Denmark Half
Ocean Beach, Australia • 28 Sep 2025
Event overview
The Denmark Half is an annual road and trail running event organised by the Denmark Running Club. The 2025 edition is the sixth running of the event and takes place on 28 September 2025 at Lights Beach, Ocean Beach, Western Australia. The event offers three distances:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km
- 2 km kids race
The course follows sections of the WOW and Mundabiddi trails on the south coast of WA and is described as hilly and twisting. Half marathon entrants must be 16 years of age or older, as per Athletics West guidelines. There is a cut-off requirement for the half marathon at the 10 km mark.
Race details and logistics
Aid stations are located at about 3 km, 6 km, 10 km and 17 km and provide water, electrolytes, fruit and lollies. A sweeper will follow the back of the half marathon field. The 21.1 km course passes back through the Lights Beach carpark at roughly the 6 km mark. There are three toilets at the Lights Beach carpark and additional toilets at the Visitors Centre.
Entry fees are lower for Denmark Running Club members: member rates reported as $65 for the half, $45 for 10 km and free for 2 km; non-member rates are $75, $55 and $10 respectively. Profits are donated to Denmark community groups and the club’s Elite Athlete Sponsorship Fund. Refunds are allowed up to seven days before the event; no refunds are given after 21 September 2025. Safety information notes first aid at aid stations and advice about wildlife and trail etiquette. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.