42.195 km
Distance
128 m
Elevation Gain
4:22:15
Average Finish Time
3,847
Total Finishers
2004
Established
Flat
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Course & Elevation
A unique urban marathon starting at midnight through the streets of Copenhagen, featuring the historic city center, waterfront areas along the Copenhagen Harbor and lakes, and the scenic Nørrebro and Vesterbro neighborhoods. The course is nearly flat with excellent street lighting and enthusiastic spectators cheering runners through the night.
🌤️ Weather
Cool summer nights with comfortable running conditions. Typical August weather brings mild temperatures ideal for night running, with moderate chance of brief showers. Wind speeds generally light to moderate.
🏆 Course Record
02:11:34
Simon Doyle (2019)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The race starts at midnight (00:00) on Saturday night/Sunday morning, making it one of Europe's most unique marathon experiences with participants running through the illuminated city under streetlights and midnight sun conditions
- ▸ Founded in 2004, the Midnight Marathon has grown to become Denmark's second-largest marathon and attracts elite runners from across Europe alongside recreational participants
- ▸ The course loops through iconic Copenhagen landmarks including Tivoli Gardens vicinity, Nyhavn waterfront, and crosses multiple historic bridges over the city's famous lakes
- ▸ Despite starting in darkness, the race benefits from Danish summer's minimal darkness in August, with runners experiencing dawn breaking around kilometer 30
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