Copenhagen hosts the World Road Running Championships on Sept. 19-20, featuring elite races and mass participation. Three global titles are contested at the mile, 5K, and half marathon. Elite athletes from 85 federations compete, alongside 65,000 amateur runners.

The event includes six elite races over two days, with mass races on the same courses. The half marathon includes a team competition, with four athletes per nation eligible for medals and prize money. Prize money details remain undisclosed by World Athletics. Read more racing coverage.

Copenhagen has a history of hosting successful running events, including the World Half Marathon Championships in 2014. The courses are flat and located around Fælledparken, with cut-offs for each race to manage road closures. Related: Kiplimo's Half-Marathon Record Ratified After Long Wait.

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