The new platform has been in the works since last year, and now it’s possible to buy or sell an entry safely and securely for the Copenhagen Half Marathon & Copenhagen Marathon.
Reselling your bib number to a friend, family member, or a third party has never been easier with the new platform. This also applies if you are looking for an entry for a sold-out Copenhagen Half Marathon or CPH Marathon.
The new platform facilitates a secure transaction between the buyer and seller easily, as you might be familiar with from other platforms.
Three different options
Our new resale platform offers you three options for selling your bib number or buying one for our sold-out events:
- You can sell your entry number to someone you know. All that’s required is the buyer’s email, which you enter. The buyer will then receive an email with instructions.
- Place your entry for sale on the “exchange.” You specify the desired price (not exceeding the purchase price), and an interested buyer can complete the transaction. You’ll receive an email as a seller when the sale process is underway.
- Give away your number. It’s also possible for you to transfer your entry if you don’t wish to sell it.
In all three cases, there is an administration fee for the seller of DKK 100 / approximately 15 euro
Easy and secure to use
The resale platform is secure to use, among other things, because the seller must log in to the platform via their participant profile. This ensures that, as a buyer, you can confidently press “buy.”
Suppose you’re unsure how to log in to your participant profile. In that case, you can find your username and password in your confirmation email when you register for the Copenhagen Half Marathon or CPH Marathon.
If you would like to buy or sell an entry, we recommend exclusively doing so through our resale portal. Only in this way can we guarantee a secure transaction between the buyer and seller.
If you were among those who didn’t manage to secure a spot for CPH Half 2024 and are considering purchasing an entry on Facebook, we recommend you to hold off until early February when our new platform will be launched.
Did you miss out on a start number for CPH Half 2024? Then you should refrain from buying or transferring a bib from another runner until early February. At that time, we will unveil an entirely new and secure platform, confirming sellers to ensure your safety throughout purchasing.
The need for a secure resale olatform
Shortly after CPH Half sold out last year, a new request emerged on our social media: people looking to buy or sell entries for CPH Half. Unfortunately, some were deceived in the pursuit of these coveted entries.
It quickly became apparent to us that there was a significant need for a secure resale platform. This platform would allow sellers to list their numbers for sale while providing buyers with confidence in the process. Following the record-breaking sell-out of CPH Half 2024 in just 39 days, we chose to expedite the launch date to meet this demand.
When you wish to sell your start number, you’ll log in to the resale platform, where you can list your bib for sale. For buyers, this ensures that sellers are approved in our system, mitigating the risk of purchasing a non-existing entry.
We, therefore, recommend refraining from purchasing a start number from others until the new platform goes live in early February. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
It took only 39 days. Since its opening on December 1st, 27,000 race bibs for the Copenhagen Half Marathon 2024 are sold. This is remarkably quick and beyond expectations, according to the organizer.
Registrations for this year’s Copenhagen Half Marathon have been selling fast since the launch on December 1st. Nearly 700 registrations daily, leading the organizer, Sparta Athletics & Running, to announce a sell-out 8 months before the iconic half marathon kicks off.
In both 2022 and 2023, Sparta Athletics & Running signaled a sold-out status ahead of race day; In 2022 nine days before with 25,000 registered participants and in 2023 three months before with 27,000 registered participants.
The fact, that it only took 39 days this year has surprised the CEO of Sparta Athletics & Running, Dorte Vibjerg:
“The sales for the Copenhagen Half Marathon have exceeded all expectations. After selling out in recent years, we expected to have 27,000 runners at the new starting line on Jagtvej this year. However, it has surprised us how quickly it happened,” said Dorte Vibjerg, pointing to two possible explanations.
“We see a general trend of more and more people wanting to participate in running events. Additionally, we believe that taking participant feedback into account and conducting a thorough evaluation, leading to the relocation of the start and finish back to Østerbro, has had a positive effect.”
In addition to CPH Half, Sparta Athletics & Running is also the organizer of the Copenhagen Marathon on May 5, 2024. This race is also rapidly approaching sold-out status, with less than 2,000 race bibs remaining before reaching the capacity of 15,000 participants.
Facts about the Copenhagen Half Marathon:
- Copenhagen Half Marathon 2024 kicks off on September 15 at 9:30 AM.
- Start and finish will be on Østerbro with finish area near Fælledparken.
- The capacity is 27,000 participants.
- Registration opened on Friday, December 1, at 12:00 PM.
