Sep
27
Berlin Marathon
Sunday, September 27, 2026The 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
27
Berlin Marathon
Sunday, September 27, 2026The 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.
Entries
Rank
Athlete
VDOT
61
45.76
SM
Siobhan M.
W41
66
45.00
JF
Javier Fajardo
M41
71
44.40
DS
Dr. Ralf S.
Adaptive Trainer
• M59
78
43.60
HP
Heike P.
Zacharias Wedel
• W54
85
42.02
GS
Gretchen S.
W60
87
42.00
Max Hashemi-Rad
M33
89
41.50
JP
Jackie P.
W52
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Berlin, Germany
Date
27 September 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
162
RS
Avg. VDOT finish times
2:53:17
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.