<p>Six world champions and 65,000 runners just behind them. In September 2026, the heart of Copenhagen is expected to be the stage for Denmark&rsquo;s largest-ever participant event.<br /><br />The World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 will take place on September 19-20, 2026. A total of 65,000 participants will join the running festivities behind the world's fastest female and male athletes competing in the Half Marathon, 5K, and One Mile distances.</p>
<p>"It is truly unique that both the world elite and recreational runners can participate in a world championship in the streets of Copenhagen. I hope there will be great spectator support both along the course and among those lacing up their running shoes, so we can show the rest of the world that Copenhagen is worth betting on as a host for major events that create joy, engagement, and attract tourists to the city," says Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Lars Weiss.&nbsp;<br /><br />He is followed by the Mayor of Culture and Leisure, who point out the historical element of the event: "The World Athletics Road Running Championships in 2026 will be more than just a championship. In collaboration between Sparta, Danish Athletics, the City of Copenhagen, and a range of strong partners, the event will be the culmination of a running festival that invites Copenhageners and visitors to experience the city at running pace. With the potential to become the largest participant event ever on Danish soil, it will be a historic occasion where exercise, community, and Copenhagen&rsquo;s unique setting come together," says Mayor of Culture and Leisure, Mia Nyegaard.&nbsp;<br /><br />The City of Copenhagen, together with Sport Event Denmark and Wonderful Copenhagen, is behind the championship, which is organized for World Athletics by Danish Athletics and Sparta Athletics &amp; Running.<br /><br /><strong>Building on a Success<br /></strong>This is not the first time these five organizations have collaborated on a World Championship running event in the streets of Copenhagen. In 2014, they hosted the World Half Marathon Championships, which was a great success and served as the launchpad for the now-annual Copenhagen Half Marathon.<br /><br />"The streets of Copenhagen have hosted some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic races &ndash; running and cycling - and now they will once again set the stage for a historic sporting event. As the world&rsquo;s best runners compete for championship titles, they will be joined by tens of thousands of recreational runners in a truly unique celebration of running. With our experience from the 2014 World Half Marathon Championships and Denmark&rsquo;s strong tradition of hosting international events, we look forward to welcoming the world to an unforgettable race through the heart of Copenhagen,&rdquo; says Lars Lundov, CEO, Sport Event Denmark.<br /><br />Wonderful Copenhagen is equally excited about bringing the World Championships to the capital &ndash; especially with the prospect of welcoming up to 20,000 international runners who are expected to travel to Copenhagen to participate in the historic running event.<br /><br />&rdquo;We&rsquo;re very excited about welcoming the World Athletics Road Running Championships to Copenhagen. Not only is the event expected to attract thousands of runners and top athletes from around the world, but it also reaffirms Copenhagen&rsquo;s position as a leading event destination. We look forward to showcasing the city&rsquo;s strong focus on sustainability and the inclusion of locals and visitors in its event efforts,&rdquo; says S&oslash;ren Tegen Pedersen, CEO at Wonderful Copenhagen.</p>
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<p><br /><strong>A Running Festival for All of Denmark<br /></strong>The ambition behind a festive event with record numbers of participants and spectators in Copenhagen is also to extend the impact of the running movement to the entire country through Denmark&rsquo;s athletics and running clubs.<br /><br />&ldquo;We are excited to welcome the world elite to the World Championships &ndash; but equally to highlight running and the communities we offer in our Danish member clubs. Trained coaches are ready to welcome runners into inspiring and motivating training environments for both amateur and elite runners across the country,&rdquo; says Lars Werge, President of Danish Athletics.<br /><br />Among the experienced organizers is Sparta Athletics &amp; Running, which has been hosting the Copenhagen Marathon for over 40 years and has been behind the Copenhagen Half Marathon since 2014. The latter gathered nearly 30,000 runners in 2024 and sold out in only three hours.<br /><br />&ldquo;We are in a strong position to deliver a World Championship that not only meets the expectations of World Athletics and the passionate running community but also raises the bar for this type of event. We look forward to creating a championship that will be remembered as both the largest and best-organized ever while also being known for strong engagement around the event,&rdquo; says Dorte Vibjerg, CEO of Sparta Athletics &amp; Running.<br /><br />Everyone Can Participate in the World Championships<br />Due to overwhelming demand in the recent year, participation in the half marathon distance will be sold via a lottery system open from March 6-20, 2025. Interested runners can sign up during this period, after which a draw will determine who receives race bibs. Registration for the 5K and One Mile distances will open for general sale at a later date.</p>
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<p><strong>Facts about the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26</strong></p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The World Championships will take place September 19-20, 2026, in the streets of Copenhagen.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>World champions will be crowned in the Half Marathon, 5K, and One Mile (1.609 km) distances.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The world&rsquo;s elite runners will participate, but the distances are open to all interested runners.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The 5K and One Mile races will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>Capacity limits: 10,000 runners for One Mile, 20,000 for 5K, and 35,000 for Half Marathon.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>Race routes will be published before the lottery opens.</p>
<p><strong>&middot;&nbsp;</strong>Follow the event on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wrrccopenhagen26" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wrrccopenhagen26/">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p><br /><strong>About&nbsp;</strong><br />The World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 is organized for World Athletics by Danish Athletics and Sparta Athletics &amp; Running in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, Sport Event Denmark, and Wonderful Copenhagen.&nbsp;</p>

World Athletics Road Running Championships

 In September 2026, Copenhagen will be the stage for Denmark’s largest-ever participant event.

