BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
September
EASY
35m elevation gain
The Berlin Marathon is famous as the world's fastest marathon course, where numerous world records have been set. Starting and finishing at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, this perfectly flat course offers ideal conditions for achieving personal bests.
Course Highlights
What makes this course special
- •Start and finish at Brandenburg Gate - Berlin's most iconic landmark
- •Pass through Tiergarten, Berlin's largest and most beautiful park
- •World record course - multiple records broken here
- •Tour of Berlin's most famous boulevards and squares
- •Potsdamer Platz with modern architecture
- •Charlottenburg district with historical significance
- •Incredible crowd support throughout - over 1 million spectators
Course Elevation Profile
Total Gain: 35 m | Total Loss: 35 m
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42.195 km (26.2 mi) • Berlin, Germany
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Expert advice for race day success
- •This is THE course for a personal record - take advantage of the flat terrain
- •September weather is usually ideal - cool and dry
- •Start conservatively - the flat course makes it tempting to go out too fast
- •Pacers are excellent and reliable - consider following one
- •Hydration every 5km - German organization is world-class
- •Wind can be a factor - be prepared for headwinds on exposed sections
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