Egeskov Castle Race

A Unique running experience

HCA Marathon and Egeskov Castle invite you to an idyllic race

Egeskov Castle Run is one of Funen's most beautiful and scenic races. Here, HCA Marathon and Egeskov Castle welcome you, uniting exercise, community, and experiences in the enchanting surroundings of Egeskov Castle in Kværndrup, South Funen.

The routes involve idyllic nature on country lanes and in the forest, alongside running on the paths at and around Egeskov Castle.

Read more about the race below.

Program

Start/finish at The Old Forge, Egeskov Castle

The programme will be published later.

Before the race

  • Do you have an annual pass for Egeskov?
    Then you can get a discount of DKK 50 when you register. The card must be shown and valid on race day.
  • The starting number also provides free admission throughout the day to enjoy the surroundings at Egeskov 

The prices:

5 km and 10 km RUN
Early Bird 13-17 November 2026 kr. 200 kr.
After that, the price increases to 250.00 kr.

5 km WALK
Early Bird 13-17 November 2026 kr. 200 kr.
After that, the price increases to 250.00 kr.

CHILDRUN about 2.5 km (4 – 12 YEARS)
Early Bird 13-17 November 2026 kr. 125 kr.
After that, the price increases to 150.00 kr.

The prices do not include the registration fee. 

There must be one parent per child participating in the children's race. NOTE: if parents do not have to run one of the other distances themselves, but would like to run with the child, this requires an entrance ticket to Egeskov, which can be purchased on www.egeskov.dk.

Entrance tickets can be purchased when the ticket sales for the summer season open closer to the race day (price *235,-/**275,- per adult).
* For online purchases)
** On race day at the ticket office, Egeskov

NB: Breakfast offers will be published later.

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.

Note: Link to the participant list will be published later.

Orient yourself on the overview map here to find your way to: 

  • Race bib pickup 
  • Race bag storage and other luggage
  • Start and finish area
  • Toilets
  • Changing rooms/pavilions: Please note that there are no showering facilities, and changing facilities are provided in the pavilions.

The dates for bib collection will be announced later.

Luggage storage is located in the courtyard in front of the Veteran House (map to be published later).

ATTENTION: If you are staying at Egeskov after the race, please collect your luggage before the luggage storage closes. The time will be announced later.

See Overview map.

Address:

Egeskov Gade 22
5772 Kværndrup, Denmark 
Denmark

Car parking is available at Egeskov Castle.

See Overview map.

During the race

OBS: Start times will be published later.

OBS: The programme will be published later.

NB: Routes will be published later.

NB: Depot will be published later.

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 Egeskov Castle Race 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.

OBS: Published later.

The rankings are determined by gross time. To participate in the prize categories, you must provide your gender when registering.

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