The Danish Athletics Federation, Fjordager IF, and HCA Marathon welcome you to the 2025 Danish Marathon Championships for seniors and masters.
The championship will take place on Sunday, September 28, as part of the historical HCA Marathon in Odense.
There will be both individual and team competitions in all categories.
This marks the 19th time in 25 years that the Danish Marathon Championships is held as part of the HCA Marathon
Find more information about the Danish Marathon Championships below and read all the practical details about the HCA Marathon BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the race.
Du kan tilmelde dig med knappen ovenfor – husk at vælg distancen DM Maraton.
Fristen for tilmelding til DM Maraton senior og DM Maraton Master er søndag 21. september 2025 kl. 23.59.
Det er IKKE muligt at eftertilmelde sig.
Et DM startnummer er personliget og må ikke overdrages eller videresælges.
DM Maraton Senior
Deltagere i DM Maraton senior starter i forrest startgruppe og konkurreres på brutto tid . DM Maraton senior hold afgøres på netto tider.
DM Maraton Masters
Deltagere i DM Maraton Masters starter i deres respektive startgrupper opdelt efter forventet sluttid. Både individuel og holdkonkurrence afgøres på nettotid.
Konkurrencen afvikles efter gældende regler fra World Athletics og Dansk Atletik Forbund
DM Maraton hold
Regler for tilmelding og deltagelse i DM Maraton hold kommer snarest.
The marathon in the capital of Fyn will take place for the 25th time in 2025. Write your own adventure on a fast, traffic-free route through the streets of Odense.
One of the reasons the route is so fast is that Odense is as flat as a pancake. This makes it not only ideal for runners aiming to beat their personal best, but also perfect for first-timers. "The marathon starts and finishes at the Odense Sports Centre, just outside the city center. The course is shaped like a four-leaf clover, so you'll pass through the city center several times, giving your friends and family multiple opportunities to cheer you on." Because the route is run twice, it also offers a great chance for a negative split – a running strategy where you complete the second half of the race faster than the first.
The idea is you intentionally run slower in the beginning, and then increase the speed towards the end of the race.
But this is not all that makes HCA Marathon a one of a kind fairy-tale marathon. It is also the marathon with the cleanest and safest air in the world. And as the cherry on top each runner receives a unique fairy tale medal after the race.
HCA Marathon collaborates with selective hotels in Odense, so if you are travelling from abroad to participate in the run you can get a good deal for your stay.
Link to Runners World
Det er muligt at tilkøbe en afbestillingsforsikring og få billetprisen refunderet ved bl.a. akut sygdom, skader mv. Det er derfor ikke længere muligt at få overført startnummeret til efterfølgende år.
Online tilmelding er muligt frem til torsdag 25. september 2025 kl. 10.00. Herefter er der eftertilmelding på sportsmessen i Odense Idrætspark, såfremt der ikke er udsolgt.
Ønskes en samlet tilmelding af min. 10 deltagere, skriv da til info@hcamarathon.dk
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner you can find running programs for the HCA Marathon, . Choose the program that suits your level and get ready to cross the finish line in Odense.
Find the training programs here.
Remember that there is free pre-training for the HCA Marathon every Sunday in August and September.
Startnumre skal afhentes på sportsmessen i Odense Idrætspark.
(BEMÆRK: På løbsdagen er der udlevering af 10-km startnumre på Odense Rådhus)
Your bib number contains the timing chip – do not bend your bib, as this may damage the chip.
IMPORTANT Do not modify your bib number, as this will lead to disqualification according to regulations of the Danish Atletic Federation. Stay on the marked course, as timing mats are placed at various points to record your split times. Missing split times will result in disqualification.
Kr. 425 EARLY BIRD
29. september – 1. oktober 2024
Kr. 500 // 2. oktober 2024 – 6. april 2025
Kr. 550 // 7. April – 3. august 2025
Kr. 550 // 4. august – 25. september 2025 kl. 10.00 (ekskl. jubilæumstaske)
Priserne er ekskl. tilmeldingsgebyr. Jubilæumstaske medfølger ved tilmelding inden 3. august 2025. T-shirt kan tilkøbes.
Eftertilmelding på sportsmessen:
Kr. 600 // 26. – 27. september 2025 (ekskl. jubilæumstaske)
Eftertilmelding er kontant eller MobilePay
If you need to make changes to your registration, such as updating your name, switching distances, or transferring your entry to another runner, please ensure these updates are made in advance to keep the results list accurate for all participants.
You can make the changes yourself online – find more information under FAQ
The Sports Expo takes place at Odense Idrætspark, Israels Plads 3 – Odense V.
Read more at Sports Expo.
When you pick up your bib number, you will receive a race bag for storing your belongings. The baggage storage is staffed at Odense Idrætspark (Hall 2) and will be open on race day from 08:00 – 16:30, and only for the provided race bag.
REMEMBER to attach the bib number slip to your race bag.
If you have more baggage than fits in the provided race bag, there is additional baggage storage available at the tent on the parking lot near Nature Energy Park from 08:00 – 16:30 (DKK 25 per item, payable by cash or MobilePay).
For participants in the “Run The Last 10”, there is also baggage drop-off at the start on Flakhaven by Odense City Hall. Your baggage will be transported to Odense Idrætspark.
The tram operates throughout the day to and from Odense Train Station / Odense Idrætspark, making it easy to get to and from the event, or to travel into the city center to cheer on friends and family.
