Get ready for CPH Half.

You have trained for this.
The route is fast.
The crowd is loud.
Copenhagen is yours.
Now, run your legs off.
20.09.2026
21.0975K
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It all starts here
September 20
9.30 Jagtvej
21,0975 km.

Goosebumps? Guaranteed.

The second the gun goes off, you’re not just running. You’re part of something bigger. Copenhagen opens up, and thousands of runners and spectators turn the streets into one massive celebration of speed and personal breakthroughs. It’s time to have a blast.

In 2026, Copenhagen hosts the World Athletics Road Running Championships – and the official Half Marathon World Champions will be crowned right here on September 20.

Since the very first edition in 2015, Copenhagen Half Marathon has earned its rep as the race where fast meets fun. The course is made for pushing limits: wide roads, closed traffic, and so flat you can practically see your personal best waiting at the finish line. This is where pace and party collide.

But it’s not just about the clock. It’s about everything you take in along the way. You’ll run through colorful neighborhoods, the historic city center, and green boulevards in Frederiksberg. And when the legs get heavy? Power Zones packed with music and entertainment will lift you. And the crowd? Electric. Copenhagen doesn’t whisper — it roars.

Whether you’re chasing a new record, running your very first half, or just here for the ride, CPH Half is made for you. We’ve got the route, the vibe, the full setup. You bring the legs. Oh, and remember to pick your legs up in lost and found after the race.

Your race starts at the Expo with LØBEREN

It all starts at the Expo. This is where you pick up your Race Package. This is where you disappear into the maze of the latest running gear and all the news from Nike.

Here you will take that first final step.

We will keep you updated on the official website for WRRC Copenahgen 26

Visit WRRC Copenhagen 26
Important information for the Elite field

As an Elite A or B runner, we recommend staying up to date via the official World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 website, where all updates and relevant details will be shared.

Visit WRRC Copenhagen 26

Frequently asked questions

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  • Registration takes place at cphhalf.dk. Sign up for our newsletter and follow our social media so you don’t miss the date.

    CPH Half 2026 is already sold out.

  • The price for CPH Half ’25 was 625 DKK and 20 DKK in administration fee.

  • In addition to the start number, the following are included:

    • Official timing via integrated timing chip
    • Nike running T-shirt of the year
    • A race bag
    • A beautiful finisher medal
    • Free photos from the race and a personalized finisher video
    • Opportunity to have a free celebration photo taken at the finish line
    • Water, High5 energy drink, and energy gels during the race
    • Post-race refreshments after the race

  • Yes. For CPH Half ’25 there was room for 30,000

  • You must provide name, email, gender, nationality, date of birth, mobile number, and preferred start group/expected finish time for all runners to be registered. We will use your mobile number to send you your start card, your result, and any important messages in case of critical or unexpected events.

  • Yes, unless you opt out of the t-shirt, you must choose your t-shirt size when you register. You can pick up your t-shirt together with your race packet at the Copenhagen Half Marathon Expo.

    You are free to change your desired t-shirt size while stocks last. At the expo, there will be a T-shirt exchange where you can exchange your t-shirt for another size. However, we do not guarantee that your desired size is in stock.

  • It is possible to pay with Dankort, Visa/Dankort, VISA/Mastercard, Visa Electron and MobilePay (please note that fees may vary).

    In addition, group registrations/company agreements can be paid via invoice, public companies can pay via EAN invoice.

  • According to the Danish Consumer Contracts Act on Internet Trading, the organizers have full product liability. The participant (buyer) has no right of withdrawal according to the Danish Consumer Contracts Act on Internet Trading, as recreational leisure activities are not included in the agreement.

    It is possible to transfer your race number to another person for a fee.

  • The participant’s official time is a “netto time”. That means the time for your race starts when you cross the starting line. For the whole race, the time limit is 3 hours.

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