BMW Berlin Marathon
A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 51st year!
Charity places- Sun 21 Sep 2025
09:15
Age 18 & over
€200
- 26.2 miles road running
Event overview
The prestigious Berlin Marathon, aka the fastest marathon in the world, holds the most world records for men and women and has huge PB potential - yet welcomes runners and walkers of all levels.
Berlin Marathon (alongside Tokyo, Boston, London, New York City and Chicago) is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors - so if you're looking for a large, world-renowned marathon you're in the right place.
Highlights
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Abbott World Marathon Major
The Berlin Marathon boasts a 51-year history with 45,000+ runners annually from across the globe.
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fastest marathon
Follow in the footsteps of the World Record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, in an event named the 'fastest marathon in the world'.
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iconic landmarks, historic buildings
The route tours the 'City of Freedom' and features the Brandenburg Gate, The Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz and Berlin Cathedral.
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European city break
Marathon-running and sightseeing in one unforgettable weekend.
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AVOID THE BALLOT
Save yourself the uncertainty and stress of the ballot by securing a charity place today.
Event community
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Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Changing facilities
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Out and back
- PB
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
Sustainability
- Plastic bottle free
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Event app
- Goody bag
- GPS tracking
- iTAB
- Massage
- Medal
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Berlin Marathon charity places for 2025 page.
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Homelessness
Missing People
The only UK charity that reunites missing children and adults with their loved ones.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Training guide
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
- Accommodation included
Get a place from the charity.
Sign up
£509
Fundraise
£1,500
Entries
- Age 18 & over
- Ballot closed
- Ballot
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available