Sun 27 Sep 2026 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 52nd year!

Charity places
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
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.

Event community

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Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

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

Location

  • Changing facilities
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

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

Sustainability

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

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Berlin Marathon charity places for 2026 page.

Health and Medical

Stroke Association

Rebuilding lives after stroke.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£1,200

Children

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

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

Sign up
£125

Fundraise
£2,000

Health and Medical

MS Society

For a world free from the effects of MS.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Pre-event meet-ups
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£75

Fundraise
£1,500

How to enter

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

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