Sep
21
Berlin Marathon
Sunday, September 21, 2025The BMW Berlin Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious marathons, part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Taking place annually in Berlin, Germany, it is renowned for its fast, flat course through the city, attracting elite athletes and amateur runners globally. The event includes various race formats, but its marathon is especially popular for record-breaking performances.
Sep
21
Berlin Marathon
Sunday, September 21, 2025The BMW Berlin Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious marathons, part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Taking place annually in Berlin, Germany, it is renowned for its fast, flat course through the city, attracting elite athletes and amateur runners globally. The event includes various race formats, but its marathon is especially popular for record-breaking performances.
Results
Rank
Athlete
Finish Time
31
4:24:05
VT
Vroni T.
Adaptive Trainer
• W47
38
4:50:54
LR
Lori R.
W48
43
5:15:49
Dayo Nelson
Jennifer Shayne
• W47
47
5:27:00
MK
Mike Kulawiak
M47
51
5:56:17
VB
Valerie Bauer
Kristen Schulz
• W48
CR
Carolyn R.
W45
Katie Halder
Cara Manfredi
• W46
DC
Denise Contreras
Coach and Coffey
• W48
Race Details
Status
Finished
Finished
Website
Official website
Location
Berlin, Germany
Date
21 September 2025
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
95 of 718
JG
Avg. VDOT finish times
4:14:45
The BMW Berlin Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious marathons, part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Taking place annually in Berlin, Germany, it is renowned for its fast, flat course through the city, attracting elite athletes and amateur runners globally. The event includes various race formats, but its marathon is especially popular for record-breaking performances.
Course Terrain 
The course is celebrated for its flat, fast terrain and smooth paved roads. Runners traverse Berlin’s iconic sights, including Brandenburg Gate and Victory Column, with minimal turns and wide avenues, making it ideal for personal bests and world record attempts.
Elevation Changes
The elevation profile is extremely flat, with minimal climbs or descents throughout the entire course, contributing to its reputation as a world-record marathon course.