Compass Club West

LOCATION

Western Australia's Shark bay precinct will stage it's inaugural 42 and 21 kilometre run to Australia's most western point. 
Competitors will encounter blustery winds straight off the Indian Ocean, sprawling plains, rocky cliffs and lengthy sand tracks amongst some of Australia's most stunning landscapes.

There are currently two event routes approved, with the final route decison to be made early 2025. 42km Marathon competitors will complete two laps of the Steep Point camping precinct, starting at the Shelter Bay campground, heading north west up to the famous Steep Point signpost, then south down the 4WD tracks, before cutting back east returning to the Shelter Bay campgrounds. For the 21km runners, it is only one loop. The second route option is a 21km loop route through the Francois Peron National Park, just north of Denham.

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CLIMATE

June means Winter in Shark Bay, so expect to experiences blustery conditions, slight rain gusts and generally cooler temperature levels. It also experiences above average daytime temperatures and overnight temperatures. Wind speed and numbers of clear days are above average.

The average temperatures in June for Steep Point are -
Low 12 degrees Celsius
High 22 degrees Celsius

HOW TO GET THERE
The Elements Running crew will be based in Denham leading up to the event. If the Steep Point route is chosen, we will ferry across Saturday and camp at Shelter Bay Saturday night, and we encourage you all to camp with us. If Francois Peron National Park route is chosen, we will stay in Denham Saturday night and drive the 10km up to the start line early Sunday morning. 

Denham is 827km north of Perth (9 hours drive). It can be reached by travelling north along the Natioanl Highway 1 for roughly nine hours.

There are also flights available from Perth to Shark Bay Airport, roughly a thre ehour plane flight.

EVENT ROUTE

As mentioned above, there are currently two WA Parks approved routes available, the Steep Point loop or the Francois Peron National Park loop. More information on both routes will be provided in early 2025.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registrations for this event are now open. To register click on the Register Now button below.

The Compass Club Western Edition will be staged in one of Australia's most remote locations.

The event provides full support for all runners and support and pacing runners, including support and refreshment stations,  and full access to
medical specialists.

 

The Early Bird entry fee for The Compass Club West 21km is $70AUD and for 42km is $110AUD, which is available until midnight on January 26, 2025.
The standard entry fee for The Compass Club West 21km is $85AUD and for 42km is $140 AUD, which is available till 5pm Friday May 30, 2025 and inclusive of -
 

• Event staff and medical support throughout the entire event

• Support stations at start/finish line, Shelter Bay Rangers Station, Steep Point sign, plus roving events vehicle

• Finishers line arena facilities including refreshments

• Unique Finishers Medallions

• Western Australia Parks Day Pass

• Limited edition Compass Club West event shirt and buff, and photograph of you at the Western most point of Australia
   

Cancellation Policy
If for any reason, a runner needs to cancel their registration, a 75% refund will be provided if event organisers are notified in writing more then
30 days from the start of the event. If a runners needs to cancel their registration within 30 days of event commencement, then a 50% refund will be provided. If a runner cancels within 7 days of the event, then no refund will be issued.