Europe / Germany / Berlin
GENERALI Berlin Marathon 2027
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
Berlin's city marathon follows a largely flat road course and finishes beyond the Brandenburg Gate. Its history of fast elite performances makes it a prominent destination for runners chasing a personal best.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
Marathon
Predicted coursePredicted course — based on the 2026 edition. The organizer has not confirmed this route for this edition.
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Estimated elevation
Download elevation CSVApproximate ascent 237 mApproximate descent 240 m
Distances on this chart are approximate and follow the supplied track.
Terrain estimate · mapzen · Prepared
Terrain estimates may differ from the road surface, especially on bridges and in tunnels. Sampled every 100 m with a three-sample median filter.
Historical organizer course source · Checked
Event history
First held in 1974
The first Berlin Marathon took place in 1974. The event grew from a local road race into a World Marathon Majors race, with repeated marathon world records on its city course.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Guye Adola | 2:02:50 | Tigst Assefa | 2:11:04 | Results ↗ |
| 2025 | Sabastian Sawe | 2:02:16 | Rosemary Wanjiru | 2:21:05 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Milkesa Mengesha | 2:03:17 | Tigst Ketema | 2:16:42 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Eliud Kipchoge | 2:02:42 | Tigst Assefa | 2:11:53 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Eliud Kipchoge | 2:01:09 | Tigst Assefa | 2:15:37 | Results ↗ |
| 2021 | Guye Adola | 2:05:45 | Gotytom Gebreslase | 2:20:09 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Kenenisa Bekele | 2:01:41 | Ashete Bekere | 2:20:14 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Eliud Kipchoge | 2:01:39 | Gladys Cherono | 2:18:11 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Eliud Kipchoge | 2:03:32 | Gladys Cherono | 2:20:23 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Kenenisa Bekele | 2:03:03 | Aberu Kebede | 2:20:45 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed editions through September 2026. The cancelled 2020 edition is skipped.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
The atmosphere helped her enjoy a steady race, although her starting corral and hydration stations were crowded enough to slow progress.
Kavita Chand · Read review ↗2024Marathon
He recommends the flat, fast course and celebrated a personal best at the Brandenburg Gate finish; narrow turns and road barriers sometimes interrupted his rhythm.
Nick Grinlinton · Read review ↗2024Marathon
Typical race weather
September in Berlin
- Average daytime high
- 20.9°C
- Average overnight low
- 10.2°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 49 mm
September days average around the low twenties, while nights are much cooler. A morning start can call for a removable layer even when the afternoon is mild. Average daily highs are 20.9°C and overnight lows 10.2°C. Average precipitation totals about 49 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Berlin (52.52°, 13.40°); not a weather station · September 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: a technical T-shirt or singlet with shorts is a useful starting point; adjust for your comfort and the forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
Guide sources checked on .
Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
Map pins locate the host city, not the start line or race course.