- Sun 10 May 2026
- Fundraising required
09:30
Age 18 & over
£50
- 26.2 miles road running
Event overview
Get a marathon PB
Copenhagen Marathon is built for speed. The famously flat, fast course winds through the heart of Denmark’s capital, backed by loud crowd support and expertly managed pacers. With cool spring temperatures and smooth road surfaces, it’s a top choice if you’re chasing a personal best or Boston qualifier—while still soaking up the atmosphere of a world-class city marathon.
Run for charity
Taking on Copenhagen Marathon for charity turns your 26.2 miles into something truly meaningful. By running for a cause you care about, you’ll help fund vital research, life-changing support services and community projects—while gaining extra motivation on race day. Many charities offer training support, fundraising advice and cheer squads, helping you feel supported from signup to finish line.
What are charity places?
Charity places allow you to secure a guaranteed entry to Copenhagen Marathon by committing to raise a set amount for a chosen charity. In return, you’ll receive:
- Guaranteed race entry
- Dedicated charity support
- Fundraising guidance and resources
- The chance to make a real impact
It’s a powerful way to run one of Europe’s fastest marathons—and make every mile count for more than just a finish time.
Benefits of running for charity
Your dedicated charity team will stand with you every step of the way and keep you motivated when the going gets tough.
Running the Copenhagen Marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Copenhagen Marathon page.
Event photos
Charity places
This charity has places in the event. To secure your charity place, simply find a charity then book a charity place or join a charity team with your own place.
What is 'Quick book'? Save time and secure your place immediately using our simple booking system - look for charities marked 'Quick book'.
Event details
- Average fitness
- Event expo
- Event village
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Venue accessible
- Cut off time
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Food stations
- Headphones allowed
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- PB
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Way markers
Overview
The route winds through the heart of Copenhagen, through historic streets, shimmering canals, and wide boulevards filled with people who don’t just cheer, they lift you. From the edge of Vesterbro to the calm of Østerbro, from the pulse of the inner city to the water along the harbourfront, every neighbourhood adds its own rhythm to your run.
It’s a course where landmarks meet lactic acid. Where history and heartbeat merge into 42.2 kilometres of pure motion. You pass the Lakes, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church. You feel the roar on Dronning Louises Bridge, the echo through the narrow city streets, and that feeling of freedom as you reach colourful Christianshavn, cross Langebro, and hit Islands Brygge — with the city skyline rising ahead of you.
Cut off
6 hours.
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads
Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 11
København
Copenhagen
2100
Denmark
Fundraising
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising required
- Fundraising support
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
My favourite European capital doesn’t disappoint with its marathon. A wonderful route around the city with a pan-flat course and plenty of pacemakers makes it ideal for anyone hunting a PB or Boston qualifier. The looped city-centre route is great for spectators too. The expo is small and a little out of the centre, which is my only criticism. A massive student and teacher discount was a bonus — how many races offer that! Marc P
The course is fast and flat, ideal for a PB, though slower runners are in the minority... Copenhagen also wasn’t cheap and it was very warm on race day. Lisa J
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Race photo
- Snacks