BMW Berlin Marathon 2026
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Marathon9/27/2026

BMW Berlin Marathon 2026

Straße des 17. Juni, Brandenburg Gate · Berlin, Germany

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BMW Berlin Marathon 2026

The BMW Berlin Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with the start and finish on the iconic Straße des 17. Juni, framed by the legendary Brandenburg Gate. One of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, this prestigious race holds the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label and is widely regarded as the fastest marathon course in the world.

Around 60,000 athletes from approximately 160 countries are expected to participate — including runners, wheelchair athletes, handbikers, and inline skaters. The course winds through ten Berlin neighbourhoods, passing historic landmarks such as the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Victory Column, and culminating in a dramatic sprint through the Brandenburg Gate. With its flat profile and typically cool late-September weather, Berlin is a dream venue for personal bests and world records alike — home to Eliud Kipchoge's 2:01:09 record (2022) and Tigist Assefa's women's record of 2:11:53 (2023).

The weekend programme also features the BMW Berlin Marathon Inlineskating race and the Generali 5K on Saturday, 26 September. Race bibs are allocated by lottery; official tour operators also offer guaranteed-entry packages. The Marathon Expo is held at the former Tempelhof Airport from 24–26 September 2026.

Note: The 2027 edition has not yet been officially scheduled or announced.

Sport
Marathon
Venue
Straße des 17. Juni, Brandenburg Gate
Month
September
Aforo
60,000

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