Copenhagen Half Marathon 2026

The Copenhagen Half Marathon starts and finishes on Øster Allé, near Fælledparken, in the heart of the city. The flat, fast course winds through Copenhagen’s vibrant neighbourhoods, passing iconic landmarks such as The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church, City Hall Square, and the colourful Nyhavn waterfront. With minimal elevation and wide, smooth roads, the course is perfect for setting a personal best while soaking in the city’s beautiful architecture and lively atmosphere.

Getting to Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH): Denmark’s main international airport, located just 8 km south of the city centre. It serves flights from across Europe and worldwide.
• Train: Direct trains from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station take around 15 minutes (~DKK 36 / ~€5).
• Metro: The M2 Metro Line connects the airport with the city centre in around 15 minutes, with trains running every few minutes day and night.
• Bus: Several local buses also serve the airport, though trains and the metro are usually faster and more convenient.
• Taxi: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall and cost around DKK 250–350 (~€35–50) for a 20–30 minute ride into the city centre, depending on traffic.

Getting around Copenhagen
• Metro: Copenhagen’s modern, driverless Metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around the city. It operates 24/7, with trains every few minutes.
• Buses: Movia operates an extensive bus network throughout Copenhagen. Buses are frequent, punctual, and integrated into the same ticketing system as trains and the metro.
• Cycling: Copenhagen is one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities. Dedicated cycle lanes cover most of the city, and bike-sharing schemes such as Bycyklen make renting a bike easy and affordable.
• Taxis: Taxis are reliable and widely available but more expensive than public transport.
• Walking: The city centre is compact and highly walkable, with many key attractions, restaurants, and the marathon start/finish areas within easy walking distance.

With Sports Tours, you never run alone. We’ll meet you at your hotel, escort you to the race expo and get you to the start line with ease. Join us for a 5KM shakeout run, meet fellow runners and celebrate together post-race.

Welcome to Copenhagen! Upon arrival, please make your own way to the hotel, where our team will be on hand to assist with check-in if required. In the evening, we invite you to join us for welcome drinks at the hotel bar – a great opportunity to meet your fellow Team Sports Tours runners, share your excitement for race day, and receive helpful information about the days ahead.

This morning, our Sports Tours reps will lead a guided 5K shakeout run through the scenic neighbourhoods surrounding Copenhagen. Following this, we will hold a pre-race briefing for the Copenhagen Half Marathon, where our experienced team will provide essential race information and answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, we’ll accompany you to the race expo to collect your race bib. Later in the day, enjoy a guided walking tour of Copenhagen’s highlights. (Exact timings for the tour will be provided in your itinerary.)

Today is race day! Spectators are welcome to join us at our Sports Tours cheer zone to support runners on course. Following the race, celebrate your accomplishment with Team Sports Tours at our post-race drinks. Be sure to bring your medal and share in the moment!

Please ensure that you check out of the hotel as scheduled and proceed with your onward travel arrangements.