Welcome to Denmark's toughest Half distance
limited 100 startnumbers.
Sign up for a remarkable and extreme experience
Individuel or relay
Enjoy the beautiful setting of Jutland's West Coast when you swim in the North Sea, bike in the windy roads of Nissum Inlet and run in the sand on the beach.
The obliviating, yet beautiful, race are one of the toughest you are going to find in the world of Triathlon. You will be tested to your fullest, when you compete against yourself, other participants and nature.
A Half Thor includes 1.9 kilometers of swimming in the North Sea, 90 kilometers of biking around Nissum Inlet and 23.5 kilometers of running on the beach in conditions with nowhere to hide. It's you against nature.
Read all about the race in the Race Manual 2019 (2020 edition will be published 1 month prior race day).
Corona/Covid-19 INFO
Due to the extraordinary situation with the Corona virus (Covid19), we would like to give you the opportunity to sign up for Thor Beach Triathlon the 1st of August, without any hesitation. If the race is cancelled, you can either transfer your start number to 2021 or have the full amount refunded. (race day 2021: 7th August).
We are working intensively to make a great and safe race for everyone. The following precautions and restrictions will be implemented (Further restrictions will probably be announced):
Race briefing and the Pasta Party is cancelled
The swim part will start separately for each athlete - rolling start
T1/T2 (Transition zone) will be expanded significantly
Hand sanitizer is present at all aid stations
Finishing area will be separated carefully to avoid contact
Read all about the restrictions in the Race Guide (published in July)
As the organizers, we will always follow the instructions of the respective authorities. Stay safe!
Entry Fee includes
- Start number and chip timing
- Free accommodation including 3 nights in Thorsminde*
- Swimbuoy (www.newwaveswimbuoy.com)
- Swim cap
- Exclusive pasta party the 31st Juli - Cancelled
-
Athletes garden: Sandwich, fruit, drinks
- Energy products during race day - 32GI
- Finisher T-shirt
- Unique finisher medal
- Photoservice (link gallery)
- Massage, Hottub, sauna
- A remarkable and unforgettable experience.
Learn more
Race Manual 2020 - Download
Appendix Race Manual 2020 - EN
Tillæg til Race Manual 2020 - DK
Merchandise - Link to www.energidepotet.dk
Course records:
Male: Nicholas Ward Munoz (DK) 04:27:39 (2019)
Female: Camilla Pedersen (DK) 05:02:23 (2018)
Relay: Tribikeruncoach (DK) 04:45:49 (2017)
DME - Swim course
Swim 1.9 km (1.32 mile) two-loop in the challeging North Sea
Beach start / Australian exit
The Swim course is a 950 meter loop.
Wetsuit and the provided Swimbouy and swimcap are mandatory.
Water temperature: 16-18C. Expect waves and current.
The course design is based on current and wind conditions
Course record holder is Camilla Pedersen (DK): 00:26:59 (2018)
Ceramicspeed - Bike Course
Bike 90 km (55.16 mile) around beautiful Nissum fjord. The wind will be your challenge.
The course is 1-loop of 62 km followed by a turnpoint at 2. loop (by 76 km/47.4 mile).
2 aid stations each loop - Thorsminde and Vemb
Temperature: ~18C. Expect a fresh wind.
The course design is based on the beautiful landscape and to challenge you the most with espacially the wind.
Course record holder is Nicholas Ward Munoz (DK): 02:08:32 (2019)
Download GPS file: GPX
Zerod - Run Course
Run 23.5 km (14.11 mile) one-loop at the beautiful but tough beaches at the West Coast.
It is a very challeging run course in sand for most parts.
5 aid stations.
Temperature: ~18C. Expect a fresh wind.
The course design is based on the beautiful landscape and to challenge you the most with espacially the wind.
Course record holder is Nicholas Ward Munoz (DK): 01:41:39 (2019)
Download GPS file: GPX
Schedule - Half distance
Program | Day | Date | Time |
Accommodation opens | Thursday | 30 July | 17:15 |
Test ride bike course | Thursday | 30 July | 15:00 - 17:00 |
Registration opens | Friday | 31 July | 15:00 - 17:30 |
Racebriefing - Cancelled 2020 | Friday | 31 July | 18:00 - 18:45 |
Pasta party - Cancelled 2020 | Friday | 31 July | 18:45 |
Registration open | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 04:30 - 05:30 |
Bike check-in | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 04:30 - 5:30 |
Start | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 06:30 |
Swim cut-off | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 08:30 (2H 00M:) |
Bike cut-off | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 15:30 (9H 00M) |
Award ceramony | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 19:00 |
After race dinner | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 19:15 - 22:30 |
Run cut-off | Saturday/Raceday | 1 August | 22:00 (15H 30M) |
Accommodation closes | Sunday | 2 August | 11:00 |
Accommodation
We are very happy to announce Thorsminde School will be the home of the Thor Beach Triathlon's athletes. From Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August the accommodation will be free of charge for the participants. If a triathlete wants to bring friends or family it is possible to buy accommodation to the price of 20 euros per person.
Thorsminde School is located next to the transition area with great facilities. The participants will be provided with a bed, toilet & shower facilities, kitchen and fridges. Requests for camping on the school area will be accepted to a certain extent. The facilities at the school will still be free of charge for the caravanners.
Another accommodation alternative is Thorsminde Camping or Nissum Fjord Camping where it is possible to get a bit more privacy.
