Run Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a runner’s paradise – car‑free, scenic routes across the city, outstanding bakeries and restaurants for carb‑loading, and clean harbour waters that let you finish your run with an ocean cool‑down.
Join a run or cheer on your fellow runners
We have gathered some of the biggest official runs in Copenhagen here. You need to book a spot, but if it's too late, it's always fun to join the crowd and cheer on your fellow runners. Also, there are often plenty of activities for the crowd at the runs.
Join the 25,000 runners when they take on the 21.1 kilometres course at Copenhagen Half Marathon.
In May, thousands of runners fill the streets of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg, when Copenhagen Marathon takes places.
As the only fun run in Dyrehaven, the Hermitage Run is recognised as one of Denmark's most beautiful and unique runs. Join the run when it takes place for the 54th time.
Royal Run is for everyone, regardless of fitness and age, who wants to be part of the fun community around the yearly tradition. Crown Prince Frederik and the informal meeting between the royal family and the public are the main attraction and core objectives of the run.
Copenhagen social running clubs
Join one of Copenhagen’s many social running clubs for a run. It’s a great way to explore the city while also meeting locals along the way. All paces are welcome, so everyone can take part – even the ones who normally hate running. Some of the websites are only in Danish, but we hope you have a browser that can translate.
Absalon Running Club
Join Absalon Running Club every Monday evening from 17:00 to 18:00. On the first Monday of each month, members gather for a shared meal after training at Absalon’s community dinners. Absalon is a community house loved by locals and visitors alike.
Mikkeller Running Club
Mikkeller Running Club aims to build an inclusive community where everyone is welcome. It brings together staying active and enjoying a cold beer after a run – always in good company with others. Visit the Mikkeller Running Club Facebook page to find out when and where the next runs are taking place.
GRØD Social Runners
GRØD Social Runners is a running community hosted by GRØD – a café whose name means “porridge” and where porridge is the only item on the menu. The running club meets twice a month, on the first and third Sunday, and everyone is invited. Note that you have to book a spot.
Mad & Kaffe Running Club
The café Mad & Kaffe runs every Friday morning with different pace groups. If you are a more experienced runner, you can also join the club on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Note that you have to book a spot.
Rookie Runners
Rookie Runners is a women-only running community, where all kinds of runners can join – even the ones who hate running. Here, the focus isn’t on speed, but on community. They run every Monday and Wednesday evening.
Explore Copenhagen in a pair of running shoes
Much more than running
There are plenty of ways to get your pulse going in Copenhagen. You don’t have to stick to running. Do your callisthenics or cardio with a great view over the city, ski a power plant, or swim the clean harbour.
Welcome to Konditaget Lüders, a one-of-a-kind activity park 24 metres above the ground in Nordhavn.
Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and recreational hill on top of a new resource handling centre.
In Copenhagen, you are never far from a beach, and during summer you can also go for a swim in the many centrally located harbour baths.
Going for a run but don't know where?
We’re not the ones who dictate you where to run. We’re all for exploring the city in running shoes, but we can point you toward a few popular spots.
The minute the sun comes out, the vast area around the lakes fills up with strolling couples, panting joggers, brunch devotees, kids feeding the ducks, and best friends sipping thermos coffee while taking in one of best views of the city.
The Frederiksberg Gardens has been a favourite outing spot for Copenhageners for centuries. Many bring their picnic baskets for lunch and top off the day by visiting the Copenhagen Zoo at the northernmost end of the gardens.
The path mixes city life and raw nature in the best way. You will pass by historical attractions and up-and-coming areas being developed at the speed of lightning. You will see unspoilt green areas, houseboats, swim zones, architectural gems and much more.
Located just 5 km from the city centre, it is a perfect spot to spend the long Copenhagen summer days and bright evenings.
Tighten your laces and go!
Copenhagen is open for exploration for runners, but one of the great places to go for a run is, of course, Copenhagen Harbour. It’s a nice open space, there is a lot to look at in terms of architecture, and of course, you can end your run with a dip in the harbour.
