09:15
£30-£100
Age 18 & over
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.
40+ year history, now with 40,000+ runners.
Follow in the footsteps of the Marathon World Record holder, Eliud Kipchoge.
Featuring Brandenburg Gate, The Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz and Berlin Cathedral.
Marathon-running and sightseeing in one unforgettable weekend.
Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz
Berlin
10117
Germany
The start of the marathon is located between Straße des 17. Juni, between Brandenburg Gate and "Kleiner Stern".
Visit the Reichstag (parliamentary buildings), Mauerpark (market) or just take a stroll through Grunewald forest (large city park) for the perfect weekend break.
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champs.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
Overseas runners may find it reassuring to join a ready-made charity team who will help secure your place in the event, advise on travel, accommodation and put you in touch with teammates.
You may not be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if ballot entries are closed.
Marathon running and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
For a world free from the effects of MS.
Sign up
£40
Fundraise
£800
Life-saving aid for the poor and needy when crisis hits.
Sign up
£100
Fundraise
£1,000
Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those severely affected by mental illness.
Sign up
£45
Fundraise
£1,000
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
Sign up
£50
Fundraise
£800
Wheelchairs, equipment and services to empower young wheelchair users.
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£1,000
The ballot opened 29 September 2022 and the results were announced in January 2023. Successful ballot applicants will be charged the entry fee.
Charity places are still available from £30 + sponsorship pledge.
Entry fee
€30.00
Entry fee
£100.00
