Holger Danske Marathon
Holger Danske Marathon is a marathon held in Helsingor, Denmark, in November. Three distances share the day: the full 42.195 km marathon, a half marathon of 21.095 km and a quarter marathon of 10.55 km. Everything starts from Helsingør Tennis Club.
Each distance is an out-and-back along the coast. The marathon turns at Gilleleje, the half marathon at Hornbæk and the shortest option at Ålsgårde. All three use the waterside Strandvejen, on fine asphalt that is flat and level throughout, and kilometre markers are placed along the way.
The marathon and half marathon distances carry official measurement from the Danish Athletics Federation. Marathon runners should note that around 4 km near Gilleleje is on the carriageway, with no pavement or cycle path beside it.
Who it's for
A solid challenge for committed running athletes.
Good fit if you…
- have done a few events and want a real challenge
- want a choice of distances
Maybe not if you…
- want a big marquee event: this is a smaller, local-scale race
What should you know about Holger Danske Marathon?
- Date
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Format
- 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
How do you register for Holger Danske Marathon?
Where does Holger Danske Marathon take place?
Helsingor, Denmark
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