A Serious Course For Avid Runners
Scenic Half Marathon presented by Mounties Group – Dee Why Beach to Newport Beach
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Sydney’s Northern Beaches in this scenic half marathon, starting at Dee Why Beach and finishing at Newport Beach.
The Mounties Group Half Marathon begins in Dee Why, heading south along Curl Curl Beach before looping around The Harbord Diggers on Freshwater Headland, offering stunning ocean views all the way to Palm Beach. The course then returns towards Dee Why, taking runners over the headland with panoramic vistas of Dee Why and Long Reef beaches.
Continuing north, the route loops around Dee Why Lagoon, follows the coastline past Collaroy Beach, and skirts the picturesque Narrabeen Lake before passing Rat Park where the 6km runners will start once you have passed. Along the way, you’ll take in breathtaking ocean views as you pass Turimetta and Warriewood beaches, cross the Mona Vale Golf Course to Mona Vale Beach.
In the final stretch, you will tackle the challenging Barrenjoey Road hill before reaching the finish line at Newport Beach. Here, a vibrant, family-friendly festival awaits, featuring live music, kids’ entertainment, and a variety of food stalls.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
- 5:00 AM – Mounties Group Half Marathon B2B HQ opens at Dee Why Surf Club
- 5.30 AM – Bag drop facilities open at Dee Why Surf Club
- 6:30 AM – Black Start Group begins (other groups follow in waves a few minutes apart)
Start location: Dee Why Beach, The Strand, Dee Why NSW 2099
Finish location: Newport Beach, 394 Barrenjoey Road, Newport NSW 2106
Flyover Map: For a bird’s-eye view of the entire course, click here.
Pacers: To help you achieve your goals, we’ve organised a team of experienced pacers for the Half Marathon event. Pacers will run in Waves 2 & 3, maintaining consistent paces ranging from 4:00 to 6:30 min/km.
Please note: The Half Marathon is measured to be 21.09 km, but may be adjusted by event organisers if needed.
