Ørestad Half
Marathon 2026
The world’s fastest half marathon course
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Kalvebod Fælled
“One of the fastest courses in the world — and I can’t wait to run it again!” — Lucas, Brazil
“A super route and a really well-organised race.” — Christian, Denmark
7 m
Total elevation gain
100%
Asphalt surface
21.1 km
AIMS-certified distance
5 min
Finish → Vestamager Metro
Why this race
Flat, fast,
and scenic.
A flat and fast end-of-summer race on Kalvebod Fælled — long straights, few turns, and the rhythm of the world’s fastest route. Documented to be faster than the Copenhagen Half Marathon.
100% asphalt
Clean running surface with no manhole covers, tracks, or speed bumps — from start to finish.
World’s flattest course
Only 7 m total elevation and just 5 turns over 30° — versus 17 in the Copenhagen Half. Rhythm and flow all the way.
World-class timing
Race Result chip timing gives every runner an official net time from start to finish.
AIMS-certified route
DAF/AIMS measured and approved by World Athletics. Your time counts everywhere.
The route
Kalvebod Fælled
by the sea.
Start and finish at Naturcenter Amager on Kalvebod Fælled — running through open nature reserve, along the coast, on the world’s flattest, fastest route.
→ Naturcenter Amager — start
→ Kalvebod Fælled nature reserve
→ Coastal dike with sea views
→ Long, straight asphalt stretches
→ Wild fallow deer, horses & birdlife
→ Naturcenter Amager — finish
Registration
Entry fees
You choose your distance when you register. Early price valid until 29 August 2026. From 30 August until race day the late price applies. Registration closes 29 August — or earlier if sold out.
Registration includes
Official bib time by Race Result
Finisher medal
Digital diploma with time and placement
Water stations every five kilometres
Reserved bib for next year
5 min to Vestamager Metro & parking
10 min to Kgs. Nytorv & Copenhagen Airport
Elite A placement, if qualified
Same chip timing as London & BerlinWhat runners say
“A beautiful course with lush scenery and a wonderful atmosphere — and one of the fastest courses in the world. I can’t wait to run it again!”
“Beautiful nature, a flat course, and start and finish in the same place. The sea is always beautiful — so even on a tough day you have a great experience.”
“A super route and a really well-organised race.”
“Thanks for a great event — already looking forward to the next race!”
“Such a great race — I want to take part again next year!”
“A fantastic race, finished in 1:33. It got tough towards the end — but so worth it.”
Practical info
Everything you need to know.
“As a marathon runner, I know what it means to find a course that offers speed, experience, and motivation. Here, world-class competition meets nature.”
— Peter Hjorth, marathon runner
Start
10:00 AM · Naturcenter Amager, Kalvebod Fælled
Finish
5 min from Vestamager Metro · 10 min from the airport
Race bibs
Collected race day at start, or delivered by mail
Minimum age
15 years. Under 18 requires written guardian consent
Elite A start
Men sub 1:06:00 · Women sub 1:16:00
Sustainability
No single-use plastics · Green transportation
Hall of fame 2025
How the field ran in 2025
201 runners crossed the finish line on 19 October 2025 — on the world’s fastest course. Find your group, see the times to chase, and come beat them on 6 September 2026.
Choose your age group — the ten fastest in each.
Find your own placing
Search your name among all 201 finishers — see your placing and your net time from 2025.
Results: official timing, RACE RESULT · Ørestad Half Marathon 2025
Reserve your bib.
Limited entries.
Places are limited. When it’s full, a waiting list opens.
Don’t miss the world’s fastest half marathon course.