Say goodbye to the year with a bang when HCA Marathon in collaboration with Løbebutikken Multiatleten invites you to the New Year Race in Odense. It's the perfect opportunity to take the last revenge of the year against your running mates, colleagues and friends. The race takes place in the morning on the last day of the year, so there's plenty of time for final New Year's preparations after the race.
You can choose between a 5km or 10km race and for the younger ones, there's a fun 2.5km kids' race so the whole family can join in!
After the race, we gather to wish each other “HAPPY NEW YEAR” with bubbles and wreath cake in cosy company.
Read more about the race below.
See also our other races
5 - 10 KM RUN
From 1 October 2025 kr. 230
Late registration 31 December DKK 250
CHILDREN'S RUN
From 1 October 2025 kr. 150
Late registration 31 December DKK 175
The maximum number of participants in the race is 1,400.
If the child is not comfortable running alone, one parent is welcome to join the children's race - registration of one parent is not necessary.
Online registration closes when sold out or on 30 December 2026 at 12:00 - after that, late registration is possible at Hunderupskolen on race day from 9:00.
The prices do not include the 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 under FAQ, Otherwise by picking up your start number or by contacting info@hcamarathon.dk or 3059 2444.
You can pick up your race number and long-sleeved running shirt:
If you want to pick up more than six bibs at once, send an email to info@hcamarathon.dk no later than 18 December at 9:00 am and we will pack them ready for collection.
Avoid bending the race number - as the chip is attached to the back of your race number.
Purchase an HCA Marathon neck warmer when you pick up your race bib on race day.
If you are one of the early registrants, you will receive a long-sleeved running shirt together with your start number.
Please note that there are only a limited number of shirts in limited sizes, so don't wait too long to sign up.
If the size doesn't fit, you can exchange it after the race - in unused condition and while stocks last.
Do not leave your belongings/clothes in the changing rooms, but leave them in the “Luggage Storage” in the hall.
Here you can also hand in valuables, as the area is monitored throughout the race. Attach the luggage tag from your race bib to your luggage.
We recommend that you drop off your luggage well in advance of the race. The baggage storage is open from 9.45.
On race day, all parking is prohibited on Solfaldsvej and Heden, as the race route runs here. Instead, use OUH, OB, Odense Zoo/Dyreskuepladsen and the side streets around OUH.
Get an overview of parking spaces with Odense Rundt - Parking.
REMEMBER to check the signs
Toilets are located in the changing rooms, in the corridors towards the changing rooms and at each end of the school square.
If you are more than 8 people who want to sit together over cake and bubbles, write an email to info@hcamarathon.dk before the race to reserve a table in the hall.
Start - finish at Hunderupskolen, Solfaldsvej, 5000 Odense C.
We ask everyone to arrive in good time so that we can start as planned:
Here you can see the routes for the New Year's Race 2025:
The colour of your start number matches the km signs on the route.
5 km = orange start number and orange km signs along the route.
10 km = green start number and green km signs along the route
Children's race = blue start number.
On the 10 km route, there is a hydration station along the way with spring water.
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 of the race. It's also easier for you to hear if there's a runner or a Samaritan passing by from behind.
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.
The race number must be worn visibly on the front of your shirt, it must not bend or bend.
In the target depot you get:
In the hall after the race you will be handed out:
There is a medal for all children under 14 years of age who complete the Children's Race 2.5 km.
The award ceremony for the children's race takes place from 11.15am - if you are among the winners, you must be present to claim your prize.
The award ceremony for 5 and 10 km takes place from 12.15 pm. This is also where the Super Prize will be presented to the lucky winner - if you are among the winners, you must be present to claim your prize.
The prizes will not be forwarded.
There are placement prizes for 1-2-3 M/K in the 5 and 10 km distances.
In the children's race there are two classes: 5-9 years and 10-13 years.
Placements are determined by gross time.
Gift vouchers for new race records!
After the race, you can see if you've won one of the many raffle prizes at the T-shirt exchange in the hall.
After the race, you can check your time and print your event certificate through the results list.
Link to 2026 results list.