Largest ever: 65,000 runners can participate in the World Championships in Copenhagen

<p>The world&rsquo;s best runners will compete for the most prestigious championship titles when the World Athletics Road Running Championships in the half marathon, 5 km, and the legendary One Mile take place in Copenhagen in 2026. A dynamic design and an open invitation to runners of all levels aim to ensure sold-out start numbers and an iconic running celebration in the streets. This will be the largest championship ever held in Denmark by participant numbers: 65,000.<br /><br />&ldquo;Create a visual identity and a communication concept that resonates with the global elite, the new recreational runner, and everyone in between.&rdquo; That was essentially the brief given when the championship organizers first met with design partners Norgram and T for Troels.<br /><br />The project had several fixed requirements: The event is formally organized for the international athletics federation, World Athletics, which has a strict set of design guidelines. For instance, the championship logo must be developed within the framework of World Athletics&rsquo; characteristic fan shape.</p>
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<p><strong>Danish design traditions with an international touch<br /></strong>&ldquo;Within these constraints, it was important for us to create a logo that stylistically draws from Danish design traditions while clearly referencing the event. That&rsquo;s why we landed on a logo created from three lines, each symbolizing the significance of the three race distances,&rdquo; explains Mathias H&oslash;st Normark from the design agency Norgram.</p>
<p>He elaborates on the balance between tradition and innovation:<br />&ldquo;We have strived to merge Danish design traditions with the grandeur of a world championship while daring to challenge and push the limits within World Athletics&rsquo; strict design framework. Therefore, we have developed a code-based format that functions as a generator, dynamically manipulating images and videos to give the identity impact and cohesion.&rdquo;<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>&lsquo;It must have taken a long time to write something so simple&rsquo;<br /></strong>The championship event has a clear and compelling verbal identity. The key messages are broad, given the diverse target audiences &ndash; ranging from &lsquo;You are qualified,&rsquo; an open invitation to runners of all levels and ages, to &lsquo;Fail another day,&rsquo; which sets the stage for the elite competitors.<br /><br />&ldquo;This is one of those projects where the right solution only emerges after thorough strategic considerations and many long creative hours. How do you create something that captures both the awe-inspiring world championship and a nearly universal invitation to participate? Without missing the mark on either? When we presented the identity to World Athletics, particularly the core message &lsquo;6 World Champions. 65,000 runners-up,&rsquo; they immediately responded with &lsquo;It must have taken a long time to write something so simple.&rsquo; From that point, the process flowed with good vibes,&rdquo; says Troels N&oslash;rlem from the agency T for Troels.</p>
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<p><br /><strong>A major strength for the event<br /></strong>Sparta Athletics &amp; Running collaborated with Norgram and T for Troels, who were the obvious partner choices &ndash; not only because of their expertise and references but also because they developed the identities for the Copenhagen Marathon and the Copenhagen Half Marathon. The latter will be replaced in 2026 by the championship version, making it crucial that there is a clear connection between the championship identity and the recurring half marathon event.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Norgram and Troels N&oslash;rlem have truly succeeded in capturing the essence and duality of the championship, ensuring that the identity elegantly encompasses both the iconic atmosphere and the inclusive invitation. It is crucial for us to clearly reflect the seriousness of our championship hosting and execution while also reaching beyond the core running community so that new runners find their way into the running community and become part of this fantastic event. We believe this identity will be a major strength for the event,&rdquo; says Dorte Vibjerg, CEO of Sparta Athletics &amp; Running.</p>
<p>The official name of the championship is World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26, and it will be held for World Athletics on September 19-20 by Danish Athletics and Sparta Athletics &amp; Running in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, Sport Event Denmark, and Wonderful Copenhagen.</p>
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<p><strong>Facts about the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26</strong></p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The championships takes place on September 19-20, 2026, in the streets of Copenhagen.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>World champions will be crowned in the half marathon, 5 km, and One Mile (1.609 km) distances.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The world&rsquo;s elite will compete &ndash; but all distances are also open to the general public.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The 5 km and One Mile championships will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>The half marathon championship will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>Capacity: 10,000 runners for One Mile, 20,000 for 5 km, and 35,000 for the half marathon.</p>
<p><strong>&middot; </strong>Routes will be announced before the lottery opens.</p>
<p><strong><br />About&nbsp;<br /></strong>The World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 is organized for World Athletics by Danish Athletics and Sparta Athletics &amp; Running in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, Sport Event Denmark, and Wonderful Copenhagen. For more information, visit the official website: <a href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-road-running-championships/copenhagen26/">https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-road-running-championships/copenhagen26/</a></p>
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<p><strong>Contact Sparta Athletics &amp; Running </strong>for further information about the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26<br />Bodil Kj&aelig;rgaard Head of Communications <br />T: +45 2225 2429 M: <a href="mailto:bokj@sparta.dk">bokj@sparta.dk</a></p>
<p><strong><br />Contact Norgram</strong> for details and comments on the visual identity.<br />Mathias H&oslash;st Normark Founder &amp; Design Director<br />T: +45 5337 7537 M: <a href="mailto:mhn@norgram.com">mhn@norgram.com</a></p>
<p><br /><strong>Contact T for Troels </strong>for details and comments on brand strategy and verbal identity.<br />Troels N&oslash;rlem Strategic Director <br />T: +45 313 53 313 M: <a href="mailto:t@tfortroels.com">t@tfortroels.com</a></p>

