Sun 21 Sep 2025 Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 51st year!

Charity places
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
BMW Berlin Marathon

09:15

Age 18 & over

€200

  • 26.2 miles road running

Event overview

The prestigious Berlin Marathon, aka the fastest marathon in the world, holds the most world records for men and women and has huge PB potential - yet welcomes runners and walkers of all levels.

Berlin Marathon (alongside Tokyo, Boston, London, New York City and Chicago) is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors - so if you're looking for a large, world-renowned marathon you're in the right place.

Highlights

  • Abbott World Marathon Major

    The Berlin Marathon boasts a 51-year history with 45,000+ runners annually from across the globe.

  • fastest marathon

    Follow in the footsteps of the World Record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, in an event named the 'fastest marathon in the world'.

  • iconic landmarks, historic buildings

    The route tours the 'City of Freedom' and features the Brandenburg Gate, The Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz and Berlin Cathedral.

  • European city break

    Marathon-running and sightseeing in one unforgettable weekend.

  • AVOID THE BALLOT

    Save yourself the uncertainty and stress of the ballot by securing a charity place today.

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Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Changing facilities
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

Sustainability

  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Chip timing
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • iTAB
  • Massage
  • Medal

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Berlin Marathon charity places for 2025 page.

Cancer

Anthony Nolan

Saving the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£1,200

Mental health

Rethink Mental Illness

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those severely affected by mental illness.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£75

Fundraise
£1,250

Disability

Whizz-Kidz

Whizz Kidz creates opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills and confidence to go further.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£1,100

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Ballot closed
  • Ballot
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

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