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World Athletics Road Running Championships set to begin in Copenhagen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:36 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

World Athletics Road Running Championships set to begin in Copenhagen
Summary

Nearly 500 athletes are set to compete in the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen on September 19 and 20, 2026. The event features six world titles across the men's and women's mile, 5km, and half marathon. Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen aims for his first world title on the road, facing competition from 10,000m world champion Jimmy Gressier. Other key contenders include Joshua Cheptegei in the half marathon and Agnes Ngetich targeting a cross-country and road double. The championships can be viewed live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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  • •Championships take place September 19-20 in Copenhagen.
  • •Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Jimmy Gressier headline the competition.
  • •Yared Nuguse and Joshua Cheptegei are key mile and half marathon contenders.
  • •Viewers in the UK can watch live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
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  • 10:36 AMYahoo Sports — World Athletics Road Running Championships schedule, times and how to watch Copenhagen races
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