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Copenhagen Marathon
2026
42.195 km flat loop through the heart of the Danish capital. Sunday, May 10, 2026 — start at Øster Allé, Fælledparken. One of Europe’s premier spring marathons since 1980. Official results on Ultimate.dk.
Results — Copenhagen Marathon 2026
Full official results on Ultimate.dk: gun time, chip time, overall ranking, age-group standings and split times for all finishers of the May 10, 2026 edition.
View official results →Copenhagen, 1980 to 2026 — a flat, fast classic
The Copenhagen Marathon has been held every May since its inaugural edition on 24 May 1980. Organised by Sparta and recognised as a World Athletics Bronze Label race, it has grown into one of the most sought-after spring marathons in Northern Europe, attracting around 10,000 runners from across the world.
The 2026 start fires on Øster Allé, next to Fælledparken. The loop course winds through Østerbro, the Inner City, Christianshavn, Vesterbro, Nørrebro and Frederiksberg, crossing the city’s most iconic bridges and passing landmarks including Rosenborg Castle, the Marble Church, Tivoli Gardens and the colourful Nyhavn harbour.
With virtually zero elevation gain and average race-day temperatures of 10–15°C, Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most reliable venues for a personal best — provided the Baltic wind plays along.
“A flat, fast loop through one of the world’s most liveable cities, with a race-day atmosphere charged by Danish hygge. Copenhagen is not just a marathon — it is an argument for running in Europe in May.”
Official results — May 10, 2026
All finisher times are published on the Ultimate.dk live platform: chip time, gun time, overall rank, gender rank and category rank (M/F 18–39, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+). Intermediate splits at 5 km intervals are also available for all starters.
Copenhagen Marathon 2026
Full rankings, chip times and category results for all finishers of the 2026 edition — certified by Ultimate.dk.
View results →Course highlights — what to expect on the route
| km | Landmark / Zone | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 0 km | Øster Allé / Fælledparken | Start & finish line |
| ~7 km | Langebro & Copenhagen Harbour | Panoramic bridge views |
| ~14 km | Dronning Louises Bro | NBRO tunnel of noise & smoke |
| ~16 km | Gel station | FREE High5 Aqua gels |
| ~24 km | Frederiksberg Allé | Tree-lined avenue |
| ~27.9 km | Gel station | FREE High5 Aqua gels |
| 42.195 km | Øster Allé | Finish line |
10 official refreshment zones throughout the course: water and High5 Energy drink at every station; fruit and gels at selected points. Minimum age: 16 years on race day. Bib collection at the Marathon Expo (Forum), Friday and Saturday before the race.
- Flat loop — near-zero elevation
- Start & finish: Øster Allé
- World Athletics Bronze Label
- PB-friendly course, ideal conditions
- 10 refreshment zones + 2 gel stations
- ~10–15°C average race temperature
- Districts: Østerbro, Nørrebro, Frederiksberg
- Nyhavn, Tivoli, Rosenborg Castle on route
- Time limit: 6 hours
- Organiser: Sparta / cphmarathon.com
Getting there: Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is located on the island of Amager, 12 km from the city centre — accessible by Metro (M2, approx. 15 min). The entire race course is closed to traffic from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday May 10; the Frederiksberg section reopens at 3:00 PM. Spectators should plan routes via designated pedestrian crossing points and follow race marshal instructions.