In short
Copenhagen Marathon 2028: lottery entries should be accepted from Wednesday, May 12, 2027 to Wednesday, June 2, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m., Copenhagen time. Race date: May 2028 (2027: May 9).
Estimated date: the 2027 ballot opened on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 10:00 (Danish time) for three weeks, until 3 June. 2028: same weekday, to be confirmed.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2028 lottery dates?
- Today
- May 12, 2027 Lottery opens10:00 a.m., Copenhagen time
- June 2, 2027 Lottery entries close
- May 2028 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book, at what price, with what chances?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Your odds in the lottery | 43% (2027 edition) 80,937 applicants for 35,000 lottery places. The race's first ever lottery.Source: Organizer (copenhagenmarathon.dk). Rate = places ÷ applicants, our calculation. |
| Price | free ballot, then DKK 995 plus a DKK 20 fee if you are drawn (2027 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
How do you enter, step by step?
- Enter the ballot from May 12, 2027 to June 2, 2027Free, from 10:00 Danish time (2026). Alone or in a group of up to 3.
- Watch your inbox after the ballot closesDrawn or not, every applicant is told by email.
- Drawn: pay straight awayDKK 995 plus a DKK 20 fee (2027). 48-hour deadline according to the press, to be confirmed.
- Not drawn? Charities or tour operatorsPartner charities and official tour operators have their own entries.
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
Copenhagen Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., Copenhagen time. Closes on Wednesday, June 2, 2027. Estimated date: the 2027 ballot opened on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 10:00 (Danish time) for three weeks, until 3 June. 2028: same weekday, to be confirmed. To be confirmed.
How much is a Copenhagen Marathon entry?
DKK 995 plus a DKK 20 fee for the 2027 edition. The ballot is free: you only pay if you are drawn.
Can you enter the Copenhagen Marathon ballot as a group?
Yes, up to 3 people in one application. For 2027, 25.9% of applicants entered as a group.
Can you resell your Copenhagen Marathon entry?
No, since 2027 entries are personal. The DKK 99 insurance refunds the entry in case of illness or another problem.
Copenhagen Marathon: how much does it cost?
Free ballot, then DKK 995 plus a DKK 20 fee if you are drawn (2027 edition). Price taken from the source, with its year.