Page 1/2 Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon 2008

Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon takes place every year in May. The event has since its initial race in 1980 grown to be a highly anticipated annual tradition for both runners and spectators. In 2007, the race gathered more than 6,500 entrants, which is a record in the history of the race. Also the number of onlookers was according to race organisers’ estimate higher than usual. The Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon means a day of fun for the city’s residents, who see the event as a possibility to do something out of the usual. In the recent race, for example, a young participant ran the whole marathon with an engagement ring in his pocket and proposed to his girlfriend after crossing the finish line. She unhesitatingly got engaged to her exhausted, but proud boyfriend. The Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon takes place on a spectator-friendly course as the route consists of three laps of which the first and the third are almost identical. This means that the watching fans on several spots along the course get a chance to cheer the passing contestants more than once. Apart from roaring and howling supporters, the marathoners will be pushed forward by numerous bands and dancers making the event look as much like a samba festival as a marathon. The route will start and finish in front of the Royal Library’s building, The Black Diamond, by the waterfront and close to the parliament building. From here it runs through several of Copenhagen’s various districts passing some famous landmarks along the way. About 8 km of the course runs along the waterfront where the usual busy bustle will be even livelier in honour of the occasion. The overall impression of the course is flat. The highest point will occur when crossing the railroad tracks near the Carlsberg breweries. The bridge reaches 25 m above ground level. Next time the Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon is held will be May 18, 2008. The event will as usual include all the traditional facilities of a marathon event: A three-day Sports Expo, pastaparty, pace makers, post-race massage, a rose for all female finishers and medals and goodie bags for everybody. Registration and additional information on the marathon can be found at the official Copenhagen Marathon website

Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon Course
Please use these links to find course map, course description and elevation profile. Here you can find a description of some of the best places for spectators.

Glitnir Copenhagen Marathon Results and Information