- CPH Half 2023 sold out approximately three months before race day with 27,000 participants.
- CPH Half is the race where one can push boundaries on a route designed precisely for that purpose.
Resale
Sparta Athletics and Running will launch a new and secure platform for resale. The platform is expected to be live around February 1st. If you want to buy/sell/transfer race bibs for CPH Half 2024, we recommend waiting until the platform is live.
When the Copenhagen Half Marathon 2024 is kicked off, runners can look forward to a new and exciting route. Additionally, they will be set off from a new starting area, providing participants with the best conditions for a great race.
Celebration, speed, and fantastic atmosphere. These are some of the things that each year attract thousands of runners to the Copenhagen Half Marathon. And when the race kicks off in 2024, there will be much more of all three elements.
CPH Half presents a new course where all participants have something special to look forward to. Fast runners can push themselves on 21.1 flat kilometers with gentle curves and many long stretches. And those who come to experience one of Europe’s largest running celebrations can anticipate plenty of atmosphere and encounters with several iconic landmarks along the route.
“We have kept the best from the old course and added some new experiences. For example, participants will now pass by Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg, Børsen, Polititorvet, and Tivoli. Additionally, the course now goes through Nyboder, and participants will have the opportunity to run down H.C. Andersen’s Boulevard. That is really something to look forward to,” says Dorte Vibjerg, CEO of Sparta Atletik & Løb, and continues:
“At the same time, the course has become more flat, faster and with more stretches. World records have been set at CPH Half before, and with this course, we believe it can happen again.”
Participants can also look forward to an exciting finish that practically begins at Nørrebro Station. From there, runners will be cheered all the way down Nørrebrogade before hitting a huge celebration on Dronning Louises Bro. Here, the runners can refuel for the final stretch along the lakes, over Trianglen, and on to the finish line at Fælledparken.
A new starting area on Jagtvej
However, the course is not the only new thing for the CPH Half 2024. When the runners set off on September 15, it will be from an entirely new starting area on Jagtvej.
“We want to give participants the best start to their fantastic journey through Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. They will get that on Jagtvej, where there is plenty of space and air to create a really good flow in the race. And when the runners cross the finish line on Øster Allé, we have a beautiful area in Fælledparken where they can relax with friends and family,” says Dorte Vibjerg.
Even though much is new, it has been important for Sparta Atletik & Løb to make changes with respect for the old course. Therefore, runners can still look forward to running under the flags on Frederiksberg Allé and through the festivities in Store Kongensgade. The goal is not to change CPH Half; the goal is to make it better.
Explore the new course on the interactive map here.
Registration for CPH Half opens Friday, December 1, at 12:00 PM. This year’s half marathon sold out approximately three months before race day.
Facts about CPH Half 2024
- Copenhagen Half Marathon 2024 starts September 15 at 9:30 AM.
- Start and finish will be on Østerbro with the finish area at Fælledparken.
- Capacity is 27,000 participants.
- Registration opens on Friday, December 1, at 12:00 PM. Tickets for the race can be bought here.
- CPH Half 2023 sold out approximately three months before race day. 27,000 participants started.
- CPH Half is the run where you can break boundaries on a route designed precisely for that purpose.
Gear up for an elevated race experience as the Copenhagen Half Marathon makes its grand return to the historic and charming streets of Østerbro on September 15, 2024.
With your valuable input, we’ve reimagined the start and finish lines, ensuring every step of the 21KM is filled with the spirit of Copenhagen.
The 27,000 participants who took part in the CPH Half 2023 in September experienced beautiful surroundings in Frederiksberg in connection with the start and finish areas. But after a thorough evaluation with the inclusion of the participants’ feedback, the organizer, Sparta Athletics & Running, is excited to bring the race back to its roots in Østerbro.
“Our vision is to host a race that’s not just technically flawless but also offer a smooth experience for the participants, with top notch safety. We are looking forward to creating the world-class running fiesta and unique experience of Copenhagen streets which our half marathon is known for,” begins managing director of Sparta Athletics & Running, Dorte Vibjerg, and continues:
“We have been very happy with the collaboration with Frederiksberg, but Østerbro´s setting aligns perfectly with our ambitions and the expectations of our participants. We therefore look forward to welcoming you to Østerbro again,” says Dorte Vibjerg.
Among other initiatives towards the improvement of the race experience, the organizer has moved the start to 9:30am to ensure ideal temperatures during the race.
