Copenhagen Marathon 2026
The race is sold out

It’s not an instant feeling. Doesn’t hit you straight away.
Then you start to run.
In that moment, and for the next 42.195 km at least,
you are Copenhagen.

Copenhagen

Marathon

2026

– A World Athletics Road Race Label event

Date: May 10th, 2026

Time:  9.30 AM (CET)

Place: Øster Allé 2100 Cph. East

Race Day
May 10, 2026
9:30 AM (CET)

This is where you will find your feet. Your flow. Today, in every moment of your 42.2, with every cheer that meets you, you are Copenhagen.

An experience of a lifetime

Join us when the starting gun fires for the Copenhagen Marathon on May 10, 2026, and thousands of runners transform Copenhagen into a magical arena with one shared goal: to complete the 42.195 kilometers.

The flat and atmospheric course takes you through the heart of Copenhagen and across the city’s beautiful bridges to Christianshavn and Amager. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic landmarks such as Rosenborg Castle, the Marble Church, Tivoli Gardens, Kongens Nytorv — and many more.

Throughout the course, DJs, live bands, and thousands of spectators will create an unforgettable soundtrack. Look forward to the massive street party on Dronning Louises Bro, before the route continues through Nørrebro, Vesterbro, Frederiksberg, and Østerbro.

See you at Copenhagen Marathon 2026. It’s more than a race — it’s an experience.

Sign up for elite runners
CPH Marathon logo design on a black and white background.

Elite A

The International Elite A field is reserved for the absolute fastest runners and starts in the front row at Copenhagen Marathon 2026.

If you wish to be placed in the Elite A field - and you have not been invited – you are welcome to contact us at:

[email protected].

The placement will then be based on an individual assessment. When we have reviewed your results, we will contact you with an answer as soon as possible.
CPH Marathon logo design on a black and white background.

Elite B

The International Elite B division is open to everyone who meets the qualification requirements and can document their qualifying time. Your qualifying time must be achieved between 1st of January 2025 and 3rd of May 2026. The qualifying times are:

Women, half marathon: 1 h : 21 min . 00 sek
Men, half marathon: 1 h : 11 min . 00 sek

Women, marathon: 2 h : 54 min . 00 sek
Men, marathon: 2 h : 30 min . 00 sek
Copenhagen Marathon 2025

Watch our race replay

Watch a replay of Copenhagen Marathon 2025 and the street celebration here.

Visit our gallery

See photos from Copenhagen Marathon 2025. The album is continuously updated.