Have a look at www.odenseletbane.dk/billetter.
If you're coming from afar by car, there is also parking available at the trams “Park & Ride”, so you won’t have to worry about finding parking at Odense Idrætspark.
Drivers are encouraged to arrive early on race day and use the parking spaces along the surrounding streets near Odense Idrætspark.
Remember to check the signage, as some areas have time-limited parking or require payment.
Oversigtskort 2025 offentliggøres på et senere tidspunkt.
I startområdet er der opsat skilte med forventede sluttid. For at give alle den bedste oplevelse bedes du stille dig ud for den sluttid, som du forventer at løbe på.
FASTRUNNERS Marathon
Hvis du kan løbe 42,195 km under 3.00, kan du få en startplads forrest i feltet.
FASTRUNNERS ½ Marathon
Hvis du kan løbe 21,097 km under 1.30, kan du få en startplads forrest i feltet.
Få dit fastrunner mærke
Det kræver blot, at du henvender dig i informationen i Odense Idrætspark senest søndag 8.30 med dit startnummer og fremviser dokumentation for en hurtig tid fra et officielt løb af samme distance indenfor de seneste 2 år. Så får du et klistermærke til startnummeret, så du kan komme ind i forreste startgruppe.
Any clothing left in the start area will be collected shortly after the start and will be donated to the Red Cross.
The route is a 21.097 km loop through the streets of Odense.
We've arranged plenty of music along the course and a crowd of spectators ready to cheer you on. Therefore and for safety reasons, running with music in your ears is not allowed. Officials need to be able to communicate with you, so leave the music behind and enjoy the atmosphere!
At the course, there will be samarits on bikes and in the finish area you will find doctors. If you want to drop out of the race, you must contact the nearest fluid replacement station, where you will get a lift to the finishing line.
The route is measured by DAF-IAAF standards and approved by A.I.M.S.
Link to rutekort 2024.
The route will be without traffic from 10am until 4pm.
The maximum time limit is marked by two cyclists riding at the back of the race. If you fall behind them, you must follow regular traffic rules.
Traffic will be allowed back on the route at 4:00 PM, and you should expect officials and aid stations no longer to be in place. You will need to find your own way back to the finish line.
The marathon pacers have blue balloons marked with the following finish times:
The half marathon pacers have green balloons marked with the following finish times:
The stations are located at intervals of 5K in the following order
Fluid depots ved ca. km 2,5 – 7,5 – 12,5 – 17,5
Must be handed in at Odense Idrætspark from Saturday 2pm-4.30pm and Sunday 8.00am – 8.30am in the put up boxes. The nutrition will be brought out to the depots on the route, and will be on the first tables at all the depots.
Both Marathon and ½ Marathon have this opportunity.
Waiting for the 2025 program
HOW YOUR TIME IS RECORDED
Chip Timing: Your finish time is automatically recorded using a timing chip located on the back of your race bib.
Gross Time The time recorded from the official start signal until you cross the finish line.
Net Time The time recorded from the moment you cross the start line until you cross the finish line. Your race bib must be worn visibly on the front of your T-shirt and must not be folded or bent.
Link to livetracking 2024.
Headphones are not allowed during the race for safety reasons. Since the route is a loop, it is important that all runners can hear instructions from officials, cyclists, and other runners who need to pass. Instead, take in the green surroundings and the buzz of the city.
Details regarding this will be published at a later date. Keep an eye out for updates!
You will run the final 300 meters on Odense Athletics Stadium. The innermost lane is designated for the marathon, while the outermost lane is for the half marathon, “Run the Last 10,” and MiniMarathon.
At the finishing line, you will receive your medal. Please leave the area in the direction of the fluid replacement station.
Medal engraving
If you have purchased engraving for your medal as part of your participation in HCA Marathon, you will have the medal engraved on race day in the foyer of Odense Sports Park.
Please bring your race bib and medal, and have your finish time ready (on your phone) – your race bib serves as a receipt for the engraving.
To ensure everyone can have their medal engraved and taken home, please visit the foyer by 3:30 PM with your medal.
If you have not ordered engraving in advance, it can be purchased on the day, subject to available capacity.
The Funen Challenge
Har du gennemført den Fynske udfordring (gennemført Lillebælt Halvmarathon, Fynske Bank De 3 Broer og HCA Marathon eller HCA ½ Marathon) og løbet med guld nummer, får du din Fynske Udfordring medalje udleveret på HCA Marathons stand på sportsmessen efter du er kommet i mål.
Please note that once you leave the finish area, you cannot return.
MiniMarathon
After finishing, participants will be directed to the “MiniMarathon” tent, which serves as the finish area. The tent is located near the seating grandstand.
In the finish area, refreshments will include spring water, fruit, muesli bars, and dessert from Danone.
Parents do NOT have access to the finish area but can meet their children after they exit the tent.
After the finish line aid station, you'll find the massage tent in the parking lot by Hall 2, where physiotherapy students from UCL are ready to help loosen up your muscles.
The service is free of charge
Is possible at Odense Idrætspark
Various food and beverage stalls will be available on race day at the main entrance to Odense Idrætspark.
While you enjoy a post-race treat, you can watch the finish line on the big screen (with a 45-minute delay).
Photos from the HCA Marathon will be continuously uploaded to the photo gallery. fotogalleri.
Link to List of results 2024.
Download your finisher certificate by clicking on your name on the list of results.
Prize money for winning time under the record: +DKK 10.000
