Course Map
Elevation Profile
Indicative — verified figures shown above.
About this Race
The BMW Berlin Marathon is one of the world's most celebrated road races, coursing through the heart of the German capital on a predominantly flat and fast route. Starting and finishing near the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the course winds past landmarks including the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, and the Berlin Victory Column. The race attracts elite athletes and recreational runners alike, regularly producing world record performances thanks to its favourable course profile and exceptional organisation. With over 40,000 finishers from more than 140 countries, it ranks among the largest marathons in Europe. Pacers are provided for a wide range of finish times, making it equally suitable for debut marathoners and seasoned athletes chasing personal bests. The atmosphere along the route is electric, with spectators lining the streets throughout.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 94m
- Elevation loss
- 96m
- Highest point
- 78m
- Lowest point
- 32m
- Net drop
- -2m
- Certified
- AIMS / World Athletics
- Start
- Tiergarten, Straße des 17. Juni
- Finish
- Brandenburg Gate
- Cutoff time
- 6h 15m
Course Records
★ A world record has been set on this course.
Race History
First held in 1974 with just 244 runners in the Grunewald forest, the Berlin Marathon moved to its current city-centre course in 1990 following German reunification.
Plan Your Trip
- Nearest airport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) — 30km from city centre
- Best area to stay
- Mitte or Tiergarten — easy access to start area near Reichstag
- Getting to the start
- S-Bahn lines S3, S5, S7, S9 to Hauptbahnhof, then walk to start
- Race expo
- Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22 (Friday and Saturday before race day)