This race is yours
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.
Because you are a runner.
Copenhagen
Marathon
2026
– A World Athletics Road Race Label event
Date: May 10th, 2026
Time: 9.30AM
Place: Øster Allé, 2100 Cph. Ø
“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.

Copenhagen Marathon Course
The course for the Copenhagen Marathon 2026 will be made public here as soon as it’s finished and approved.
Need a checklist?
Use the CPH42 Race Guide to keep track of the most important details before, during and after the race.

Entry list

Result archive & winner lists
Sign up for elite runners

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.
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.

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
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