Welcome to Havneløbet 2025
Practical information
Date & Time: August 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Distance: 5 or 10 kilometers
Price: 210 dkr.
Place: The Churchill Park at Kastellet (The Citadel).
View on a map here
Running, icecream and fun
On Thursday, August 14, we’re hosting the popular and super cozy Havneløbet, where you can look forward to a wonderful summer evening with either a 5K or 10K run in beautiful surroundings.
And when you cross the finish line, a delicious ice cream will be waiting for you to enjoy by the Gefion Fountain or on the grass in front of Kastellet.
Schedule:
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17:00: Bib pick-up and bag drop open
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18:30: 5K starts
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19:00: 10K starts
Note: Please arrive an hour before your race starts. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to pick up your bib, change clothes, and warm up.
Bring your friends, family, or partner along. We can’t wait to see you for a cozy summer evening of running at Kastellet.
What’s included
When you sign up for the race, you’ll get:
- A certified and officially measured 5K or 10K route
- Race bib
- Water and energy drink at the start and finish area
- A delicious ice cream at the finish line
- Prizes for Top-3 Male/Female
- Timing including split times every 5 km
- Live tracking in the app
- Digital finisher’s certificate
- … and more to be announced as we get closer to race day.
What the participants have to say
Christopher Pettersson
“I ran the Havneløbet last year with my brother-in-law. Now it’s become a tradition, so we’re doing it again. It’s also a great chance for me to work on my pace for the Copenhagen Half Marathon — in a real race setting.
It’s good training with all the twists and turns in Havneløbet. If I can handle that, I can handle the half marathon too.”
– Christopher Pettersson, 31, Valby
Lillian Rasch Madsen
“It’s a really nice and scenic route, clearly marked all the way. I love the downhill stretch by the fountain near the finish line — that’s just awesome. And it’s a very spectator-friendly race.
The timing is also perfect. It’s a great way to ease back into running after the summer and, for example, test your fitness before the DHL Relay.”
– Lillian Rasch Madsen, 56, Nørrebro
Peter Malinowsky
“This is my first time running the Havneløbet. I used it as a 10 km test ahead of the Copenhagen Half Marathon. It’s honestly a great, flat route that takes you past a lot of interesting places.
It was also super easy to get to the race, and bib pick-up before the start went perfectly.”
– Peter Malinowsky, 56 år, Buddinge
See the course
Look forward to a route with the harbour on one side – and centuries of Danish history with the Citadel, the Gefion Fountain, and The Little Mermaid on the other.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you can find answers to questions regarding the Havneløbet.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
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See the participant list for Havneløbet 2025 here.
You can also view last year’s participants and results.
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Bib numbers can be picked up at the information tent in the start/finish area on race day. You can collect your bib from 17:00.
We recommend arriving one hour before your start time, as we have many bibs to hand out.
Your bib number must be visibly placed on your clothing while running.
The timing chip is embedded in your bib, so please make sure not to bend it. Also, avoid placing your arm in front of the bib when crossing the start or finish line (for example, when starting or stopping your sports watch).
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We’ll send off the two distances at different times.
The 5 km starts at 18:30, and the 10 km runners will start at 19:00.
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There will be a refreshment zones with water and energy drink in the start and finish area.
Since the route is 5 kilometers long, participants running the 10-kilometer distance can use the finish line station as a midway hydration point.
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There will be a baggage tent in the start and finish area where you can store your bag during the race. The baggage storage opens at 5:00 PM.
Remember to clearly label your bag with your bib number. Storage is at your own risk.
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There will be prizes for the first, second, and third place finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories for the 5K and 10K distances.
In addition, we’ll be raffling off 4 race bibs for the Copenhagen Half Marathon 2025 among all participants. Winners will be contacted by email after the race.
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Once Havneløbet 2025 is over, you’ll be able to find your result on the list right here.
