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Copenhagen Marathon 2026

  • DK Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 10 May 2026
  • Marathon
Copenhagen Marathon 2026
Why run it?

The Copenhagen Marathon is one of Europe's fastest growing marathons having sold out in record time for 2026! Playing host to 25,000 runners, the scenic and entirely flat course draws runners from all around the globe. The route begins and ends at Øster Allé, taking participants on a journey through the centre of Copenhagen with sights including the architecturally spectacular Royal Palace.  Throughout the course, DJs, live bands, and thousands of spectators create an unforgettable backdrop for your run. Plus, with optimum weather and flat, fast terrain, Copenhagen is a must-do marathon.



 

What's it like to run?

Runners:
25000
Surface:
Road
Start:
09:30
Course:
Flat, fast
Temp:
12°-18°
Distance:
Marathon

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause. 

Step 2
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Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Step 3
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Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Street Child UK
Street Child UK
Street child ensure that children are safe, in school and learning.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
St Peter's Hospice
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
Far Away Friends
Far Away Friends
We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.
The Skye High Foundation
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
Organization for Autism Research
Organization for Autism Research
Funding applied research and helping inform the autism community about research based interventions.
AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Our dogs open up a whole new world of opportunity and possibility for autistic children.
The Myton Hospices
The Myton Hospices
We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.
St Joseph's Hospice
St Joseph's Hospice
Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.
  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using. 
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