Understand the brand identity behind World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26

The identity of a World Championship for the world elite – and everyone else

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<p style="text-align: left;">When the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 comes to Denmark on September 19-20, 2026, it will be an epic running celebration that you don&rsquo;t want to miss.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Up to 65,000 runners will be chasing the world&rsquo;s elite across the three championship distances: Half Marathon, 5K, and One Mile.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This is your chance to be part of what could become the biggest participant event ever held on Danish soil and in World Athletics history.</p>
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<p><strong>Half marathon: Enter the lottery in March</strong></p>
<p>From March 6 to March 20, you can enter the lottery for the highly coveted bibs. Over the past year, demand for Half Marathon entries has been overwhelming. To ensure that everyone has a fair and equal chance to secure a spot, entry will be distributed through a lottery system.</p>
<p>This means that your chances of getting a bib are the same, whether you sign up on March 6 or just before the deadline on March 20.</p>
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<p><strong>5K and One Mile: Open sale from 21 May</strong></p>
<p>Everyone can join the 5K and One Mile World Championships, taking place in Copenhagen on Saturday, September 19, 2026. These are two short, fast, and thrilling courses where you&rsquo;ll line up right behind the world&rsquo;s fastest runners.</p>
<p>You&rsquo;ll be cheered on by an energetic crowd and lifted all the way to the finish line by great entertainment and an unforgettable atmosphere. The carefully designed course guarantees an incredible running experience.</p>
<p>Bibs for the 5K and One Mile will be available through open sale.</p>
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<h3>QUESTIONS?<br /><br /></h3>
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<p>Stay updated by following the official championship social media on Facebook and Instagram (@WrrcCopenhagen26).&nbsp;</p>
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How to participate at the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 

This is how you participate in the One Mile, 5 kilometer or halfmarathon

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<p>Do you want to race against the world's best athletes in Copenhagen? In 2026, the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 will take over the danish capital. It will be an intense battle for six iconic titles in the One Mile, 5K, and Half Marathon. And you can be part of it!<br /><br /><br /></p>
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<p>In September, 2026, elite runners from all over the world will head towards Copenhagen, Denmark.<br /><br />They come from different countries and with different backgrounds, but they all share the same goal: <br />To conquer the title as the fastest runner in the world on the One Mile, the 5K and the Half Marathon.</p>
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<p>We have the city, an amazing crowd and three courses built for champions. Now all we need is you.</p>
<p>So find your running shoes and join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26.</p>
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<p>You are qualified!<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong><br />Gift the startline to your loved ones!&nbsp;</strong><br />You can now get a World Championship experience for christmas.<br /><br /></p>
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<p><a style="cursor: pointer; width: 100%; color: #2c2a29; background-color: #69d7e1; text-decoration: none; padding: 25px;" href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-road-running-championships/copenhagen26/christmas"><strong>CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD</strong></a><br /><br /></p>
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<p><strong>Do you want to line up behind the start line of a true World Championship?</strong><br />Right now, you can sign up for the One Mile and 5 Kilometers at WRRC Copenhagen 2026. It&rsquo;s going to be an unforgettable running celebration!<br /><br /></p>
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<p><a style="cursor: pointer; width: 100%; color: #2c2a29; background-color: #a5fa64; text-decoration: none; padding: 25px;" href="https://in.wrrccopenhagen26-tickets.com/world-athletics-road-running-championships-copenhagen-261739620994027/?campaign=682c95061a459878e35dc4b9&amp;_gl=1*knoq45*_gcl_au*MTc1OTI5NzE2Ny4xNzU4MDk3Nzgx"><strong>SIGN UP FOR ONE MILE</strong></a><br /><br /></p>
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<p class="card-text" style="white-space: normal; padding: 8px 0;">The One Mile is an easy distance to get in shape for &ndash; and a tough race to master. Go all out right behind the world elite or take it easy and enjoy the experience of a real world championship your family and friends.</p>
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<p class="card-text" style="white-space: normal; padding: 8px 0;">Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, the 5K is achievable. The distance is short enough to attract newcomers but also challenging enough for experienced runners to chase personal bests.</p>
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<p class="card-text" style="white-space: normal; padding: 8px 0;">Half the distance of a marathon &ndash; and twice the fun. At least it will be on the course that we have planned for you with lots of music and entertainment all the way from start to finish. Let&rsquo;s have a blast!</p>
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<p>The World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 will lead 65.000 runners through the city's historic streets and beautiful waterfronts. The event is perfect for all levels, so join the race that captures the vibrant spirit of Copenhagen in an uforgettable urban run.<br /><br /><br /><a style="cursor: pointer; width: 100%; color: #2c2a29; background-color: #69d7e1; text-decoration: none; padding: 25px;" href="https://worldathletics.org/en/competitions/world-athletics-road-running-championships/copenhagen26/races"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>LEARN MORE</strong></span></a></p>
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Timetable

