Berlin Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Berlin Marathon, 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
This race edition
- Race date
- Awaiting a fresh confirmation
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Berlin Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:53/km
- Typical conditions
- 82/100
- Evidence depth
- 32 verified facts
6:15:00 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.
Individual block and access time come from your start card. The site gives inconsistent wave counts, so none is repeated here. Maps and arrangements remain subject to change.
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?
The Berlin Marathon is described as pancake flat.
Where does the Berlin Marathon route go?
The Berlin Marathon route finishes at Brandenburg Gate. Underfoot, expect road. The setting includes city and historic. 15 refreshment stations along the course.
What should runners know on race day for the Berlin Marathon?
Four start waves, each with its own pacemakers. 15. True.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Destination
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:01:09 (Eliud Kipchoge)
- Women's course record
- 2:11:53 (Tigist Assefa)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Ballot entry: Entry is listed as ballot or lottery based.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 15 minutes
Race day logistics
- Wave starts
- Four start waves, each with its own pacemakers
- Aid stations
- 15
- Pacers
- Yes
- 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
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Notable features
- The flattest of the Abbott World Marathon Majors with very little elevation gain
- 15 refreshment stations along the course
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 82Favourability /100
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