Press room
The planning of the 42nd Copenhagen Marathon continues. Organizers hope for green lights to go through with the event in a downscaled version adjusted to the circumstances caused by COVID-19.
Read more about the changes to the 2021 event here
Press releases
Press releases are issued through Ritzau and will be available in the press room
Press contact
All press inquiries should be directed to:
Dorte Vibjerg, CEO of Sparta
Mobile: +45 2262 2026
Email: [email protected]
Live streaming
Media are able to stream the event live through their own broadcasting channels.
Accreditation
Press and media have the opportunity to apply online for accreditation to the event. The online accreditation opens later.
Photos & video
Photos and video published by the organisers are subject to copyright ownership. They can however be used freely for non-commercial purposes and only with reference to the official Copenhagen Marathon event. Photos and video may not under any circumstances be used for marketing or commercial purposes unless specifically agreed upon in advance. For inqueries regarding use of photos and video, please email to [email protected]
| Download photos here |
| View videos here |
Information about the race
Please find below information and statistics about the Copenhagen Marathon:
Winners 2019
Women: Etalemahu Zeleke Habtewold , ETH – 2:29,29
Men: Jackson Kibet Limo, KEN – 2:09,54
| Go to results archive |
Race records
Women: Etalemahu Zeleke Habtewold , ETH – 2:29,29
Men: Jackson Kibet Limo, KEN – 2:09,54
Participant statistics
13,281 participated in the Copenhagen Marathon 2019, which was a record number.
| Participant statistics 1980 – 2018 |
Numbers & facts about the Copenhagen Marathon
- First race edition took place in 1980
- Average participant age of 37 years
- Largest age group 40-44 years
- Participants from 99 countries
- 34.32% international runners
- 26.98% female runners
- Most participants from Danmark, Sweden, UK, Germany, Norway, and France
- Course certified by the Danish Athletics Federation and the IAAF/AIMS
- Central course through inner Copenhagen and Frederiksberg
