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Berlin Marathon

· starts 9:15 AM
Berlin, Germany

Abbott World Marathon Major

Berlin Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Berlin, Germany. The next edition is on Sunday, September 26, 2027, starting at 9:15 AM. The race gives its climbing as 330 ft (101 m); measured from its course file, it's 676 ft (206 m). It starts at 127 ft (39 m) above sea level. Its high point is 177 ft (54 m). The course runs point to point. It's one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on September 25, 2025. The field is about 45,000 runners.

There are 8 other upcoming marathons in Germany. Berlin Marathon climbs about 13 ft a mile (2 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.2miDistance
330ftClimbing
45,000runnersField
64°Flow 50°FTypical race day

The course

26.2miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
676ftMeasured climb
686ftDescent
177ftHigh point
97ftLow point

Questions about Berlin Marathon

When is Berlin Marathon 2027?

Berlin Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, September 26, 2027, starting at 9:15 AM local time.

Where is Berlin Marathon?

Berlin Marathon is held in Berlin, Germany.

How long is Berlin Marathon?

Berlin Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Berlin Marathon have?

Berlin Marathon has 330 ft (101 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Berlin Marathon?

Entry to Berlin Marathon is by lottery. Registration opened on September 25, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Berlin Marathon?

Around Berlin Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 64°F (18°C) and the low about 50°F (10°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Berlin Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Berlin Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Berlin Marathon?

Berlin Marathon climbs about 13 ft a mile (2 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Germany?

Other upcoming marathons in Germany include Rursee-Marathon (November 2026, date TBD), Hamburg Marathon (April 25, 2027) and Hermannslauf (April 25, 2027).

Other races in Germany

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