Refreshment Zones for the elite
The Refreshment Zones
There are 10 regular refreshment zones, 5 elite extra refreshment zones, and two Royal Unibrew Power Zones along the course of Copenhagen Marathon 2026, where you can grab something to drink.
You can read more about the different zones here.
The 10 Regular Refreshment Zones
The 10 regular refreshment zones along the course can be used by all participants. Here, Elite A, B and C runners can store personal bottles. The personal bottles will be placed on tables at the beginning of the refreshment zone.
The 5 Elite Extra Zones
In addition to the regular refreshment zones, there are 5 elite extra refreshment zones on the marathon course. The 5 elite extra zones can ONLY be used by elite runners. Please note, that it is not possible to store personal refreshments at the elite extra zones.
These zones contain:
- Sponges
- HIGH5 Aqua Energy Gel Aqua (Berry)
- Bottled water (0.3 liters).
Royal Unibrew Power Zones
In addition to the refreshment zones, our partner Royal Unibrew provides two Power Zones along the course.
At the first zone, which you’ll reach after 21,1 kilometers, you can quench your thirst with Faxe Kondi PRO. At 36,3 kilometers, you can look forward to boosting your energy with Faxe Kondi Booster, mixed with water.
Important: It is NOT possible to store personal nutrition in the Royal Unibrew Power Zones.
This is what you’ll find in the refreshment zones
The 10 regular refreshment zones contain:
- Your personal liquid (if applicable)
- Banana (at 8,1km + 27,9 km + 35,6 km)
- HIGH5 Aqua Energy Gel Aqua Berry (at 19,8 km + 32,4 km)
- Water and HIGH5 Energy drinks
Good to know:
- Water is served in cups with Sparta logo
- Energy drink is served in cups with HIGH5 logo
- Water will be available both before and after the HIGH5 Energy drink
- At all zones there are also: showers with cold water, toilets and vaseline and medic teams
In connection with all refreshment zones, there are drop zones where you can dispose of waste such as drinking cups and packaging from energy products.
The 5 ‘Elite Extra’ refreshment zones contain:
- Sponges
- HIGH5 Aqua Energy Gel Aqua Berry
- Bottled water (0.3 liters).
You can read about the nutritional content of the HIGH5 products further down this page.
The regular refreshment zones
On this map you can see the content of the regular refreshment zones
The elite
refreshment zones
On this map you can see the content of the elite extra zones
Where to hand in your refreshments
As an elite runner, you have the opportunity to store personal refreshments at the 10 regular refreshment zones along the course.
Here you can read everything you need to know about how to hand in your personal refreshments before the race starts.
Where do I hand in my refreshments?
Elite B and C runners must hand in their personal refreshments in the drop-off area along Sparta Hallen – close to the start. The road is called: Per Henrik Lings Allé. You can see a map showing the drop-off tables further down this page.
When do I hand in my refreshments?
Personal refreshments must be handed in on the morning of Race Day between 07:30 – 08:00. It will NOT be possible to hand in your personal refreshments outside of this time, as the boxes will be packed and delivered to the refreshments zones on the course at 8:00 am.
Guide: How to hand in your refreshments
How do I hand in my refreshments?
- Go to the table that corresponds to your bib number. The numbers are marked in front of the table – e.g. Bib no. 1-25.
- On the table are 10 boxes with kilometer numbers on them. The boxes correspond to the 10 refreshment zones on the course. Place your bottle in the kilometer boxes where you want to have personal refreshment on the course.
- Remember the number on the blue sign at the table where you have placed your bottle. It could be ‘Elite 6’, for example. When you arrive at the refreshment zone on the course, your bottle will be ready for you at the table with the corresponding blue sign – in this case ‘Elite 6’.
- Your personal refreshments will be placed on tables at the beginning of the refreshment zone and always on the right side of the road. There are signs 100 meters before each zone, so you are prepared.
All the refreshment zones
Type
Distance
Elite hydration
Additional refreshments
Regular
3,9 km
Personal hydration
Water and High5 Energy Drink Citrus
Elite Extra
6,3 km
Sponges,
High5 Energy Gel Berry,
Bottle Water (0,3l)
Regular
8,3 km
Personal hydration
Water, High5 Energy Drink Citrus and bananas
Regular
12,5 km
Personal hydration
Water and High5 Energy Drink Citrus
Elite Extra
14,1 km
Sponges,
High5 Energy Gel Berry,
Bottle Water (0,3l)
Regular
16,3 km
Personal hydration
Water, High5 energy drink and High5 Energy Gel Aqua Berry
Regular
20,1 km
Personal hydration
Water and High5 Energy Drink Citrus
Faxe Kondi Pro Power Zone
21,1 km
Faxe Kondi Pro
Faxe Kondi Pro
Elite Extra
22,1 km
Sponges,
High5 Energy Gel Berry,
Bottle Water (0,3l)
Regular
24,8 km
Personal hydration
Water, High5 energy drink and bananas
Regular
28,3 km
Personal hydration
Water, High5 energy drink and High5 Energy Gel Aqua Berry
Elite Extra
30,1 km
Sponges,
High5 Energy Gel Berry,
Bottle Water (0,3l)
Regular
33,2 km
Personal hydration
Water and High5 Energy Drink Citrus
Faxe Kondi Booster Zone
36,3 km
Faxe Kondi Booster mixed with water
Faxe Kondi Booster mixed with water
Elite Extra
36,9 km
Sponges,
High5 Energy Gel Berry,
Bottle Water (0,3l)
Regular
39 km
Personal hydration
Water, High5 Energy Drink Citrus and bananas
See the course
Explore the course on a map and see the placement of the refreshment zones
Nutritional info
See the nutritional content of the High5 products available in the refreshment zones along the course.
Nutrition table
High5 Energy Drink
Flavor: Citrus
| Nutritional info | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1581 kJ / 372 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| – of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 93 g |
| – of which sugars | 38 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1,3 g |
There is High 5 Energy Drink Citrus at all hydration points. Please note that the energy drink is mixed in large quantities. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the nutritional content is 100% as described above.
Nutrition table
High5 Energy Gel Aqua
Flavor: Berry
| Nutritional info | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 612 kJ / 144 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| – of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| – of which sugars | 5.0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0,1 g |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg |
There is High 5 Energy Gel Berry at the two refreshment zones, which are located after 20.8 and 31.1 kilometers.