H.C. Andersen Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate wind impact
Runners will face a temperature range from 50°F at the start to 62°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 76%. A light to moderate headwind at 15 mph may impact pacing, particularly in exposed areas. Runners should consider adjusting their pace early and staying hydrated to combat the humidity.
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Race Info
The H.C. Andersen Marathon runs through the streets of Odense, Denmark, named for the city's most famous native son. Marathon and half marathon runners start together at Odense Idraetspark and cover a flat loop course twice, finishing on the track inside Odense Atletikstadion. First held in 2000, the race added a half marathon in 2006 and a 10K, "Run the Last 10," in 2017. In 2019 the race was recognized as having the fastest average marathon finishing time in the world, at 3:51:22.
