Berlin, Germany
Berlin Marathon
The fastest course in the world, with the Brandenburg Gate at the end.
Plan this raceIn 2026 the first waves started at 08:45, earlier than before; confirm for 2027.
- Date
- Sun, 26 September 2027
- Start
- 08:45 local
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Loop · Flat, record-fast
- Field
- About 56,000 entrants (2026)
The course
Flat, fast loop that starts and finishes near the Brandenburg Gate. Wide roads and few turns.
Start: Tiergarten, near the Reichstag. Finish: Brandenburg Gate.
Conditions
10 to 20 °C
Typical late September morning. Usually ideal, but warm sunny editions happen.
Getting there
- BER Berlin Brandenburg: about 30 to 45 min to the centre
Stay: Mitte or near Hauptbahnhof for a short walk to the start.
Race weekend
Bib pickup at the expo before race day. Bring photo ID and your registration confirmation.
S-Bahn and U-Bahn to Hauptbahnhof or Brandenburger Tor. The walk to the start pens is long.
Local info
- Money
- Euro (EUR)
- Power
- Type C / F, 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
- Language
- German
Official links
About this race data
Race facts checked against the sources below in October 2026. Start times and venues can change; always confirm on the official race site.