TRAFFIC INFORMATION AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Here you will find traffic information and details of parking restrictions in connection with the World Championships in the half marathon, 5 km and one mile.

When the world’s best athletes and thousands of runners of all ages take to the streets of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg, traffic restrictions will be in place across large parts of the city, along with parking restrictions on the courses.

Parking will be prohibited along the courses in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg in the days leading up to and on the race days. Please pay attention to temporary signage in the streets. Vehicles that have not been moved will be removed at the owner’s expense at the times specified below:

Friday 18 September:

Parking will be prohibited along the one mile and 5 km courses from 16:00 on Friday until 17:00 on Sunday.

Saturday 19 September:

The one mile course will be closed to traffic from 07:00 to 19:30.
The 5 km course will be closed to traffic from 12:00 to 19:30.
Parking will be prohibited along the half marathon course from 12:00 on Saturday until 17:00 on Sunday. In Frederiksberg, the restriction will apply only from 18:00 on Saturday until 15:00 on Sunday.

Sunday 20 September:

The half marathon course will be closed to traffic from 06:00 to 17:00. In Frederiksberg, the closure will apply only from 06:00 to 15:00.

There will also be extended road closure periods around the start and finish areas and at Forum – see below.

Crossing the courses

During the races, pedestrians will be able to cross the course when there are gaps between runners. Vehicles will be able to cross the course at designated crossing points.

See all crossing points and driving routes on the interactive course map via the link below. Each crossing point shows the period during which it will be closed due to the high volume of runners on the course.

See interactive map

Extended road closure and parking restrictions around the start and finish

Finish area – Øster Allé (between P.H. Lings Allé and Edel Sauntes Allé): From 06:00 on Thursday 17 September until 22:00 on Sunday 20 September.
Øster Allé Lokalebane is closed from 06:00 on Monday 14 September until 16:00 on Tuesday 22 September.
Start areas – Jagtvej (between Vibenshus Runddel and Østerbrogade) and Østerbrogade (between Jagtvej and Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads): From 06:00 on Friday 18 September until 17:00 on Sunday 20 September.

Parking is prohibited along the courses 18-20 September:

One mile and 5 km: From 16:00 on Friday until 17:00 on Sunday.
Half marathon: From 12:00 on Saturday until 17:00 on Sunday.
In Frederiksberg only from 18:00 on Saturday until 15:00 on Sunday.

See interactive map

Special information for Copenhagen residents with a residential parking permit

The City of Copenhagen is allowing all residents with a valid parking permit, including permits for courtesy cars and vehicles undergoing repairs, to park in any residential permit zone. This temporary arrangement applies from 06:00 on Friday 18 September until 18:00 on Monday 21 September.

Special information for Frederiksberg residents with a residential parking permit

If you have a residential parking permit for Frederiksberg, the following alternative parking areas will be available during this period:

From 17:00 on Saturday 19 September until 16:00 on Sunday 20 September.

Parking areas at Frederiksberg Campus
Parking areas at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) - see designated areas in this document
Parking area at Nordens Plads - except the red area on this map

Remember to move your car no later than 16:00 on Sunday to avoid a parking fine.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact our traffic information team: trafik@sparta.dk

Phone: +45 22 23 83 33
The phone line is open:

Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September: 10:00-14:00 (CEST)
Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September: 9:00-16:00 (CEST)
Saturday 19 September: 7:00-19.30 (CEST)
Sunday 20 September: 6:00-17:00 (CEST)