Copenhagen Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Copenhagen Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Copenhagen Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.3% versus flat · net elevation -0 m
Decision summary
Copenhagen Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 220 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 83/100
- Evidence depth
- 44 verified facts
Lower than 69% of comparable mapped races
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Copenhagen Marathon?
The Copenhagen Marathon route has 220 m of ascent, 219 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Copenhagen Marathon route go?
Underfoot, expect road. It passes Indre By, Osterbro, Christianshavn, Vesterbro and Norrebro. Flat single-loop course through central Copenhagen with around ten refreshment zones.
What should runners know on race day for the Copenhagen Marathon?
Bag drop is available. Wave starts are used. Expect on-course music. 12. True.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:08:23 (Birhane Tsegay)
- Women's course record
- 2:22:08 (Mercy Chebwogen)
- Field size
- 30,000
- Field cap
- 30,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Ballot entry: Entry is listed as ballot or lottery based.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours
Race day logistics
- Wave starts
- Yes
- Aid stations
- 12
- Pacers
- Yes
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Expo / packet pickup
- Yes
- Race village
- Yes
- Post-race village
- Yes
- Medal
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- Yes
- On-course music
- Yes
Access and course status
- Nearest station
- Trianglen, Vibenshus Runddel and Poul Henningsens Plads Metro stations
- Accessibility
- Blind and disabled runners welcome with guides; wheelchair participation permitted (handbikes not allowed)
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Indre By, Osterbro, Christianshavn, Vesterbro, Norrebro, Frederiksberg
- Notable features
- Flat single-loop course through central Copenhagen with around ten refreshment zones
- measured to international standards
How hilly is the Copenhagen Marathon?
- Descent 8%
- Flat 85%
- Climb 7%
- Total ascent
- 220 m
- Net elevation
- −0 m
- GAP factor
- 0.3%
- Longest climb
- 330 m at 2.6%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 83Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Copenhagen Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 220 m of total ascent.
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