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Whitsunday Tropical Escape Race Adventure 2026 Deposit
Whitsunday Tropical Escape Race Adventure 2026 Deposit
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🥇Hamilton Island Trail Race Adventure (May 2–5, 2026)
Dates: Saturday 2nd – Tuesday 5th May 2026
Early Bird Cost: $750 per person (standard $850 after 30th Jan 2026)
Deposit: $250 per person required to secure your place (balance due 6th April 2026)
Overview:
Join us for the Whitsundays Tropical Escape Race Adventure — a long weekend on stunning Hamilton Island for the famous Hilly Half Marathon. You’ll enjoy three nights of island accommodation, group meals, and plenty of time to unwind after race day.
Inclusions:
- Comfortable share accommodation (double and single rooms) – 3 nights
- Home-cooked group dinner on Saturday 2nd May
- Continental breakfasts
- Daily transfers to and from the race, restaurants, and island activities
- Race support crew
- Event-specific training plan by Coach Tracy
- Legendary Trail Trekkers Buff
- Yin yoga session
- Coordinated trip itinerary- always optional
- Guaranteed fun, friendship & post-race recovery time
Exclusions:
- Flights to/from Hamilton Island
- Your race registration (Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon 2026)
- Additional meals or optional tours
Who this adventure is for
Who this adventure is for
Trail Runners that have a reasonable level of fitness. If you are unsure, please reach out, as we are able to cater for all abilities.
Inclusions
Inclusions
- Comfortable share accommodation (double and single rooms) – 3 nights
- Home-cooked group dinner on Saturday 2nd May
- Continental breakfasts
- Daily transfers to and from the race, restaurants, and island activities
- Race support crew
- Event-specific training plan by Coach Tracy
- Legendary Trail Trekkers Buff
- Yin yoga session
- Coordinated trip itinerary- always optional
- Guaranteed fun, friendship & post-race recovery time
Exclusions
Exclusions
Trail Trekkers don't provide:
- Flights: You’ll need to book your own
- Race registration: You'll need to register your entry to the relevant race when it opens
- Any additional tours or meals out
What you need to bring
What you need to bring
- Running/hiking clothing
- Trail Shoes
- Capacity to carry 1.5 litres of water
- Snake bandage and emergency blanket
- Phone
- Sunscreen & Insect repellent
- First Aide (Blister Management)
- Fuel (e.g.Tail Wind) and Snacks (e.g. muesli bars, trail mix, lollies)
- Mandatory equipment as required for chosen race options
- Credit card or phone to pay for meals and personal expenses
Optional
- Hiking poles
- Running Buff
- Recovery Thongs
- Running Watch
Waiver, Terms & Conditions
Waiver, Terms & Conditions
Before signing up to this adventure please be sure to read through our adventure policy. You will be asked to complete a waiver and medical form before departure. All participants are to:
- follow the instructions provided by Trail Trekkers and the Group Leader;
- have an existing level of trail running experience and fitness;
- be non-competitive (this is a guided introduction for people to try out fast pack running);
- always run/hike with a buddy for safety and enjoyment;
- slow down and walk past other walkers and wildlife, respecting other users in the area we are using;
- alert other walkers when approaching, keep left for cyclists, and give way to horse riders on shared trails;
- carry their own water, food, appropriate clothing (including thermals and rainwear), medications as required, basic first aid (snake bandage and emergency blanket) and mobile phone;
- warm up and cool down (drills and stretches will be guided);
- carry out all rubbish;
- Follow bush toileting practices
Safety Information
Safety Information
Safety on our adventures is our number one priority. The following safety measures will be implemented by Trail Trekkers as part of this adventure:
- Clear instructions will be provided before heading off, and ensure no runner gets left behind.
- Running will be during daylight hours only.
- The route may be modified for participants that are struggling, which may include going to the nearest campsite, and returning back to the start point rather than continue through the hike.
- The Group Leader will have a mobile phone and satellite navigation device and know how to use and send location coordinates to emergency services if required.
- All runners will have the Group Leaders’ mobile number, in case they need to make contact during the adventure.
- Runners/hikers will be made aware of hazards while moving over the trail eg; low branch, trip hazard, wildlife, etc, and clarification for deaf and blind runners.
- Regular drink and food breaks will be regularly provided, and Group Leaders will monitor participants for signs of fatigue, dehydration or heat stress..
- Runners and hikers will be encouraged to run/hike with a buddy.
- A full First Aid Kit will always be available in the Group Leader’s car with participants knowing how to access.
- Rain events with 50mm or more rain will result in events being postponed or cancelled.
- Planned burns in NPWS areas occur at times and we may need to modify routes if required, or reschedule events.
