Lace up your running shoes and join friends and family for the final run of the year
The New Year’s Run is the grand finale of the season. A festive celebration for runners of all ages and levels.
You can take part in the 2 km kids’ run or challenge yourself with 5 km, 10 km, or 21.1 km.
After crossing the finish line, we’ll raise a toast to the New Year inside Sparta Hallen, where bubbles, treats, and a joyful atmosphere await runners big and small.
And don’t forget your costume! There are prizes for 20 of the most creative and festive outfits.
The start times are:
9:00 & 10:00 – 2 km Children’s Run
9:30 – 5 km, 10 km, and 21.0975 km (This start is sold out)
11:00 – 5 km and 10 km
Please note that, the 9:30 start is sold out.
Running with your child
The kids’ run is open to children and young runners up to 15 years old.
Adults can sign up as accompanying runners for a fee of DKK 30 to join their child on the 2 km course. Accompanying adults enjoy bubbles and kransekage after the race, but will not have a registered time.
Only one accompanying adult can be registered per child.
Your entry includes:
- Certified and officially measured course (2 km, 5 km, 10 km, or 21.0975 km)
- Chip timing with split times every 5 km
- Bubbles, Danish, and juice for kids after the race
- High5 energy drink on the course and in the start/finish area
- A chance to win prizes for the best costumes
- Live music and DJs along the 5, 10, and 21.0975 km courses
- Live tracking in the official app
- Digital finisher’s diploma
See your course here
The venue map
See where the children’s race starts, where the other races start, and where luggage can be handed in.
JOE & THE JUICE on site and MENY ready with New Year’s menu
This year, the iconic food truck from JOE & THE JUICE will be rolling into the square. Throughout the day, you can buy freshly squeezed juices, shakes, warm sandwiches, and hot coffee. Perfect for refueling before the start or as a treat after your run.
If you want to make it extra easy for yourself on the last day of the year, you can order a New Year’s menu from MENY at Østerfælled Torv. MENY has a delicious 4-course menu ready for you to pick up between 8:00-15:00 on December 31. This means you can focus on the race and then pick up your food just a three-minute walk from the finish line. There is also the option to purchase a children’s New Year’s Eve menu. It doesn’t get any easier than this before the New Year’s Eve celebrations begin in the evening. (MENY’s website is only available in Danish)
New Year toast
The last run of the year must, of course, be celebrated in style. Once you have crossed the finish line, it is time to head into Sparta Hallen with friends and family, where we will be serving kransekage, sparkling wine (with and without alcohol), and refreshments for all the cool kids. It is the perfect opportunity to wish each other a happy New Year. And to recharge your batteries after the run.
New Year’s Run – FAQ
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Spartas New Year’s Run.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
See the map
Here you can view the event venue map and see where the kids’ run starts, where the other races begin, and where you can drop off your bag.
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You can pick up your race number during the following times:
LØBEREN in Copenhagen
Nørre Farimagsgade 65, 1364 CopenhagenThursday, December 18: 10:00–18:00
Friday, December 19: 10:00–18:00
Saturday, December 20: 10:00-18:00
Sunday, December 21: 10:00-16:00
Monday, December 22: 10:00-19:00
Tuesday, December 23: 10:00-16:00
Saturday, December 27, 10:00-18:00
Sunday, December 28, 10:00-16:00
Monday, December 29, 10:00-18:00
Tuesday, December 30, 10:00-18:00It’s also possible to collect your bib on race day, but please be aware that we expect long queues – so arrive early. Bib collection takes place in the tents in front of Sparta’s building at Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 11, 2100 Copenhagen.
Your race bib must be clearly visible on your clothing during the run.
Each bib contains a timing chip, so make sure not to cover it with your arm when crossing the start and finish lines (for example, when starting or stopping your sports watch).
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The race takes place outside Sparta’s clubhouse at Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 11. We encourage you to leave your car at home, as there will be many participants. There is bicycle parking in the area, and alternatively, we recommend taking the Metro to Trianglen or Vibenhus Runddel. Both Metro stations are close to the start and finish areas.
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There will be a staffed bag drop available from 8:00 AM until the last runner has finished. Please note that all bags are left at your own risk.
The bag drop is located inside Idrætshuset on Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads, Østerbro.
Please note that access to the bag drop is from the stadium side, at the back of Idrætshuset.
Enter through the gate next to Sparta’s office and walk toward the stadium. Follow the signs and turn left along the back of Idrætshuset. -
There will be prizes for the first, second, and third-place finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories.
We’ll also award prizes to the most creative and best-dressed runners – both kids and adults.
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Here you find the list of participants
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As runners from the New Year’s Run 2025 cross the finish line, the results list will be updated here.
Sparta Athletics & Running App (Only in Danish)
With the Sparta Athletics & Running app, you can:
- View Sparta’s full event calendar
- Register for upcoming events
- Follow live results and participant lists
- Use the pace calculator
- Find photos from Sparta’s events
- Log in to your Sparta member profile
- Please note, that the app is only available with Danish language
