Copenhagen Marathon guide

Sun, May 9, 2027 · Copenhagen, Denmark · Start 9:30 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Start and finish are both at Islands Brygge; the course is two loops through central Copenhagen.
Convenient areas to stay
Islands Brygge, Christianshavn or Indre By are close to the start.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • Take Metro M1 to Islands Brygge; streets close from early morning.
  • Start time is 9:30 AM.
  • The expo venue is listed on the official site; check it before booking.

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Race overview

Organizer
Sparta Atletik & Løb
Date
Sun, May 9, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
9:30 AM
Start location
Islands Brygge
Finish location
Islands Brygge
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

No notable climbs on file.

Significant descents

No notable descents on file.

Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +6 / −6 ft · Course totals ≈ 150 ft gain / 150 ft loss (approximate, from published course data). Essentially flat — no significant climbs.
  • Mile 1–2 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +6 / −6 ft
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  • Mile 10–11 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +6 / −6 ft
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  • Mile 16–17 +6 / −6 ft
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  • Mile 20–21 +6 / −6 ft
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  • Mile 22–23 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +6 / −6 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +1 / −1 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib on the front; collect at the expo with confirmation and ID. No bicycles or unofficial pacers on course.
Cutoff times
Course closes about 6 hours after the start.
Transportation
Metro M1 to Islands Brygge; streets around the start close from early morning.
Other notes
Flat, scenic city course — two loops through central Copenhagen. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • Copenhagen Marathon Expo (venue on official site)

    Copenhagen

    Fri, May 7, 202712:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sat, May 8, 202710:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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