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
DKCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Copenhagen: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
10 verified events (5 confirmed dates) and 22 races in Races in Copenhagen with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events105 confirmed dates
Competitions22Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 226 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,080 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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: Smtunli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Ørestad Half Marathon
Copenhagen, Denmark
September 5, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km1.61 km
Public ParkCity Run
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningSuperHalfs
Copenhagen Half Marathon
Copenhagen, Denmark
September 19, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Photo: Gzen92 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Eremitageløbet
Copenhagen, Denmark
October 10, 2027Date confirmed
13.3 km
Nature & Off-RoadFestive+2
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Women's Race, København
Copenhagen, Denmark
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Charity RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Copenhagen Ecotrail
Copenhagen, Denmark
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km45 km20 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Byggeplads løb
Copenhagen, Denmark
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2027 | Eremitageløbet | Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, DK | Road Running | 13.3 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Women's Race, København | Copenhagen, Hovedstaden Region, DK | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Copenhagen Ecotrail | Copenhagen, DK | Trail Running | 80 km45 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Byggeplads løb | Copenhagen, Hovedstaden Region, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Copenhagen Ironman | Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, DK | Triathlon | 226 km |
| Date to be announced | DHL Relay Copenhagen | Copenhagen, DK | Road Running | 25 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Copenhagen (Denmark, Copenhagen) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 22 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Copenhagen. Notable events in the selection include Copenhagen Marathon, Royal Run Copenhagen, and Ørestad Half Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 226 km, reaching up to +2,080 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Copenhagen 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 Races in Copenhagen?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 22 individual races in Races in Copenhagen. A total of 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Copenhagen Marathon, Royal Run Copenhagen, and Ørestad Half Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Copenhagen?
Events in Races in Copenhagen focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 226 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Copenhagen.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Copenhagen?
The most selective courses in Races in Copenhagen climb up to +2,080 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 Races in Copenhagen?
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.
