Pristine white beaches. Crystal clear waters. A breathtaking mountainous interior. Hamilton Island is best known as a place to relax. But it is also the perfect place to push yourself in paradise. The Hamilton Island Endurance series spans five endurance events from May through to November each year. The Hamilton Half Marathon, Clash of the Paddles, Great Whitehaven Beach Run, Hamilton Island Triathlon and Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim will test athletes on every level. Do them all or just do one. Race Hard. Recover Harder. Every June, keen runners take to the pristine sands of the famous Whitehaven Beach for the fun and challenging Great Whitehaven Beach Run. This is a unique and memorable experience, and with a five distance events to choose from including a challenging 21 kilometre half marathon and a two kilometre or 500 metre Fun Run, it is suitable for the whole family.