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.

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.”

Cup with High5, the energy provider in the refreshment zones at Copenhagen Marathon, offering various energy drinks.

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.

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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.

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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.

CPH42 Race Guide
Bird’s-eye view of a large group of runners at the Copenhagen Marathon.

Entry list

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

Result archive & winner lists

Explore the result archive
Sign up for elite runners
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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.
Send us an email at [email protected]
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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
Registration opens later in 2025