Hans Christian Andersen Marathon

Location: Odense, Denmark

Date: 27 September, 2026

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The Hans Christian Andersen Marathon has the fastest course in Scandinavia, making it the ideal run for debutants and runners looking to reach a new personal best. 

You cannot mention Odense without mentioning Hans Christian Andersen, who the HCA Marathon was named after. The famous Danish fairy tale author was born in the city, and it now does all possible to keep his stories alive. The course resembles the scenery from one of his fairy tales; there are characters from his stories on each kilometre sign, and you might even spot him cheering for you on the course.

If you would prefer to search on hotels located closer to the start/finish area, click on the Event Website button to find these details. You can then type the address information into the location field of the map below, to find accommodation closer to the start finish. The location field is the top red bar on the map below.