Copenhagen is renowned among runners as one of the best cities for running, and between spectators as one of the most entertaining once to cheer in. But this year, things will be even more exciting, as the entertainment along the course has been ramped up just a bit.

The course for the Copenhagen Marathon is, as always, very spectator-friendly, because the city’s size and especially the Metro make it easy to get around the entire route, so you can cheer on the runners from several locations.

“Last year we introduced a brand-new course for the Copenhagen Marathon, and it is the same course we are inviting a record number of runners onto this year. Spectators are a big part of the atmosphere at the Copenhagen Marathon, and we are always look forward to seeing locals, friends and family along the course. The support from spectators for the runners is always fantastic, and we know it means a lot to them,” says Lars Nissen, Head og Events at organizer at Sparta Athletics & Running.

This year, there are 19 entertainment zones along the course, where the party gets an extra twist.

Traffic changes Sunday 10 May
The course for the Copenhagen Marathon affects the city center, Nørrebro, Østerbro, Vesterbro and Frederiksberg, with several traffic changes and parking bans.

The Copnehagen parts of the course are closed to traffic on Sunday 10 May from 06:00 to 17:00. The sections of the course in Frederiksberg are closed from 07:00 to 15:00.

• When the route is closed, cars can cross at selected crossing points during the specified times. See more on the map HERE
• Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to follow instructions from officials when crossing the route.
• Please note, there will be parking bans in several places around the city from 9 May and on the day of the race, 10 May. We encourage everyone to pay attention to street signs. Illegally parked cars may be removed at the owner’s expense.
• Closed streets will reopen as the runners pass by.

Extended closure times at start/finish
Øster Allé will be closed for a longer period to allow for the setup and dismantling of the start/finish area: Friday 8/5 at 18:00 until Sunday 10/5 at 22:00 (between P.H.Lings Alle and Edel Sauntes Alle).

If you have traffic-related questions, you can contact us at trafik@sparta.dk or by telephone at +45 22 23 83 33

Where the party gets extra fun
LØBEREN Power Zone
Trianglen will once again be a huge party, as LØBEREN ensures the runners get a great send-off and a warm welcome home on the finishing stretch. There will be a DJ playing all day, from the first runners set off to the very last runner crosses the finish. Trianglen is a brilliant place to cheer if you don’t want to move around the city too much. All runners pass by Trianglen three times on the route and you are also close to the Runners Area, where the party continues once the runners have crossed the finish line.
Location: Trianglen
Nearest Metro: Trianglen (M3)
Kilometer markers: approximately 800m, 6km and 41.5km.

NBRO
Dronning Louises Bro is transformed into a human portal of party and flags, as NBRO’s members give a huge burst of energy to all the runners. NBRO always creates a fantastic atmosphere among the crowd, helped along by music and shouts of encouragement.
Location: Dronning Louises Bro
Nearest Metro: Nørreport (M1 and M2)
Kilometer marker: approximately 14km.

Circus Zone
FredieP pulls a rabbit out of the hat, creating magical circus energy for both runners and spectators of all ages at Axel Torv.
Location: Axel Torv
Nearest Metro: Rådhuspladsen (M3 and M4) and Copenhagen Central Station (M3 and M4)
Kilometer marker: approximately 26.1km.

Zalando Power Zone
Right by BLOX, Zalando invites everyone to join the dance party with DJ ¡HARTY! A 230-meter long wall of sound – the longest Power Zone in our history – greets runners at BLOX and continues as a pulsating tunnel towards The Royal Library.
All day, ¡DJ HARTY! will be mixing music to match the runners’ rhythm and the crowd’s energy. It’s the perfect place to cheer on the route if you’re up for a big party and want to help the runners just where the notorious ‘marathon wall’ often hits.
Location: BLOX
Nearest Metro: Rådhuspladsen (M3 and M4) and Kongens Nytorv (M1, M2, M3 and M4)
Kilometer marker: approximately 31.8km

Explore the entire course and all the entertainment zones on our interactive map here:
Find the marathon atmosphere near you

Want to get around the city easily and in at cheap way?
See how to buy a smart event ticket for all public transport on race day HERE .

Facts about Copenhagen Marathon

• Copenhagen Marathon will be held on Sunday, 10 May 2025, starting at Øster Alle at 09:30
• This year’s edition is sold out with nearly 25,000 registered runners
• The Copenhagen Marathon was first held in 1980 with 995 participants
• In 2026, runners from 119 different nationalities will participate.