 7000, quoting the promotional code provided at time of entry and providing proof of entry. If you are travelling to the island on the day of the event, you must travel on the 6.30am service from Shute Harbour.
Medical Insurance
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 updated here.
Prize Money
Cash prizes and products for the individual and open team relays will be announced at the event.
Medal Presentations
Presentations for the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon will be held at the Beach Pavilion on Sunday 2 May 2021 from 12.00pm. Lunch will be available for purchase 11.30am - 1.00pm.