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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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<p><strong><a style="cursor: pointer; width: 100%; color: #2c2a29; background-color: #bc94ff; text-decoration: none; padding: 25px;" href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-road-running-championships/copenhagen26/races/5-kilometers">5KM</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a style="cursor: pointer; width: 100%; color: #000000; background-color: #a5fa64; text-decoration: none; padding: 25px;" href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-road-running-championships/copenhagen26/races/one-mile">ONE MILE</a></strong></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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<h1><strong>ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS</strong></h1>
<h1><strong>COPENHAGEN 26</strong></h1>
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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!</p>
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<p><strong>You can now sign up for the 5km and the One Mile.</strong><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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