The BMW Berlin Marathon is widely regarded as the fastest marathon course in the world. The famously flat route through the German capital finishes at the Brandenburg Gate, where multiple world records have been set.
Abbott World Marathon MajorWA Platinum Label
Est.
1974
Distance
42.195km / 26.2mi
Course
Loop
Surface
Road
Elev. Gain
20m
Elev. Loss
20m
Field Size
~45,000
When
September
Time Limit
6.25h
THE COURSE
Gain
+20m
Loss
-20m
MI 0
KM 0
Straße des 17. Juni Start
The race begins near the Victory Column in the Tiergarten. The wide boulevard and flat terrain set the stage for the fastest marathon course in the world.
ELEV: 115ft
MI 3
KM 4.8
Tiergarten & Charlottenburg
Runners pass through Berlin's central park and the upscale Charlottenburg district. The tree-lined avenues and mild September weather create perfect racing conditions.
ELEV: 112ft
MI 12
KM 19.3
Kreuzberg & Neukölln
The course winds through Berlin's diverse and multicultural neighborhoods. Street art, lively crowds, and DJ stages create an electric atmosphere.
ELEV: 110ft
MI 18
KM 29
Friedrichshain & Alexanderplatz
Runners pass the East Side Gallery (Berlin Wall remnant) and the iconic TV Tower at Alexanderplatz. History and modern Berlin collide.
ELEV: 110ft
MI 26.2
KM 42.195
Brandenburg Gate Finish
The legendary finish through the Brandenburg Gate. More marathon world records have been set at this finish line than anywhere else on Earth.