Hans Christian Andersen Marathon

The Hans Christian Andersen Marathon, held annually in Odense, Denmark, is a prestigious event that honors the city's most famous son, the renowned writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen. Established in 2000, the marathon features a flat and traffic-free course, making it one of the fastest marathons in the world. In 2019, it was recognized as the world's fastest marathon, with runners averaging a finish time of just 3:51:22.\n\nThe event includes multiple distances, such as a full marathon, ha