The Copenhagen Marathon 2025 is getting closer. And if you’re not already feeling butterflies in your stomach, we’d like to awake them up by revealing this year’s fantastic course.

Suddenly, the 42.195-kilometer adventure ahead of you feels very real, right?

The course for the Copenhagen Marathon 2025 is truly something special. This year, we have focused on minimizing course overlaps, allowing you to see as much of Copenhagen as possible.

That means you’ll get to run through areas that haven’t been part of the marathon course for years. Along the way, you’ll cross two of Copenhagen’s most beautiful bridges, Knippelsbro and Langebro, stretching across the city’s stunning harbor.

Read more below, where we’ve highlighted 8 key points to look forward to along the Copenhagen Marathon 2025 course.

1. Parken (0 km/0 miles)
As always, we start at Parken on Østre Allé. This year, the Runners Area, where you can relax with family and friends, has moved to the other side of the road. This provides more space for runners, baggage storage, entertainment, food stalls, toilets, and everything else you need – before and after the race.

2. Christianshavn and Amager (approx. 9.5 km/6 miles)
One of the biggest new highlights on the course comes after just 9,5 kilometers. Here, you’ll cross Knippelsbro and run through Christianshavn, a historic district founded as a fortress city in 1618. This charming area consists of small islands and is known for old houses, cozy canals, and colorful houseboats.

From there, you’ll follow Stadsgraven, the old moat, curving gently onto Amager, known as the “Island of Wishes,” before heading back over Langebro. Make sure to take in the breathtaking views of Copenhagen Harbor from both bridges – it’s going to be spectacular.

3. Dronning Louises Bridge (approx. 14.3 km/8.9 miles)
After passing Copenhagen City Hall and the main shopping street, Strøget, get ready for the party on Dronning Louises Bridge. Spectators here always create a tunnel of noise, music, and smoke, making it nearly impossible not to get caught up in the energy.

Afterward, enjoy the run through Nørrebro, one of Copenhagen’s most diverse and vibrant districts. This neighborhood is a melting pot of colors, music, and scents from all over the world, making it a truly unique experience.

4. Frederiksberg Allé (approx. 24.1 km/15 miles)
One of the places we love revisiting on the marathon course is the beautiful Frederiksberg Allé. Not only because of the gentle downhill slope but also because the street is always decorated with flags to welcome the awesome Copenhagen Marathon participants.

5. Istedgade (approx. 28 km/17.4 miles)
After passing The Planetarium and Tivoli Gardens, the course follows Istedgade – running through the heart of Vesterbro. Once known for its adult stores and red-light district, Istedgade has transformed into a lively street filled with hip cafés and trendy shops. However, a few establishments still remain that might make you blush if you take a glance at their windows…

6. The Cactus Towers (approx. 30.7 km/19.1 miles)
Leaving Vesterbro, the course passes the striking Cactus Towers — two 80-meter-high buildings designed by the world-renowned architects at BIG. These unique towers house apartments, cafés, and a fitness center.

From here, you head back into the city, running under BLOX, home to the Danish Architecture Center and Danish Design Center, before passing The Black Diamond, an extension of the Royal Library.

7. The Historic City Center (approx. 33.3 km/20.6 miles)
After seeing some of Copenhagen’s most modern buildings, it’s time to pass by some of the oldest and most historic landmarks. Look forward to running across Kongens Nytorv, past The Royal Danish Theatre, and through Bredgade, where you’ll pass Amalienborg Palace, the main residence of the Danish Royal Family.

The course also takes you by The Marble Church, with its stunning dome that has stood proudly since 1894.

8. Nyboder – and the final stretch home (36.2 km/22.5 miles)
Before heading back to Østerbro and claiming your well-earned medal, the course takes you through Nyboder, the historic yellow houses built in 1631 to house naval officers and their families. To this day, many people from the Danish military still live here.

We could tell you about so many more highlights on the route, but we know you also need to focus on your training! However, you can explore all 42.195 kilometers for yourself using our interactive course map below.

We can’t wait to see you for an incredible running celebration on May 11th!