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Whitsundays Tourism News
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Now in its sixth year, the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon is an exhilarating experience with a variety of terrains from marina outlooks, to fire trails and walking tracks up the rugged Passage Peak which rewards competitors with breath taking ocean views of the stunning Coral Sea and surrounding Whitsunday Islands.
Comprising of two participant options, the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon includes the challenging individual 21km half-marathon for experienced competitors, but also popular relay teams of three people running 7km each. Later that morning, will be the popular Junior Fun Run providing children aged 15 years and under with a choice of three distances to compete in from 3000 metres, 1500 metres or 750 metres.
Following the event, Hamilton Island will host a medal presentation ceremony on the Marina’s Front Street next to Manta Ray cafe, with a complimentary barbeque, lucky draw prizes and live entertainment.
Entries for the 2012 Stamford Financial Hilly Half Marathon have opened online. For further entry, or registration information please visit www.hamiltonisland.com.au/marathon/
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