Throughout history, historical monuments and iconic buildings have characterized the medals of the Copenhagen Half Marathon. This year, one of the most modern landmarks in a long time has been chosen: The Planetarium in Copenhagen.

Just as the Copenhagen Half Marathon is an iconic race with, among other things, a world record for men, the Planetarium is also iconic. The building is named after the world-famous Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), and the architectural gem is situated in a beautiful location at the southern end of the lakes in Copenhagen.

The planetarium is known for its large dome canvas of 23 meters, making it the largest tilted planetarium dome in Northern Europe. In this way, the Copenhagen Half Marathon and the Planetarium have several similarities:

Both set the bar high and position themselves as one of the leaders in their class.

A new look
It’s not just the motive on the medal that is new. In spring 2024, CPH Half’s new identity was announced. The identity is reflected in the shape of the medal and the new medal ribbon.

This year, the shape of the medal will move away from the familiar round shape. Instead, it is elongated, and the new logo is subtly incorporated into the design, while the Planetarium is visible on the medal.

The relatively new identity is all about high ambitions and creating a world-class experience for all participants. An experience that participants will have before, during, and after the race.

If not in 2024
The Planetarium was chosen as the landmark on the medal this year because it’s the year the first Danish astronaut ever returned home from a six-month mission in space. Imagine if good old Tycho Brahe could have got that message before he died in 1601. Over 400 years ago.