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Salomon Hammer Trail Winter
Sandvig, Denmark
January 30, 2027Date confirmed
84 km63 km42 km21 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+4
DKCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Denmark: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
43 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 97 races in Denmark with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events4336 confirmed dates
Competitions97Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 84 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,770 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Hegnet Half
Liseleje, Denmark
March 6, 2027 to March 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km1.7 km
Seaside & CoastPublic Park+2
Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
The Royal Copenhagen City Half
København N, Denmark
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunCulture & History+1
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Salomon Hammer Trail
Sandvig, Denmark
May 1, 2027Date confirmed
79 km52 km33 km25 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Lillebælt Half Marathon
Middelfart, Denmark
May 8, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunFestive
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Copenhagen Marathon
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 9, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History+6
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Royal Run Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 17, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km1.6 km
FestiveCity Run+1
Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Odense City Half
Odense, Denmark
May 30, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km2.5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2027 | Salomon Hammer Trail Winter | Sandvig, DK | Trail Running | 84 km63 km42 km21 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Hegnet Half | Liseleje, Capital Region of Denmark, DK | Trail Running | 21.1 km1.7 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | The Royal Copenhagen City Half | København N, Capital Region of Denmark, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 | Salomon Hammer Trail | Sandvig, DK | Trail Running | 79 km52 km33 km25 km |
| May 8, 2027 | Lillebælt Half Marathon | Middelfart, Syddanmark, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| May 9, 2027 | Copenhagen Marathon | Copenhagen, DK | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| May 17, 2027 | Royal Run Copenhagen | Copenhagen, DK | Road Running | 10 km5 km1.6 km |
| May 30, 2027 | Odense City Half | Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km2.5 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2027 | Fynske Bank The 3 Bridges | Rudkøbing, Region of Southern Denmark, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2027 | Ørestad Half Marathon | Copenhagen, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.61 km |
| Sep 19, 2027 | Copenhagen Half Marathon | Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Sep 26, 2027 | HCA Marathon in Odense | Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, DK | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km4.2 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Denmark in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 43 public events and 97 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Flat, fast road marathons in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense plus Baltic coastal courses. Key host locations include Sandvig, Liseleje, København N, and Middelfart. Notable events in the selection include Salomon Hammer Trail Winter, Hegnet Half, and The Royal Copenhagen City Half.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 84 km, reaching up to +3,770 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Denmark includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Denmark?
RunningCompass currently lists 43 verified events with 97 individual races in Denmark. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Salomon Hammer Trail Winter, Hegnet Half, and The Royal Copenhagen City Half.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Denmark?
Events in Denmark focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 84 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Sandvig, Liseleje, København N, and Middelfart.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Denmark?
The most selective courses in Denmark climb up to +3,770 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Denmark?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
