See this years elite runners
This year, we can present a very exciting elite field. Click here to see the full list.
Qualifing requirements
Athletes who meet the following qualifying standards are eligible to apply for an elite entry at the Copenhagen Half Marathon:
Men: 69 minutes : 00 seconds
Women: 78 minutes : 00 seconds
Qualification times must be set between 1/1-2021 and 10/9-2023 at an official competition certified by a national athletics federation and/or AIMS.
Furthermore, the course must be correctly measured and approved by the national athletics federation and/or AIMS. Documentation for qualifying times will be required.
Subject to changes
Elite application
The elite field is divided into an international A field and a B field.
If you wish to apply for the A elite field, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected]
Note: As the race is sold out, we can no guarantee a spot in the elite field.
To place into the B field, please apply online via this form
Prize money & bonuses
| Prizes | Women | Men | Euro | |
| 1 | 10000 | 10000 | ||
| 2 | 6000 | 6000 | ||
| 3 | 4000 | 4000 | ||
| 4 | 3000 | 3000 | ||
| 5 | 2000 | 2000 | ||
| 6 | 1500 | 1500 | ||
| 7 | 1200 | 1200 | ||
| 8 | 1000 | 1000 |
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World Record |
5000 | |||
| European record | 3000 | |||
| Race Record | 5000 |
| DK | Women | Men | |
| 1 | 500 | 500 | |
| 2 | 250 | 250 | |
| 3 | 150 | 150 | |
| DK Record | 70:50 (W) / 61:55 (M) | 1000 | 1000 |
Current half marathon records
World record M/W (M: 57:31 – W: 1:02:52)
European record M/W (M: 59:13 – W: 65:15)
Race record M/W (M: 58:01 – W: 65:08)
Danish record M/W (M: 61:55 – W:70:50)
Doping disclaimer
Any athlete who is subsequently determined to have committed a doping offence at the time of the event or is suspended from competition due to an offence committed prior to the event resulting in his/her performance at the event being invalidated shall be liable to refund any and all sums from the race organisers relating to his/her performance at the event.
