Placement in the elite field

The elite field is divided into an A field (the international elite field) and a B field.

Elite A

Runners in the Elite A field typically receive an invitation directly from the organizer. Should you wish to be placed in the Elite A field – and you have not received an invitation – you are welcome to contact our elite manager at elite@sparta.dk

Elite B
Runners who meet the time requirements below have the opportunity to be placed in Elite field B for the Copenhagen Half Marathon:

Men:
HM: 68 min : 00 sec
10K: 30 min : 40 sec
5K: 14 min : 45 sec

Women:
HM: 77 min : 00 sec
10K: 34 min : 40 sec
5K: 16 min : 40 sec

Times must be achieved in the period between 1/1-2023 and 1/9-2024 in a valid competition.

For a competition to be valid, it must be registered with the Danish Athletics for Danish races or with a similar organization for foreign races. The route must also be correctly measured (DAF or AIMS measured) and thus certified by the national athletics federation and/or AIMS.

Documentation will be required for the qualification time to be used as a basis for the elite ranking.

To be placed in the Elite B field, please apply via the form here.

Allowed shoes

World Athletics has set up a number of rules for which shoe you can compete in as an elite. On this page you can enter the name of your chosen shoe and see if it fulfils the rules.