Part of the preparations for the WRRC in 2026
The next two years are pivotal as Sparta in partnership with Danish Athletics prepare for the prestigious World Athletics World Road Running Championships 2026. Copenhagen will become the stage for the world’s fastest runners in the half marathon, the 5 km and the road mile (1.609 km).
“The World Athletics Road Running Championships 2026 isn´t just another half marathon; it´s a grand celebration, uniting 65,000 elite and recreational runners in a masterful celebration of running. For the coming years, our focus is to optimize, refine and generally strengthen the organization towards 2026,” says Dorte Vibjerg and adds:
“Furthermore, we are thrilled to present another one-of-a-kind half-marathon event, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Øresund Bridge. The commemorative Bridge Run will invite 40,000 participants. This event will stand out not just as a race, but as an opportunity that may never come again.”
The Bridge Run is for anyone who wants to try a half marathon in very special settings. 40,000 participants can look forward to lacing up their running shoes on the Danish side, run down through the tunnel and then across the nearly 8 km long Øresund Bridge 57 meters above sea level, before crossing the finish line in Sweden.
There will also be open registration for the World Championships. This means that anyone can try their best and run in the dust from the world’s elite on the world championship courses on all three distances.
Facts about CPH Half 2024
- CPH Half 2024 will be held on September 15 at 9.30.
- Start and finish will be at Østerbro with the finish area at Fælledparken
- The capacity will be 27,000 participants
- The course will be revealed on Thursday, 30 November
- Registration opens on Friday, 1 December at 12.00
- Ticket sales take place here: https://cphhalf.dk/en/
- CPH Half 2023 was sold out approximately three months before the race day with 27,000 participants.
- CPH Half is the race where you can break boundaries on a route designed precisely for that purpose
SCC EVENTS joins the SuperHalfs series from 2024 with the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON, one of the most iconic and beloved half marathons in the world. This groundbreaking development will expand the SuperHalfs series to six prestigious races, offering runners an extended time frame and a unique opportunity to achieve SuperMedal glory.
Previously, the SuperHalfs consisted of five exceptional races in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Valencia, where participants had 36 months to complete the series. However, starting in 2024, GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON will become an integral part of this esteemed series and runners will now have the option to complete six races instead of the original five, and they will have 60 months from the day of their first race to accomplish this remarkable feat.
All runners will be enlisted on the new six-race SuperJourney, but those who have already begun their adventure will have the option to earn a SuperMedal after completing the existing five races. The growing family of runners who have already completed the series will also have the option to extend their adventure by running in Berlin.
The managing directors of SCC EVENTS, Christian Jost and Jürgen Lock, expressed their enthusiasm:
“We are delighted to join the SuperHalfs series with the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON and welcome runners from around Europe to experience the unique charm of the German capital. This collaboration will create an even more unforgettable race experience and bring our beloved event to a global audience.“
Managing Director of SuperHalfs, Sasho Belovski, added:
Our goal with SuperHalfs has always been to challenge and inspire runners to achieve their personal best while exploring some of Europe’s most captivating cities. We are thrilled to welcome the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON into the SuperHalfs family, offering runners an even more diverse and rewarding experience. With six exceptional races, we believe this expansion will ignite even more passion for the sport.“
The SuperHalfs series has already captured the hearts and determination of over 20,000 runners, and with the inclusion of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON, this number is expected to grow exponentially.
The last race of the 2023 season, the Valencia Half Marathon, will witness over 300 dedicated runners complete their fifth and final race, earning them the prestigious SuperRunner title. They can, of course, opt to continue their journey and add the stamp of Berlin into their SuperPassport via their individual “SuperPassport number”. Participants of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON will be informed by SCC EVENTS as soon as an insertion of the “SuperPassport number” is possible via the personal login.
About SuperHalfs:
SuperHalfs is composed of, originally five, and now six renowned race organizers from Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Valencia. The SuperHalfs series offers runners a unique and challenging experience as they complete half marathons in these iconic European cities. The series fosters a sense of community and achievement, inspiring runners to reach their full potential while exploring new cultures and destinations. For more information, visit www.superhalfs.com.
Mark your calendars for the 2024 SuperHalfs series:
Lisbon: Sunday, 17 March
Prague: Saturday, 6 April
Berlin: Sunday, 7 April
Copenhagen: Sunday, 15 September
Cardiff: Sunday, 6 October
Valencia: Sunday, 27 October
For more information about the SuperHalfs series and FAQs, please visit superhalfs.com
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