Berlin Marathon guide

Sun, Sep 26, 2027 · Berlin, Germany · Start 9:15 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Start and finish are both in Tiergarten: you start on Straße des 17. Juni and finish just past the Brandenburg Gate.
Convenient areas to stay
Mitte, near Brandenburger Tor or Potsdamer Platz, is closest. The expo is at Messe Berlin (Hub27) in the west, about 30 minutes by S-Bahn.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date is confirmed. The start time, course, aid stations and expo hours are carried over from last year until the 2027 details are announced.
Plan around before race morning
  • Use the S-Bahn/U-Bahn; roads across Mitte and Tiergarten close from early morning.
  • Budget a separate trip to Messe Berlin for bib pickup.
  • Confirm your wave start time on your bib.

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Race overview

Organizer
SCC EVENTS
Date
Sun, Sep 26, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
9:15 AM
Start location
Straße des 17. Juni, Tiergarten
Finish location
Brandenburg Gate
Official race website

Verification date unavailable. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

No notable climbs on file.

Significant descents

No notable descents on file.

Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +9 / −10 ft · Essentially flat course (about 27–50 m above sea level) — no significant climbs. Course totals ≈ 241 ft gain / 260 ft loss (source: third-party GPS data; organizer publishes no totals).
  • Mile 1–2 +9 / −10 ft
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  • Mile 25–26 +9 / −10 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +2 / −2 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 5.6

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 7.5

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 9.3

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 10.9

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 12.4

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 14

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 15.5

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 17.1

    GEL

    Official gel station. Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 18.6

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 20.2

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 21.4

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 22.4

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 23.6

    Mile marker per official course information.

  • Mile 24.9

    Mile marker per official course information.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib must be worn visibly on the front of your shirt at all times. Photo ID matching your registration is required for bib collection at the expo; there is no race-day pickup. Personal drink bottles are only accepted at the designated elite tables. Headphones are discouraged for safety.
Cutoff times
Course closes approximately 6 hours 15 minutes after the final wave start; road reopening follows a moving sweep vehicle.
Transportation
Use the S-Bahn/U-Bahn — Brandenburger Tor, Potsdamer Platz and Hauptbahnhof are the closest stations. Extensive road closures across Mitte and Tiergarten from early morning.
Other notes
World Marathon Majors race. Confirm wave start time on your bib. Course, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and are not yet officially verified — confirm timings and logistics with the organizer before race weekend.

Verification date unavailable. Source

Race week & expo

  • Messe Berlin — Hub27

    Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin

    Thu, Sep 23, 202710:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Fri, Sep 24, 202710:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Sat, Sep 25, 202710:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your printed start number confirmation and photo ID.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Collection by another person requires a signed authorisation plus a copy of the runner’s ID.
    Parking
    Paid parking at Messe Berlin car parks; expect delays on the final afternoon.
    Transit
    S-Bahn Messe Süd or U-Bahn Kaiserdamm, then a short walk.

    Verification date unavailable. No source on file.

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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