Your experience
Hydration Stations
There are a total of 5 official hydration stations along the route. The stations are located on both sides of the road and are staggered from one another. At the stations, water and sports drink from PurePower will be available. The sports drink is mixed to ensure optimal fluid absorption by the body, approximately a 5–6% mixture. Take your time and drink at every station – it will pay off in the end.
Hydration stations are located at the following points:
4 km – Åboulevarden
9,5 km – Herman Sallings Plads
13.5 km – Strandvejen – A banana station is also available here
15.7 km – Mindeparken – Only bottled water is available here
17,5 km – Hans Broges Gade
Toilets will be available after all hydration stations.
Energy from Purepower
PurePower is the official energy supplier of the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half, and we would like to wish you the best of luck with your final preparations for the big day! To help you reach the finish line, PurePower will be present along the route with their sports drink:
PurePower Carbo Race is a great-tasting carbohydrate and electrolyte drink that helps you maintain your performance and improve hydration during your run. A carbohydrate-electrolyte solution helps sustain endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise while also enhancing water absorption during physical activity.
Getting the right nutrition can make all the difference when it comes to crossing the finish line and enjoying your race. That’s where PurePower’s nutrition guides come in. Take a look at our tips for your nutrition strategy by clicking here.
HYDRATION STRATEGY
Unfortunately, humans cannot store fluids like camels. We can only:
- Be dehydrated
- Be in fluid balance
- Need to urinate
Therefore, for both your performance and overall running experience, it is important to have a strategy for how much fluid you should consume during the race.
LEADING UP TO THE RACE
- Drink normally in the days leading up to the race.
- Drink one to two extra glasses of water before going to bed the day before the race, but not so much that the urge to urinate disrupts your sleep.
- Drink approximately 1–1½ litres in the morning before the race (most races, including the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half, take place in the morning, but if you are racing in the afternoon, drink an additional ½–1 litre). Mostly water, but everything counts – including coffee and tea.
- Stop drinking fluids 1–1½ hours before the race starts.
- Drink 200–300 ml of water or sports drink just before entering the start corral, or while waiting in the start corral. Hydration stations with plastic cups are available in the start area – you may also bring your own bottle into the start corral and dispose of it afterwards.
DURING THE RACE
- Drink 400–600 ml per hour.
- Drink at every hydration station. Do not skip the first stations, even if it may be tempting, as you are still relatively well-balanced in terms of energy and hydration when passing them. Depending on your expected finishing time, you should drink 200–400 ml at each hydration station.
- Feel free to stop and drink. Depending on how the fluids are served, it can be difficult to run while drinking. Often, most of it gets spilled, and the few extra seconds it takes to stop are well worth it.
- Always make sure to drink fluids at a moderate temperature, as they are easier to absorb and gentler on the stomach. Source: VoresPuls.dk
TOUR CARAVANEN
The Tour Caravan at the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half is an entertainment caravan that travels along the route 15–20 minutes ahead of the runners to spread joy and create a great atmosphere among the many thousands of spectators at this year’s running celebration.
Don’t miss a festive and energetic caravan that will definitely get you into the half marathon spirit as spectators! The caravan will be packed with all kinds of merchandise, so be ready by the roadside when they throw goodies out to you! We’ll make sure there’s plenty of great music and thousands of high-fives, so you’ll be fully warmed up before the runners pass by.
So be ready out on the route, so we can get the atmosphere to the absolute top before the runners arrive!
Be ready and join the fun when the Tour Caravan passes by!
Do you have a great idea for the Tour Caravan that you think is missing? Or would your company like exposure to many thousands of spectators? Then contact andreas@aarhusmotion.dk
ENTERTAINMENT ALONG THE ROUTE
Although the event area by Musikhuset and City Hall is closed to spectators until 11:30 AM, there will be plenty of life and atmosphere along the route. BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half is known as the race with the most entertainment in Denmark – and this year is no exception. With more than 60 different entertainment spots, there are plenty of opportunities to find one that suits you.
Click on the map to learn more about the different entertainment spots The map is continuously updated with festive attractions and activities. Come and be part of the running celebration!
YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST DAY AS A CHEERING SQUAD
It’s not just the runners who make the day epic – it’s the entire city! When thousands of supporters fill the streets of Aarhus and cheer the runners on, the unique atmosphere that makes the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half such a celebration truly comes alive.
The 21.0975 km route is packed with entertainment and energetic entertainment spots – the perfect places for you to cheer, dance, and be part of the incredible atmosphere.
The entertainment spots are:
- Front row to the running celebration.
- A festive atmosphere and high spirits.
Find your perfect cheering spot on our route map and plan an unforgettable day where you can support your friends, family members, neighbours, and all the other amazing runners taking on Aarhus’ biggest running celebration!
LOUNGE IN MØLLEPARKEN – CHILL, LIVE STREAM
Mølleparken will once again be the ultimate chill-out spot for both runners and spectators. Here you can relax, follow the race on the big screen, and enjoy the atmosphere in a calm setting.
Arla Protein provides plenty of energy and fun for the whole family with tasty samples, games, and competitions – and of course with the Arla Protein mascot! You can win race entries for the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half 2027, cool merchandise, and gift cards worth DKK 1,000 to Løbeshop.dk.
Use Mølleparken as a meeting point and cheering base. Enjoy your packed food, hang out with friends and family, and catch up on the day’s experiences. Missing your race number? No need to worry. If you didn’t manage to collect it on Friday or Saturday, you can still pick it up in Mølleparken on Sunday.
RUN WITH FUNDRACERS
In 2026, a team of dedicated FundRacers will once again take part in the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half. Each participant has their own story, motivation, and approach, but they all share the desire to make a difference and raise funds for the Danish Childhood Cancer Foundation. Read more about the FundRacers below.
At the 2025 race, FundRacers raised a total of DKK 112,639 for the cause.