Documents

World Athletics Road Running Championships København 2026

World Athletics Road Running Championships København 26

CLosestFinishes

Relive the closest finishes in Tokyo  | World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

Special Celebrations | World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

last gasp

Last Gasp Field Feats | World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

Botswana win the men's 4x400m relay in Tokyo

Tebogo and Botswana defy massive rainstorm to make relay history | Tokyo Top Performance Day 9

Day 9 HL

Day 9 Highlights | World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

Beatrice Chebet celebrates winning 5000m gold in Tokyo

Chebet beats best friend Kipyegon to complete distance double  | Tokyo Top Performance Day 8

Turkmenistan

Kirghizistan

Maldives

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Myanmar

Chinese Taipei

Laos

Hong Kong, China

Cambodia

Sri Lanka

Timor Leste

Pakistan

Bhutan

Thailand

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Nepal

Philippines

Singapore

Vietnam

Indonesia

Montserrat

Turks And Caicos Islands

Cayman Islands

Haiti

Saint Vincent

Paraguay

Cuba

Mexico

Surinam

Ecuador

Commonwealth Of Dominica

British Virgin Islands

Saint Kitts And Nevis

Guatemala

Bolivia

Honduras

Dominican Republic

Bermuda

Colombia

Belize

Peru

Uruguay

Guyana

Anguilla

American Samoa

Tuvalu

Samoa

Solomon Islands

New Zealand

Marshall Islands

Micronesia

Kiribati Rep Of

Papua New Guinea

Vanuatu

Guam

Cook Islands

Tonga

Rep Of Nauru - Pacific

Rep Of Palau - Pacific

Australia

Fiji

The Gambia

Cabo Verde

Equatorial Guinea

Cote D'ivoire

Mali

Benin

Comoros

Liberia

Central African Republic

Togo

Democ. Republic Of Congo

Namibia

Niger

Cameroon

Kenya

Madagascar

Tanzania

Dem. Rep. Of Sao Tome And Principe

Senegal

Botswana

Gabon

Lesotho

Rwanda

Uganda

Congo

Burundi

Burkina Faso

Zambia

Sierra Leone

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea

Malawi

Eritrea

Eswatini

Croatia

Ireland

Austria

Switzerland

Liechtenstein

Greece

Kosovo

Montenegro

Portugal

Norway

Czech Republic

Albania

Cyprus

Lithuania

Hungary

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Poland

Netherlands

Slovenia

Romania

Latvia

Moldova

Estonia

Bulgaria

Sweden

Malta

Slovak Republic

Republic Of North Macedonia

Germany

Luxembourg

Gibraltar

Spain

Belgium

Serbia

Denmark

Iceland

Ukraine

Finland

Armenia

Georgia

Azerbaijan

Day 9 PM

Watch again – World Athletics Outdoor Championships | Day 9 Evening Session

Bahamas

Day 9 AM

Watch again – World Athletics Outdoor Championships | Day 9 Morning Session

DAY 8 HL

Day 8 Highlights | World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Noah Lyles celebrate their 200m golds in Tokyo

History makers Lyles and Jefferson-Wooden claim 200m crowns for USA  | Tokyo Top Performance Day 7

Looking for the perfect christmas present? Gift the startline

One year to go celebrated with a relay for local schoolchildren

5km and One Mile registration is open

About the half marathon lottery

See the courses for the WRRC Copenhagen 26