Copenhagen faces weekend traffic disruptions amid major road running championship

Major traffic disruptions will affect Copenhagen during the weekend of September 19th and 20th.

The city is hosting the World Athletics Road Running Championships.

Around 65,000 runners will participate in the event.

The races include a Half Marathon, a 5K, and a One Mile run.

The One Mile and 5K races happen on Saturday, September 19th.

The Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, September 20th.

Drivers should avoid traveling through the city center during these two days.

Cultural events are also taking place across Denmark this week.

A famous 25,000-brick LEGO model of the Royal Yacht Dannebrog is up for auction.

Bidding at Bruun Rasmussen reached 36,000 Danish kroner on September 9th.

Fans can place bids online until Wednesday, September 16th.

In central Copenhagen, several special museum exhibitions are opening.

The Design Museum is launching a fashion exhibition by designer Henrik Vibskov.

The Royal Danish Library hosts Music Festival Days from September 18th to 20th.

It features classical music, quizes, and workshops for families.

Louisiana Museum in Humlebæk opens an art exhibition focused on artist Remedios Varo.

In addition, the Copenhagen City Court continues a trial involving climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Political parties are also holding their annual national conferences this weekend.

According to reporting by The Local, events will continue through late September.