Berlin Marathon 5K route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Berlin Marathon 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Berlin Marathon 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Awaiting a fresh confirmation
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry information needs a fresh source check.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.8% versus flat · net elevation 5 m
Decision summary
Berlin Marathon 5K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 31 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 12:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 82/100
- Evidence depth
- 19 verified facts
Lower than 64% of comparable mapped races
1:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
RUNNER INFORMATION
Race-weekend guide · 2026
For the 2026 edition. Times are local to the race. Your current registration instructions and the organiser’s latest guide take precedence.
This guide is due a fresh source check. Use the organiser links below for current arrangements.
The linked course artwork is dated May 2025 and is subject to change. Check the official page and your registration instructions for the current route and Expo opening hours.
Official guides and review details
RaceIndex factual summary, version 1.0. Source language: English. Reviewed with AI assistance on 2026-09-11; next source review due 2026-09-18. No organiser endorsement is implied. Report a correction.
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Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Berlin Marathon 5K?
The Berlin Marathon 5K route has 31 m of ascent, 26 m of descent and an estimated 0.8% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Berlin Marathon 5K route go?
The Berlin Marathon 5K route finishes at Brandenburg Gate. The setting includes city and historic. Covers the last 5 kilometres of the marathon course, finishing through the Brandenburg Gate.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Destination
- Competitive
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 1 hour
Race day logistics
- Expo / packet pickup
- Yes
- Race village
- Yes
- Post-race village
- Finish area provides changing facilities, showers and free physiotherapy massages.
- Medal
- Yes
Access and course status
- Finish
- Brandenburg Gate
Course facts
- Notable features
- Covers the last 5 kilometres of the marathon course, finishing through the Brandenburg Gate
How hilly is the Berlin Marathon 5K?
- Descent 6%
- Flat 86%
- Climb 8%
- Steep climb 1%
- Total ascent
- 31 m
- Net elevation
- +5 m
- GAP factor
- 0.8%
- Longest climb
- 720 m at 1.3%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 82Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Berlin Marathon 5K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.8% slower than a flat course, with about 31 m of total ascent.