Jake Heyward in action for Great Britain at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham earlier this year.. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Copenhagen is set to host the fourth World Road Running Championships this September. BBC will cover the event, featuring races over a mile, 5km, and half marathon.
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen, fresh from his 5,000m win, leads a strong field. Jess McClain, with top marathon times, will compete in the half marathon. Read more racing coverage.
UK Athletics sends a 13-member team, including Tokyo Olympic finalist Jake Heyward. Sarah Calvert debuts in the women's mile, while Alex Bell and Samantha Harrison race in the women's half marathon. Related: Hunter Bell to Compete in Mile at Athlos London.
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BBC to broadcast the event featuring top athletes from around the world. Copenhagen is set to host the fourth World Road Running Championships this September. BBC will cover the event, featuring races over a mile, 5km, and half marathon.
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Runner World published this brief on September 18, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 18, 2026.
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