Name: BMW Berlin Marathon
Start: 2026-09-27
Location: Straße des 17. Juni, between Brandenburg Gate and Kleiner Stern, Berlin

Overview

Key Facts

Date 27.09.2026

Location Berlin, Germany

Sport Running

Distance 42.195 km

Start time 09:15 for runners

Cutoff 6:15 h

Elevation Very low

Entry fee 205 EUR

Participants Approximately 60,000 athletes

Status Lottery closed

Organizer SCC EVENTS

Last checked 06.07.2026

Registration

Status Lottery closed alternative entries may be available through charity, tour operators...

Registration period 2025-09-25 - 2025-11-06

Deadline 2025-11-06

Entry fee 205 EUR

Open registration

Fee tiers

Tier	Price	Until
Tier 1	Regular marathon entry: 205 EUR.
Tier 2	Clothing bag drop-off can be booked during registration for an additional fee; otherwise runners receive a finisher poncho.
Marathon	EUR 205	2025-11-06

Transfer policy

No. Race entries are personal and cannot be transferred to another person or to another year.

Refund policy

No refund of the participation fee is offered under the official policy. The organizer recommends race cancellation insurance. Pregnancy may allow a goodwill deferral for up to three years with proof.

Details

The official registration page lists the 2026 lottery window as 25 September to 6 November 2025, while the FAQ lists 5 November 2025 as the end date.

Course

Distance 42.195 km

Elevation Very little elevation gain; exact official total gain/loss is not ye...

Route type Road city marathon

Course profile Very high

Surface

Asphaltpaved city roads

Route type

Large Berlin city loop

Course profile

Berlin is an extremely fast, broad and flat asphalt course with very high personal-best potential. It runs through central Berlin and combines elite performance conditions with a large international city-marathon atmosphere.

Map / GPX

Race Day

Start time 09:15 for runners

Start Straße des 17

Finish Straße des 17

Bag drop Clothing bag drop-off is only available if booked during registration

Toilets Sanitary facilities are included in the official service package

Medical Medical care is included in the official service package.

Bib pickup Pickup by another person is not possible

Start Waves

Wave	Blocks / corral	Time
Wave 1	A-D	09:15
Wave 2	E-F	09:45
Wave 3	G-H	10:10
Wave 4	J-K	10:40

Cutoff Times

Overall Cutoff 6:15 h

km 33 15:50

km 38 16:35

finish 17:15

Point	Deadline
km 33	15:50
km 38	16:35
finish	17:15

Aid Stations

Stations 15

Supplies

WaterFruitTeaSports drinkGelsRefill

km	Supplies
5, 12, 17,5, 22,5, 27,5, 32,5, 34,5, 38, 40	Water
9, 15, 20, 25, 30, 36	Water, fruit, tea and Maurten Drink Mix 160
27,5	Maurten Gel 100

Pacers Yes

Bib pickup

Race materials must be collected personally at the Marathon Expo with Start Card and photo ID. Pickup by another person is not possible.

Expo

Marathon Expo at Flughafen Tempelhof, Platz der Luftbruecke 5, 12101 Berlin. Listed hours: Thursday 24 September 2026 15:00-20:00, Friday 25 September 2026 10:00-20:00, Saturday 26 September 2026 09:00-19:00; recheck shortly before race week.

Details

Runners behind the cutoff may have to leave the official course or use the broom bus. A finish after cutoff may mean no official time, medal or finish-area services.

Performance

Participants Approximately 60,000 athletes

Records

Category	Name	Time	Year
Men	Eliud Kipchoge	2:01:09	2022
Women	Tigist Assefa	2:11:53	2023

Recent winners

Category	Name	Time	Year
Men	Sabastian Sawe	2:02:16 (2025)
Women	Rosemary Wanjiru	2:21:05 (2025)

Details

Berlin is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is one of the most important record courses in marathon running.

Logistics

Train Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Airport Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Expo Flughafen Tempelhof, Platz der Luftbruecke 5, 12101 Berlin

Bag drop Clothing bag drop-off is only available if booked during registration

Public transport

The organizer recommends travelling to the start/finish area by public transport. Nearby stops include U Bundestag and Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The race bib is listed as valid for public transport in fare zone ABC from 24 to 27 September 2026; details are expected with the Start Card.

Parking

Public parking is not recommended. No parking is listed for the Expo at Tempelhof, and race-weekend road closures and traffic disruption are expected.

Accommodation

Book accommodation early. Practical areas include Mitte, Tiergarten, the main station area, Potsdamer Platz or locations with direct U-Bahn/S-Bahn access to the start area.

Travel notes

Use U-Bahn and S-Bahn on race day. Expect road closures, crowding around the start/finish zone and longer walking routes near security areas.

Weather

Late September in Berlin can range from cool autumn conditions to late-summer warmth.

Event location

Approximate event location. Use organizer information for the exact start and access areas.

Rules

Minimum age

18 years on race day

Refund policy

No refund of the participation fee is offered under the official policy. The organizer recommends race cancellation insurance. Pregnancy may allow a goodwill deferral for up to three years with proof.

Transfer policy

No. Race entries are personal and cannot be transferred to another person or to another year.

Cutoff

6:15 h from crossing the start line. Runners must reach km 33 by 15:50 and km 38 by 16:35. The official finish closes at 17:15.

FAQ

When is the Berlin Marathon 2026?

The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Where are the start and finish?

Start and finish are on Straße des 17. Juni, between Brandenburg Gate and Kleiner Stern.

When do the runners start?

Runners start from 09:15 in four waves: 09:15, 09:45, 10:10 and 10:40.

What is the cutoff time?

The cutoff is 6:15 hours from crossing the start line. Runners must also reach km 33 by 15:50 and km 38 by 16:35.

Is Berlin good for a personal best?

Yes. Berlin is officially described as the flattest course among the Abbott World Marathon Majors and has a long history of extremely fast performances.

Are pacers available?

Yes. Pacers are listed in all four start waves, with target times from 3:00 to 5:00 hours depending on the wave.

How does registration work?

Regular entry is handled through a lottery. For 2026, the lottery window ran from late September to early November 2025. After the lottery, alternative routes may include charity entries, tour operators and running camps.

Can the race entry be transferred?

No. The official registration information states that entries are personal and cannot be transferred to another person or another year.

Can I get a refund if I cannot race?

The official policy states that the participation fee is not refunded. The organizer recommends race cancellation insurance.

Where do runners pick up race materials?

Race materials must be collected personally at the Marathon Expo with Start Card and photo ID. Pickup by another person is not possible.

Sources

Last checked: 06.07.2026Verification: verified core fields

BMW BERLIN-MARATHON official website official · 06.07.2026 Official registration information official_registration · 06.07.2026 Used for lottery window, fee context, eligibility, time limit, refund and transfer policy. Official course information official_course · 06.07.2026 Used for course character, refreshment stations, GPX/course-map references and elevation-context note. Official race-day information for runners official_race_day · 06.07.2026 Used for start waves, cutoff, pacers, public transport, bag-drop and finish logistics. Official event FAQ official_faq · 06.07.2026 Used for race material pickup, Expo hours, cutoff details, toilets, medical and pacer references. Official results page official_results · 06.07.2026 Used as the preferred official reference for historical results; individual result statistics remain review fields where not fully aggregated.