| Host city | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Country | Denmark |
| Organizer | World Athletics |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Nations | 000 + ART |
| Athletes | 000 |
| Events | 8 |
| Dates | 19-20 September 2026 |
| Race length | Half marathon, 5K, mile |
| Website | Copenhagen26 |
The 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships are scheduled to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 20 September 2026. As the inaugural World Athletics Road Running Championships, [1] they will include the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, which were last held in 2023. [2]
The championships are scheduled to hold races for the half marathon, 5K, and mile distances, and also include mass-participation events for the 5K and mile distances. [3]
This will be the second time when any recreational runner who is ready for a challenge can register for any of the official mass races of the World Championships in Copenhagen and earn a unique medal from the World Athletics Road Running Championships. [4]
| Saturday, September 19 | Sunday, September 20 |
|---|---|
| 10:10 a.m. - Women's Road Mile 10:30 a.m. - Men's Road Mile 1:10 p.m. - Women's 5 km 1:40 p.m. - Men's 5 km | 9:10 a.m. - Women's Half Marathon 9:45 a.m. - Men's Half Marathon |
A total of 000 athletes are entered for the championships, with 00 teams being represented: 00 nations and the Athlete Refugee Team.
Category:2026 in the sport of athletics Category:World Athletics Half Marathon Championships World Athletics Road Running Championships, 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships World Athletics Road Running Championships, 2026 Athletics World Road Running Championships