Ørestad Half
Marathon 2027
The world’s fastest half marathon course
Sunday, September 5th, 2027 · Half Marathon · Kalvebod Fælled, Copenhagen
“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, certified through 2030. 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
Hall of fame 2026
How the field ran in 2026
662 runners crossed the finish line on 6 September 2026 — more than three times last year’s field — on the world’s flattest half marathon, by the sea at Kalvebod Fælled. Here is how the field ran.
Choose your age group — the ten fastest in each.
Find your own placing
Search your name among all 662 finishers — see your placing and your net time from 2026.
Results: official timing, RACE RESULT · Ørestad Half Marathon 2026 · Photos: Lars Maagaard
Registration
Entry fees
One distance: the half marathon, 21.1 km, start 10:00. Opening price until 13 September 2026 — from 14 September the normal early price applies, and from 22 August 2027 the late price. All prices include VAT. Places are limited, and registration closes when the race is 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
Half Marathon 10:00 · 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
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.