Great Northern Run

A Unique running experience

HCA Marathon og Great Northern invites you to run in Kerteminde

For the third time, Great Northern's trails are opening up for runners seeking new challenges on a route that is only accessible to golfers on a daily basis. Here you will have the opportunity to test yourself in varied terrain with gentle hills, sharp turns, and beautiful surroundings – all in an atmosphere of peace and exclusivity. 

The route is a 5 km loop that can be run once for 5 km or twice for 10 km.

After the race, it is possible to have an exquisite lunch in the golf course restaurant, but it must be pre-ordered (see instructions below). It will not be possible to purchase lunch on the day of the run.

Read more about the race below.

Program

Start and finish line at Great Northern Avenue

  • 09:30 Collection of race numbers
  • 09:30 Baggage storage opens
  • 10:20 AM Start of elite women's 5k race
  • 10:25 Start of elite men's 5 km race
  • 10:50 Warm-up
  • 11:00 AM Start 5 and 10 km run
  • 11:05 am Prize ceremony for the 5 km elite race (Men/Women)
  • 11:35 AM Prize giving 5 km run (1st, 2nd and 3rd Male/Female) 
  • 11:50 AM Prize ceremony 10 km (1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F)
  • 12:00 PM Seating 1 for lunch (only possible with pre-booking)
  • 13:00 Seating for 2 for lunch (only possible with pre-booking)

Before the race

Great Northern Run 5 km and 10 km

£195

You'll find the registration here.

Option to purchase a lovely t-shirt:

£159.00

ATTENTION: Unfortunately, we no longer offer a WALK distance, but Great Northern is holding their own walk the day before the race on 13th March 2027. See under the section GN Walk.

OBS: As something new, Great Northern is holding its own walk the day before the race on 13 March 2027.

Good evening, walk.

GN Walk is a combined experience of a 5 km walk followed by lunch including 1 drink. Lunch will be at the same starting point as for GN Run.

So you can't buy a ticket without lunch.

Saturday 13 March 2027.

Sign up here.

Walk (5 km) & Lunch: £30

VERY IMPORTANT
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 at sportstiming and also make add-ons to your registration; see more under FAQ.

Link to the 2027 participant list will be updated later.

Orientate yourself on the map to find your way: 

  • Race bib pickup 
  • Race bag storage and other luggage 
  • Covered changing room 
  • Toilets 
  • Coffee trolley 
  • Start and finish area.

Overview map coming later.

More information will follow.

More information will follow.

There is limited parking available at Great Northern, but there is ample parking in the vicinity. 

Parking maps for 2027 will be updated later.

More information will follow.

There is an opportunity to combine your run with a stay at Great Northern with our Stay & Run offer. You will find more information Here.

After the race, a delicious lunch can be enjoyed in the restaurant at Great Northern (note: booking is required).

You can choose between:

  • 2 open sandwiches
  • 2 vegetarian open sandwiches
  • A chicken salad
  • Price: 250.00 including 1 beer/soft drink

It is possible to choose between two times:

Click here for lunch at 12.00 

Click here for lunch at 13:00 

It is not possible to order lunch in the restaurant on the day.

During the race

Start - finish on Great Northern. 

We ask all participants to arrive in good time so that we can start the race on schedule. 

Programme

  • 09:30 Collection of race numbers
  • 09:30 Baggage storage opens
  • 10:20 AM Start of elite women's 5k race
  • 10:25 Start of elite men's 5 km race
  • 10:50 Warm-up
  • 11:00 AM Start 5 and 10 km run
  • 11:05 am Prize ceremony for the 5 km elite race (Men/Women)
  • 11:35 AM Prize giving 5 km run (1st, 2nd and 3rd Male/Female) 
  • 11:50 AM Prize ceremony 10 km (1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F)
  • 12:00 PM Seating 1 for lunch (only possible with pre-booking)
  • 13:00 Seating for 2 for lunch (only possible with pre-booking)

Experience a unique running route on an exclusive golf course that is normally closed to non-golfers. Run through manicured fairways, beautiful lakes and hilly terrain where nature and luxury go hand in hand. 

The route is a 5 km circular route on the paved paths around the facility. 

There is a hydration station for the 10 km runners after about 5 km. 

Dogs are not allowed for the safety of other participants.

We recommend and encourage you to leave your headphones at home; this also applies to open-ear headphones such as Shokz. Instead, you can enjoy nature and its sounds. Furthermore, it will be easier for you to hear if a runner or an official is approaching from behind and needs to pass.

HOW YOUR TIME IS RECORDED

Chip: The time is registered automatically with a chip on the back of your race number.

The race number must be worn visibly on the front of your shirt, it must not bend or bend.

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.

More information will follow.

After the race

At the target depot you will be offered water, Faxe Kondi, an apple and a muesli bar.  

There will be a unique Great Northern Run medal for all participants. 

At the finishing line, you will receive your medal. Please leave the area in the direction of the fluid replacement station.

The result list for 2027 will be announced later.

More information will follow.

After the race, you can see your time and print your diploma via the results list on Sportstiming.dk.

Link to FK2026

Link to FW2025

Link to MR2025