• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Berlin
  • Event weekend starts
  • Ballot entry

Generali Berlin Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Generali Berlin Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:15/km

3:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
88/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
39 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Generali Berlin Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Generali Berlin Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Generali Berlin Half Marathon?

The Generali Berlin Half Marathon is described as pancake flat.

Where does the Generali Berlin Half Marathon route go?

The Generali Berlin Half Marathon route starts at Strasse des 17. Juni, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column and finishes at Just behind the Brandenburg Gate. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Victory Column, Technical University Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Charlottenburg Palace and Kurfuerstendamm.

What should runners know on race day for the Generali Berlin Half Marathon?

Clothing drop-off only for participants who booked the clothing bag for EUR 5; a warming poncho is provided at the finish otherwise. Around 40 bands and cheering points along the course. Pacemakers spread across all starting blocks with flags marked PACE 3:00 through 5:00.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Festival
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Pancake Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
58:42 (Eric Kiptanui)
Women's course record
1:03:35 (Fotyen Tesfay)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Ballot entry: Entry is listed as ballot or lottery based.
Cut-off
3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes) from crossing the start line
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pacemakers spread across all starting blocks with flags marked PACE 3:00 through 5:00
Bag drop
Clothing drop-off only for participants who booked the clothing bag for EUR 5; a warming poncho is provided at the finish otherwise
Expo / packet pickup
Half Marathon Expo at Flughafen Tempelhof (Tempelhof Airport), Berlin, Fri 2 Apr 09:00-20:00 and Sat 3 Apr 09:00-19:00, 2027
Medal
Finisher medal provided; personalised engraving available for EUR 17.00
Finisher tee
Pre-ordered adidas event shirts distributed at the expo (optional)
On-course music
Around 40 bands and cheering points along the course

Access and course status

Start
Strasse des 17. Juni, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column
Finish
Just behind the Brandenburg Gate

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Landmarks
Victory Column, Technical University Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Charlottenburg Palace, Kurfuerstendamm, Brandenburg Gate
Notable features
  • Six refreshment stations
  • Maurten Gel and Drink Mix depots at km 5, 12 and 17.5
  • companion events include the Garmin Berlin Mile and inline skating competition

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 8°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 88Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.