Berlin Marathon is a fun-filled run through one of the most historic cities in the world.
The BMW Berlin Marathon serves as a tour through a fascinating historic city. Starting off at Brandenburg Gate, you’ll pass iconic landmarks at every turn. The Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz and Berlin Cathedral are just some of the amazing sights that will loom into view as you run through the German capital.
Start time
Runners will start in three waves from 9:15am.
Highlights
- Fastest marathon in the world - great for a Personal Best
- Join 40,000 runners
- Fantastic route showcasing iconic sights of Germany's capital
- Ideal European weekend destination
Route
Click here for the Berlin Marathon route map
Elevation profile
Click here for the Berlin Marathon elevation profile
What's included
- Medal
- Goody bag with drinks, fruit & biscuits
- ERDINGER Alkoholfrei alcohol-free beer
- Foil blanket at the finish
- Certificate + commemorative booklet
- Massage for all finishers
Official Berlin Marathon app
The official event app provides
training schedules leading up to the event, including a calculation of your predicted finish time based on your training data. It also features
themes/filters to add to your photos which you can tag with
#Berlin42 when sharing with the Berlin Marathon community. As well as important news updates, photos and videos the app is home to an
interactive course map which allows spectators to track the participants around the 26.2 mile route.
Run for charity
Many UK charities can offer you
guaranteed entry into the Berlin Marathon in return for raising funds. This means that you become part of a charity team in the run-up to the event, on the big day itself and beyond! Scroll to the bottom of this page to view the charities involved.
Reviews
"This was my eight marathon and I have to say it was the best organised one I have ran. The course is really fast and there's a lot of spectators all over the course. The finish on Unter den Linden and through Brandenburger Tor is spectacular!"
"My first marathon, and I imagine this will be a hard one to beat. Huge fun community with all the runners and also a great crowd all along the streets. Well organised and a free alcohol free beer at the end!" - Pete Ashlie, London
"The BM is simple the best in my opinion. Great organization, a nice flat route, friendly runners and wonderful fans that line the streets and root you on to the finish. I will never forget crossing under the Brandenburg gate and hearing the roar of the crowd." - guerofantastico, TripAdvisor
Also happening that weekend
Inline skate marathon for roller-bladers, wheelchair and hand-bike category.
Make a weekend of it
Completing the BMW Berlin Marathon can be the perfect excuse for a weekend away and getting out and exploring the world. Visit the Reichstag (parliamentary buildings), Mauerpark (market) or just take a stroll through Grunewald forest (large city park) for the perfect weekend break.
Event details
Location:
Brandenburg Gate,
Berlin,
10117,
Germany
Facilities:
Toilets, Changing, Showers, Refreshments, Entertainment
On route:
Water stations, Food stations, Distance markers, Toilets
Disabled:
Suitable for disabled
Prizes:
Medal, Certificate, Goody bag
Timing/tracking:
Chip timing
How to enter
Online entries:
Online entries open
Postal entries:
Not available
Last entry date:
7 November 2018
Entry on day:
Not available