Odense City Half
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Odense City Half : 30 May 2027
Odense City Half offers organized running races in Odense city centre with start and finish in Munke Mose. The event includes these distances:
- Halvmaraton 21.1 km
- Børneløb 2.5 km
The course is a DAF-measured 5 km loop through Odense C. The half marathon runs the 5 km loop four times plus an initial 1.097 km extra loop. The 5 km and 10 km options follow the same loop one or two times respectively. There are fluid stations on the route at about 2.5 km and at the start, providing roughly one station every 2.5 km for those on longer distances. Timing is by chip attached to the back of the race bib; gross and net times are recorded.
Max completion time for participants is three hours; cyclists mark the back of the field and course cutoffs apply. Pacemakers are provided for the half marathon with target finish times of 1:30, 1:45 and 2:00. Headphones including open-ear devices are prohibited for safety. Running strollers and dogs are not allowed.
Practical details noted by the organizer include bib and t-shirt distribution before the race, bag drop at the venue, toilet and changing facilities near start and finish, and prizes for top finishers in several categories. Children under 14 who complete the children's race receive a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
