H.C. Andersen Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady conditions
Runners will face temperatures rising from 55°F at the start to 62°F by the finish. With a moderate wind from the WSW at 12 mph, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially during gusts. Humidity is relatively high at 78%, prompting runners to hydrate frequently. A light chance of rain is present, but it is unlikely to impact performance.
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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.
