HCA Marathon
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About the race
HCA Marathon is a road running event in Odense, Denmark, held as the 27th edition on Sunday 26 September 2027. The event offers a measured and approved marathon distance of 42.195 km plus shorter races and community activities across a weekend in Odense.
Distances:
- Marathon 42.195 km
- Half Marathon
- MiniMarathon 4.2 km
The course runs on a traffic-free route through Odense and is DAF-IAAF measured and A.I.M.S. approved. Aid stations are placed along the route with four large depots at about km 4, 8.5, 14 and 20 supplying water, energy drink and bananas, and four smaller depots at about km 2, 7, 11 and 16.5. Runners may deposit personal nutrition at the event for placement on the depots; instructions specify labeled boxes and table placement for each depot.
Chip timing is used via a chip on the back of the start number, and results distinguish gross and net times. The race enforces safety rules such as no headphones and no dogs on the course. Fastrunner placements are available for documented fast times from recent official races. The event is part of Den Fynske Udfordring, offering a special gold start number and an extra medal for completing the challenge within the calendar year.
Prizes are awarded for top finishers and bonus prizes exist for new course records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
