Copenhagen 5K
Scenic city run through Copenhagen's historic streets and waterfront.
Race Details
Race Distance
5K
5km
3ml
Race Official Name
Copenhagen Half Marathon 5K
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Copenhagen 5K
The Copenhagen 5K delivers Danish design perfection with Scandinavian efficiency in a more accessible format. Runners navigate past colorful Nyhavn harbor and through car-free zones in Europe's most bikeable capital. September's mild autumn creates ideal racing conditions as participants experience both royal palaces and progressive neighborhoods. The flat course offers excellent PB potential while showcasing Copenhagen's remarkable livability. Danish spectators create an atmosphere of hyggelig support as participants flow through streets consistently ranked among the world's happiest. This well-organized race captures Copenhagen's distinctive character—historically royal yet progressively egalitarian—offering a quintessential Scandinavian running experience that balances athletic challenge with Denmark's renowned work-life balance within a more achievable distance.
Race Location
Copenhagen,
Denmark,
Europe
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