Once again, you have the opportunity to run a half marathon from Rudkøbing to Svendborg when the Fynske Bank De 3 Broer race takes place.
The route takes you over the bridges to Langeland, Siø and Svendborg, which offers some of Denmark's most beautiful scenery across Tåsinge and past the castle of Valdemars.
Read more about the race below.
Part of the Funen Challenge
Do you want to run with a GOLD START NUMBER? Fynske Bank - The 3 Bridges is one of the three races, all of which are part of The Funen Challenge. To run with the gold start number, you must be registered for all three races.
When you complete the challenge within the same calendar year, you will receive an additional medal, a unique Funen Challenge medal.
Read more about it here.
The weather forecast promises good weather, which also means it's extra important to be aware of your hydration levels. To get the best experience on race day, we recommend that you make sure you drink plenty of fluids - not only during the race itself, but also in the days leading up to it.
On race day, we have three depots on the route. At depot 1, you'll get a ½ litre of water to take with you. At depot 2 and 3 we serve both water and energy drinks in glasses.
Feel free to use all the depots, even if you don't feel thirsty - it helps you keep your energy up all the way to the finish line.
See also our other races
If you register before June 1, you’ll receive:
All participants will receive:
Additional Purchase (The deadline for additional purchases is June 1, 2026)
The prices do not include the registration fee.
Number of race bibs
There are 2,000 race bibs available for sale for Fynske Bank De 3 Broer.
Enhance your race experience with an overnight stay in Svendborg from Saturday 13 June to Sunday 14 June.
In collaboration with hotels in Svendborg, we offer a 10% discount on accommodation in connection with The 3 Bridges.
Book via: www.svendborghoteller.dk
Apply promotional code: EVENT
The discount applies to the following hotels:
We recommend booking well in advance.
Here you can find running programmes for Odense City Half, The 3 Bridges and HCA Marathon, Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner. Choose the programme that suits your level and get ready to cross the finish line in Svendborg.
VERY IMPORTANT
If you have any changes to your registration, such as changing your name, or if you wish to transfer it to someone else, we kindly ask you correct it so the list of result for all runners will be correct
You can make the changes yourself online (see how under FAQ), or when picking up your race bib or by notifying info@hcamarathon.dk or at +45 3059 2444. Please make the changes as soon as possible
By registering early you will receive the official Fynske Bank De 3 Broer T-shirt.
The t-shirt will be handed out with your bib number. To ensure your t-shirt size sign up early.
From the morning of 13 June, there will be an impact on traffic due to the installation of barriers, such as signs, cones, etc.
On parts of the route from Svendborg to Rudkøbing, a temporary speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place in both directions from the morning,. It will be lifted as the route is dismantled after the last runner passes.
The traffic on the Svendborgsund Bridge will proceed as normal throughout the day, as runners will use the bike lane from Vindeby to Svendborg, where they will use the exit at Sundbrovejen, which will be closed to traffic from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM.
In Svendborg, Skovvej, Esthersvej, Egensevej, Voldgade, Centrumpladsen, and Ramsherred will be closed to traffic from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The route from Lundby to Vindeby through the castle of Valdemar will be closed to traffic from 11:00 AM until around 1:30 PM.
The road will remain open to traffic in both directions from Lundby to Rudkøbing until 10:25 AM
After that, Langelandsbroen ( The bridge to and from Langeland) will be closed for traffic while the runners crosses. Then the bridge will be opend to convoy driving alternately from north to south and south to north, until the barriers are removed.
From around 10:20, Havnegade and the ring road will be closed for about 15-20 minutes while the race starts.
There will be opportunities to get around most areas along the route with proper planning and a bit of patience.
Purchase of bus transport
It will be possible to purchase transport from Svendborg to Rudkøbing either before or after the race. Remember to buy before the departure of your choice is sold out.
Price: 75,- per person.
Bus transport can be purchased at registration or via your Sportstiming entitlement code.
The deadline for purchasing bus transport is 1 June 2026.
Bus BEFORE the race
Transport to the start in Rudkøbing with departure at 08.00 or 09.00. The bus transport from Svendborg to Rudkøbing before the race is from Svendborg Sports Centre.
Bus AFTER the race
Transport to Rudkøbing after the race departing at 12.45, 13.45 and 14.45. The bus departs from the city centre (Skolegade) to Rudkøbing.
On the overview map you can find out where to find the toilets, baggage reclaim and shuttle bus in the finish area.
