Copenhagen Marathon
May 9th, 2027

You want to be here. You want it to be over. And you’ll want to do it again. Even better.
Because you are a runner.

Plan your race from start to finish


All about the Expo

The Race Begins at the Expo. This is where you:

  • Pick up your bib number
  • Get your Race Bag and t-shirt
  • Get tempted by the latest shoes, sharpest apparel, and coolest gear
  • … and so much more!
Ready, set, Race Day!

It’s Race Day! Here’s what you need to know about:

  • Getting to the start area
  • Finding your start group
  • Runners Area
  • The course
After the finish line

Congratulations! Here’s everything waiting for you after the race:

  • Pick up your medal
  • See your personal photo package
  • Get your finisher video
  • Helpful recovery tips

You want to be here. You want it to be over.

And you’ll want to do it again. Even better.

Because you are a runner.

Get your energy guide

Running a marathon requires energy – lots of it.

Check out our top tips on how to fuel your body properly before, during, and after the 42.195 kilometers.

Get our spectator guide

Will your friends or family be cheering you on on race day? Then make sure to send them our spectator guide.

It’s packed with useful information to help them have an amazing day.

The best of Copenhagen awaits

The route winds through the heart of Copenhagen, through historic streets, shimmering canals, and wide boulevards filled with people who don’t just cheer, they lift you.

From the edge of Vesterbro to the calm of Østerbro, from the pulse of the inner city to the water along the harbourfront, every neighborhood adds its own rhythm to your run.

It’s a course where landmarks meet lactic acid. Where history and heartbeat merge into 42.2 kilometers of pure motion. You pass the Lakes, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church.

You feel the roar on Dronning Louises Bridge, the echo through the narrow city streets, and that feeling of freedom as you reach colorful Christianshavn, cross Langebro, and hit Islands Brygge — with the city skyline rising ahead of you.

Need a checklist?

Use the CPH42 Race Guide to keep track of the most important details before, during and after the race.

Bird’s-eye view of a large group of runners at the Copenhagen Marathon.

Entry list

The bicycle bridge between Islands Brygge and Kalvebod Brygge featuring Red Bull outdoor setup at the Copenhagen Marathon.

Result archive & winner lists