BMW Berlin Marathon
About This Race
One of the world's fastest marathons and a World Marathon Major. Famous for world records, the course passes Brandenburg Gate.
The Course
Flat and fast course through Berlin's iconic landmarks
Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Participants
45,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Mini Marathon
What to Expect
Run where history is made on the world's fastest marathon course. The flat Berlin streets have witnessed 13 world records, with the unforgettable finish through the Brandenburg Gate. Over a million spectators create an atmosphere unmatched anywhere else in marathon running.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
09:15
Aid Stations
14 stations
Cutoff Time
6 hours 15 minutes
Typical Weather
10-18°C, often sunny and dry
Established
1974
Course Records
Men's Course Record
2:01:09 (Eliud Kipchoge, 2022)
Women's Course Record
2:11:53 (Tigist Assefa, 2023)