Svendborg: Parking can be found at Svendborg Idrætscenter, Ryttervej 70, 5700 Svendborg (Free of charge)
Race bag can be dropped off at Ørstedsparken in Rudkøbing, after which it will be taken to Svendborg where there is a luggage pick off on Skolegade – opposite Krøyer's Garden.
Baggage claim opens at 09:00 and closes at 10:15
Toilets can be found in the start and finish area and at each of the water and fuel post.
There are no changing facilities or showers available in the start and finish area
The start: The race begins with a master start from Ørstedsparken in Rudkøbing at 10:25 AM. The pace is set by the lead vehicle, guiding the runners for the first 300 meters before the official race begins.
Once you cross the start line, the clock starts, and the marathon is set free
FinishTorvet in Svenborg
The time limit to finish the race is 3 hours.
After the mass start at Ørstedsparken in Rudkøbing the course takes runners out of Rudkøbing and over the bridge on the left side. The left lane and bike lane will be designated to the runners.
The other lane is kept clear for potential emergency vehicles.
Runners will continue on the left lane towards Svendborg, until you pass the bridge to Siø. Just before the 7 km mark, runners will shift to the two-way bike lane.
At Lundby, runners are led through a passage towards the castle of Valdemar, where the entire road will be available to them.
From the castle of Valdemar to Vindeby runners will stay on the right side of the road. From Vindeby they will continue on the bike lane towards Sundbrovej. The same applies Crossing the bridge to Svendborg, where runners will stay on the bike lane on the right side towards Svendborg.
For the first part of the course in Svendborg you will keep to the right side.
Link to course map.
The route is measured according to DAF principles but cannot be approved for records as the distance between the start and finish is too great.
The first 9-kilometer markers are placed on the left side, and from kilometer 10 onwards, the signs are on the right side in the running direction.
Guids will be positioned along the route to guide you in the right direction, and traffic will be controlled by the police and the home guard.
Instructions from all officials must be followed.
Looking for a new PR? You have the option to follow our pace teams. Pacers complete the course at a managed pace and finish at 1:30, 1:45, 2:00 and 2:15.
The pacers can be recognized by the big ballons with their finish time written on them.
You will find three depots on the route.
Depot 1 (approx. 6 km) is located in a beautiful area, surrounded by water on almost all sides. To preserve nature and avoid empty drinking cups blowing away in the wind, bottled spring water is served here.
We encourage you to use the collection bags provided for empty bottles - and if you miss one, someone will be happy to pick it up and collect the deposit. In this way, we help each other take care of our surroundings.
Depot 2 (approx. 10 km) and depot 3 (approx. 15.5 km) both have energy drinks (High5) and water at both depots. The energy is ready at the first table and the water is at the last table - so you can quickly and easily take what you need.
You will find toilets after each depot.
Dogs are not allowed for the safety of other participants.
We recommend and urge you to leave your headphones at home, this also applies to open-ear headphones like Shokz. Instead, you can enjoy nature and its sounds. Furthermore, it will be easier for you to hear if a runner or a member of staff is approaching from behind, needing 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.
All runners who cross the finish line will receive a medal for completing the race. The medal is handed out as you cross the finish line.
At the finish line, you will receive a bag containing a ½ liter of water, a soft drink, an apple, and a muesli bar.
Link to results for 2025.
After the race, you can check your time and print your event certificate through the results list.
Prizes are awarded to the top three fastest women and men (Gross time).
The prize ceremony will take place at approximately 12:15 on the stage at the square in Svendborg.
Winners must be present to receive their prize.
Images from Fynske Bank DE 3 BROER 2025 can be seen here:
Link to Flemming Wedell.
Links to Langeland Fotoklub
Link to Photo-by-pihl.dk
Link to Jakob Bo Jakobsen
Photos from Fynske Bank DE 3 BROER 2024 can be seen here:
Link to 2024 – Flemming Wedell
On the overview map you can find out where to find the toilets, baggage reclaim and shuttle bus in the finish area.
To Svendborg Sports Centre
After the race, there will be bus transport from the city centre (Skolegade by Krøyers Have) to the car park at Svendborg Sports Centre. The first bus leaves at 12.15 and the last at approx. 15.00. Runs will be in intervals of approx. 15-20 minutes.
The shuttle bus to Svendborg Sports Centre is free for all participants.
To Rudkøbing
Transport to Rudkøbing after the race departing at 12.45, 13.45 and 14.45. The bus departs from the city centre (Skolegade) to Rudkøbing.
The bus to Rudkøbing is an additional purchase. The ticket for the bus is the email with “The last information”, which states your bus departure.
