HCA Marathon and Nordfyns Bank invite everyone to the Light Race, where the city streets are transformed into a brilliant festival of light.
Experience a unique 5 km run or 3 km walk route through the beautiful streets of Odense, illuminated by thousands of Christmas lights and filled with cosy Christmas spirit. For the 8th time, we run together in the glow of the lights, surrounded by lights and surprises along the way.
All participants will receive a headlamp to light the way through the festively decorated streets, making the Light Run a very special experience for the whole family. After the race, there will be hot chocolate to warm you up. It's an evening where the Christmas spirit and community are in focus!
Read more about the race below.
See also our other races
5 KM RUN
From 1 September 2026 DKK 225,-
Late registration 3 December 2026 DKK 275,-
Max 1,000 participants
NOTE: Max. time for the 5 km race is 45 minutes.
3 KM WALK
From 1 September 2026 DKK 225,-
Late registration 3 December 2026 DKK 275,-
Max. 300 participants.
Family ticket
From 1 September - 1 November 2026 DKK 600,-
Family ticket is valid for 2 x adults and 2 x children under 15 years.
The deadline to register with the family ticket is 1 November 2026.
Online registration closes at 23:59 on 2 December 2026 - after that, late registration is possible on race day at 17:00.
PPrices are exclusive of registration fee.
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 (see more under FAQ), or by picking up your start number or by contacting info@hcamarathon.dk or 3059 2444.
Handing out start number and headlamp:
Monday 1 December 2025, 13:00 - 17:00
Kaiser Sport and Orthopaedics, Gråbrødrepassagen 9, Odense C.
Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 17.00 - 18.30
Numbering tent
Klingenberg, Odense C.
When collecting your start number, please state your start number - you do not need to bring a receipt.
If you want to pick up more than six bibs at once, send an email to info@hcamarathon.dk no later than 1 December 2025 at 9.00 am and we will pack them ready for collection including headlamps.
Avoid bending the start number - as the timing chip is attached to the back
The luggage storage is in the basement of Odense City Hall. Here you can hand in valuables, as the area is monitored throughout the race.
On your race bib you will find a luggage slip that you tear off and place on your luggage before you drop it off.
We recommend that you drop off your luggage well in advance of the race.
Luggage storage is open from 17:30.
Please note that space in the baggage storage is limited, so we recommend bringing only the essentials.
Link to Parking in Odense.
The following toilets can be used at:
Start and finish at Odense Cathedral, Klingenberg, 5000 Odense C.
We ask everyone to arrive in good time so that we can start as planned:
The "Lysløbet" (Light Race) will take place in Odense's cosy alleyways and streets with a 5km run and a 3km walk. The route will go through the city's streets with the beautiful Christmas lights, encountering various surprises along the way for the many participants, who will all be equipped with a headlamp from Harald Nyborg for use on the tour.
A 3 km walk Remember to keep to the right of Kongensgade so the runners have an opportunity to overtake.
Dogs are not allowed for the safety of other participants.
We recommend and encourage you to leave your headphones at home. Instead, you can enjoy the atmosphere and Christmas peace around the city's streets and alleyways. Furthermore, it will be easier for you to hear if a runner or a Samaritan is approaching from behind and needs to pass.
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.
NOTE: Max. time for the 5 km race is 45 minutes.
NOTE: Max. time for the 5 km race is 45 minutes.
At the finish line, all participants will be offered a hand warmer, hot chocolate, an apple, and a bottle of water.
We ask people to use the provided bins for their waste.
The award ceremony takes place at 7:15 PM – if you are among the winners, you must be present to receive your prize (Prizes will not be sent on afterwards).
There are placement prizes for 1st-2nd-3rd Male/Female on the 5 km distance. Placings will be decided by gross time.
Link to 2026 results list.
After the race, you can view your time on the results list – diplomas for both the 5 km run and 3 km walk will be printed from the results list.
Link to 2025 – Jakob Kildehave
Link to 2025 – Flemming Wedell
Link to 2024 – Flemming Wedell
Link to 2023 – Flemming Wedell
Link to 2023 – Jakob Kildehave
