The Royal Copenhagen City Half
About This Race
Inaugural edition of Copenhagen's fastest half marathon.
The Course
AIMS-certified half marathon from Nordhavn to Royal Arena in Orestad. Ultraflat route with only 16m total elevation gain. Course passes The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn, and multiple harbor areas. 97.4% asphalt surface. Designed as one of Europes fastest urban half marathon routes.
Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
16m gain
Participants
8,000 participants
Distances
Half Marathon
What to Expect
Copenhagens newest and potentially fastest half marathon. The ultra-flat route from Nordhavn showcases the citys waterfronts and landmarks before finishing at the iconic Royal Arena. Perfect for chasing personal records.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
10:00
Aid Stations
4 stations
Typical Weather
Mid-April in Copenhagen offers cool spring weather around 8-14C. Variable conditions but generally good for fast running.
Established
2026