PARTY, SPEED AND A GREAT ATMOSPHERE

These are some of the things that attract thousands of runners to the Copenhagen Half Marathon every year. And when the race starts in 2024, there will be even more of all three. CPH Half is ready with a new route where all participants have something to look forward to. Fast runners can test themselves on 21.1 flat kilometres with soft turns and many straight stretches. Those who come to experience one of Europe’s biggest running festivals can look forward to plenty of atmosphere and several of the capital’s iconic landmarks along the route.

The Copenhagen Half Marathon is one of the fastest races in Europe, a World Athletics Gold Label event, and part of the SuperHalfs series. The 2026 edition will take place on 14 September and is already officially sold out, with over 20,000 runners registered.

In 2026, the Copenhagen Half Marathon will also be part of the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26, featuring the World Championships in the half marathon, 5 km, and one‑mile distances. The World Championship half marathon will be held on Sunday, 20 September 2026, while the World Championships in the two shorter distances will take place on Saturday, 19 September. All entries for the half marathon distance were sold out through a lottery earlier this year, but it is still possible to register through our travel agency.

Explore Travel is one of the official Tour Operators for the SuperHalfs Series and the only travel agency from Romania accepted to represent SUPERHALFS and promote packages for all six races. We have limited guaranteed entries for all six races and extensive experience in creating travel itineraries for runners.

Local Experiences

• Run a race from the SuperHalfs and start this journey through six beautiful European cities

• Enjoy the atmosphere in Copenhagen during race weekend

• Visit the House of Carlsberg for a beer tasting and the story behind the famous brand “Probably the best beer in the world”

• Party and have fun in Tivoli Gardens

• Walk and enjoy Nyhavn (New Port) and admire the beautifully renovated buildings and cool atmosphere

• Discover Copenhagen like a local with a city bike tour

Travel & Accommodation

Arrival in Copenhagen by plane. Hotel check-in starts at 15:00, but if you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage at the lobby and start exploring the city.

Accommodation: Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn 4★

The hotel is located in a new residential area called Nordhavn, Scandinavia’s largest and most ambitious urban development project to date. Vacant industrial buildings and land are being transformed into a sustainable urban district with pedestrian- and bike-friendly infrastructure. Conceived to meet Copenhagen’s future housing needs, Nordhavn now gleams with purpose and promise, on a mission to become a “sustainable city of the future.”

It is designed as a “five-minute city” where housing, work, day care, transport, recreation, and shopping amenities are all within easy reach. New initiatives include two Metro stations already opened and a “super bikeway” to the city.

You can reach the hotel from the airport in 30 minutes by metro, and the finish area is only 2 km from the hotel.

Itinerary

Day 1

• Accommodation: Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn 4★

• Meals: –

• Experiences: Welcome to Copenhagen

Day 2

• Morning: Join our group and travel together to the Expo to collect your BIB and enjoy the atmosphere at the Running Expo

• Afternoon: Free time to prepare for the race or explore the city

• Recommended: Visit one of Copenhagen’s castles and walk through Nyhavn and Nordhavn

• Accommodation: Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn 4★

• Meals: Breakfast

• Experiences: Walk through Nyhavn and Nordhavn

Day 3 – Race Day

• Morning: Copenhagen Half Marathon

• Afternoon: Free time to relax after the race

• Evening: Group meet-up for a beer and a friendly chat with runners and friends

• Accommodation: Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn 4★

• Meals: Breakfast

• Experiences: Copenhagen Half Marathon

Day 4 – Departure

• Breakfast in the morning and check-out at 11:00

• Option to extend your stay upon request

• If you have an evening flight, you can leave your luggage at the hotel for a few more hours