HCA Marathon
About This Race
Named world's fastest marathon by average finish time in Hans Christian Andersen's hometown.
The Course
Flat, traffic-free urban route through the streets of Odense. Two-lap course starting and finishing at Odense Idraetspark athletics stadium. DAF-IAAF measured and AIMS approved.
Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
50m gain
Participants
8,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
What to Expect
A fast, flat marathon through the charming streets of Odense. Perfect for setting personal records on this traffic-free course with enthusiastic crowd support.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
10:00
Aid Stations
9 stations
Cutoff Time
6 hours
Typical Weather
Late September in Denmark brings mild autumn temperatures of 10-15C with possible light rain. Ideal running conditions.
Established
2000
Course Records
Men's Course Record
2:10:37 (Luka Chelimo, 2012)
Women's Course Record
2:30:48 (Jerubet Perez, 2019)