Hans Christian Andersen Marathon

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Odense, Syddanmark, Denmark
28 Sep, 2025 (Sun)
Event size: 1000 - 4999 participants

Running

10 km, 21.1 km, 42.195 km

About the event

Come join the 21st edition of the H.C. Andersen Marathon on 27 September 2020 in the city of Odense, Denmark. The birthplace of the famous author, it will be livened up by excited runners and spectators. The Marathon is available for both experienced and inexperienced participants, with a traffic-free route passing through the city’s streets. After crossing the finish line, runners will receive a medal with an image of Hans Christian Andersen. The event also includes a ½ Marathon, “Run the Last 10”, Danish Championship Marathon, and MiniMarathon 4.2K - something for everyone!

Races offered by this event

You have 28 weeks to prepare

Marathon

28 Sep, 2025 (Sun)
Running

42.195 km

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Run the Last 10

28 Sep, 2025 (Sun)
Running

10 km

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Half Marathon

28 Sep, 2025 (Sun)
Running

21.1 km

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MACIEJ
Sep 2024
Running
21.1 km

Like all Danish events - very well organised.Lots of supporters,music bands,well stocked refreshment points.Finishing in the stadium as an extra bonus.Definitely recommend

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Karyn Cumming
Sep 2023
10 km

Odense is such a wonderful town, as is this race! The course is varied in scenery, great nutrition and hydration along the way. The crowds are amazing, and the finish line is like a community festival. I was worried coming as an American with little to no Danish, but the organizers were very international friendly. I would do this marathon again in a heartbeat.

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Results 2021: Hans Christian Andersen Marathon

28 Sep, 2021 (Tue)

Marathon Martin Egebjerg Olesen claimed victory by finishing the race in 02:22:53. He bested Jesper Faurschou who crossed the finish line 39 seconds behind him. The third place went to Kasper Laumann Hartlev with a time of 02:27:32 In the women’s race, Lene Broberg took top honors by finishing the race in 02:55:59 . She bested Pia Englyst who crossed the finish line one minute 51 seconds behind her. Regina Aagaard got the third place in 02:58:32. Top 5 Men 1 Martin Egebjerg Olesen 02:22:53 2 Jesper Faurschou 02:23:32 3 Kasper Laumann Hartlev 02:27:32 4 Gustav Krøll 02:29:57 5 Jesper Andkjær Larsen 02:31:05 Top 5 Women 1 Lene Broberg 02:55:59 2 Pia Englyst 02:57:50 3 Regina Aagaard 02:58:32 4 Helle Blak Petersen 03:01:18 5 Fran Owen 03:02:06 Complete results Half Marathon Martin Egebjerg Olesen outran roughly 1618 runners to win with a time of 02:22:53. He finished 39 seconds ahead of Jesper Faurschou. Kasper Laumann Hartlev got the third place in 02:27:32. In the women’s race, Lene Broberg scored victory with a time of 02:55:59 . She bested Pia Englyst who crossed the finish line one minute 51 seconds behind her. Finishing third was Regina Aagaard (02:58:32). Top 5 Men 1 Martin Egebjerg Olesen 02:22:53 2 Jesper Faurschou 02:23:32 3 Kasper Laumann Hartlev 02:27:32 4 Gustav Krøll 02:29:57 5 Jesper Andkjær Larsen 02:31:05 Top 5 Women 1 Lene Broberg 02:55:59 2 Pia Englyst 02:57:50 3 Regina Aagaard 02:58:32 4 Helle Blak Petersen 03:01:18 5 Fran Owen 03:02:06 Complete results Run the Last 10 Complete results
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Results 2017: Hans Christian Andersen Marathon

02 Oct, 2017 (Mon)

Credit : Eventyret Fyn – VisitFyn Paul Waweru Chege claimed victory with a time of 02:14:37. Coming in second was William Nyarondia Morwabe (02:15:59). Firew Bazie Tsega got the third place in 02:18:56. In the women’s race, it was Louise Langelund Batting who took the top spot in 02:38:50 . She bested Maeregu Shegae who crossed the finish line 3 minutes 57 seconds behind her. While Behafeta Hadies Abreha came in third at 02:43:10 Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results §staticmap(1369,5,800,200)
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Results 2016: Hans Christian Andersen Marathon

04 Oct, 2016 (Tue)

Credit : Eventyret Fyn – VisitFyn Each year, the city of Odense in Denmark hosts a marathon to celebrate one of its best known citizens : Hans Christian Andersen, author of the famous fairy tales. Hans Christian Andersen Marathon Fikadu Kebebe Debele grinded past more than 1295 runners to win in 02:15:20. He bested William Morwabe who crossed the finish line 41 seconds behind him. Getu Nigussie Demie got the third place in 02:16:12. For the women, Roza Dereje Bekele won the race with a time of 02:31:15 . She finished 4 minutes 12 seconds ahead of Bekelu Beji Geletu. Rounding out the top three was Jedidah Karungu with a time of 02:36:42. Top 5 Men Top 5 Women Complete results Hans Christian Andersen Half Marathon for Women For the women, Boneshi Tamene won the race with a time of 01:14:26 . She bested Alemi Degefa who crossed the finish line 4 seconds behind her. The third place went to Louise Langelund batting with a time of 01:14:50 Top 5 Women Complete results Hans Christian Andersen Half Marathon for Men Steffen Massaro grinded past more than 1241 runners to win in 01:09:00. Coming in second was Dennis Pedersen (01:12:58). Frank Barrit got the third place in 01:13:04. Top 5 Men Complete results
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