BMW Berlin Marathon – 2025 Registration & 2024 Results
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| Berlin, Germany | September 21, 2025 | Registration Closed |
The BMW Berlin Marathon is an annual racing event held in the month of September in Berlin, Germany.
This event is organized by SSC events and includes the elite running division as well as wheelchair/handbike races and inline skating. BMW Berlin Marathon is a part of the 6 World Marathon Majors.
It is known for being one of the flattest and fastest race courses making way for some world records. In 2018 and again in 2022, Eliud Kipchoge broke the world record in Berlin Marathon.
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BMW Berlin Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| Marathon- Runners | Marathon- Handbike & wheelchair | ||
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| Distance | 42.2km | 42.2km | |
| Race Date | September 21, 2025 | September 21, 2025 | |
| Start Time | 9:15 am onwards^ | 8:50 am onwards ^ | |
| Eligibility Criterion | 18 years & above | 18 years & above | |
| Fees | €200 | €200 | |
| Registration # | Registration closed | Registration closed | |
| Expo Details | Venue: Former Flughafen Tempelhof, Platz der Luftbrücke 5, 12101 Berlin Date & Time : Sep 18- Sep 20 (Time ~ TBD) |
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^ Participants would be released in waves
# There are multiple ways to participate in the Berlin Marathon:
–Through Lottery (Single entry, Team entry & Qualifying time entry)
–Through Charity
–Through International Travel / Tour Operators
–Through Guaranteed entry (Goodwill offers, Skate to run & Memberships)
Other Races:
| Mini Marathon | Bambini Run | R5K Tour Final | Generali 5K | |
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| Distance | 4.2195 km | 200m-1000m | 5km | 5km |
| Race Date | September 20, 2025 | September 20, 2025 | September 20, 2025 | September 20, 2025 |
| Start Time | TBD | TBD | TBD | 10:00 am |
| Eligibility Criterion | 18 years & younger | 0-10 years | 12-22 years | 10 years & above |
| Fees | TBD | €5 | TBD | €34.5 |
| Registration | Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open |
| Expo Details | Venue: Former Flughafen Tempelhof, Platz der Luftbrücke 5, 12101 Berlin Date & Time : Sep 18- Sep 19 (Time ~ TBD) |
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Route/Course Map
Information about the course maps & other details for the BMW Berlin Marathon 2025 not yet available. Please check the information from the 2024 event below.
| Marathon | Generali 5K | |
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| Course Map | FM Course Map | 5K Course Map |
| Interactive Map | FM Interactive Map | — |
| Elevation Map | FM Elevation Map | — |
The BMW Berlin Marathon route is an OUT & BACK course with the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
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| Marathon | Between Straße des 17. Juni, between Brandenburg Gate and “Kleiner Stern” | Between Straße des 17. Juni, between Brandenburg Gate and “Kleiner Stern” |
| Mini Marathon | Potsdamer Straße Corner of Ebertstraße | Potsdamer Straße Corner of Ebertstraße |
| Bambini Run | Marathon Expo | Marathon Expo |
| R5K Tour Final | Between Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate | Between Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate |
| Generali 5K | Potsdamer Platz | Straße des 17. Juni after Brandenburg Gate |
Prize Money
Information about the prizes/ awards for the BMW Berlin Marathon 2025 is not yet available but below are prizes/awards from earlier editions of the BMW Berlin Marathon for reference.
| Men/ Women/ Wheelchair | |
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| 1st Prize | $50,000 |
| 2nd Prize | $25,500 |
| 3rd Prize | $12,500 |
| 4th Prize | $7,500 |
| 5th Prize | $5,000 |
Other than above, the time bonuses and world record bonuses are also awarded in the BMW Berlin Marathon
Points to Note for Prize Purse
- The above awards are equal for Males, females, and wheelchair/ handbike divisions /participants.
- Winners of each age group will be awarded a free start for the upcoming year.
2024 and Earlier Edition Results
Results
- Check Results for BMW Berlin Marathon 2024 here
- Check Results for BMW Berlin Marathon 2023 here
- Check Results for BMW Berlin Marathon 2022 here
- Check Results for earlier editions of BMW Berlin Marathon here
Photos
- Check Photos for BMW Berlin Marathon 2022 and earlier editions here
- Check Videos for BMW Berlin Marathon 2022 and earlier editions here
Important Points
- Registration /participation fees are non-refundable. To cover the participation fee, the organizers recommend purchasing the GENERALI cancellation insurance during the online registration.
- Race number transmission/ transfer is also not possible.
- Nordic walkers are not entitled to compete.
- Team registration: Team of 2 – 3 people can register as a team for the lottery. Each team member needs a personal user account for registration.
- Handbikes and race wheelchairs are the only authorized sports equipment.
- In case of a successful drawing, participants can order products later on via their user account. The only exception is insurance, which can only be booked directly at the time of registration.
- Numerical errors and spelling mistakes can be corrected by organizers while participant can edit their address themselves under “My account”.
- Race material would be given only if ONLY with your start card AND a picture ID (passport, driver’s license) and ONLY to participants. No power of attorney is accepted in any case
- Marathon runners will be released in waves. These are divided into starting blocks allocated basis of the best or target time.
- The participant can secure their starting place based on their best times but need to submit proof of best time to their registration form.
- Pacers would be available across all waves
- Participants are encouraged to use their own hydration system for supply in the race.
- Participants can decide if and by whom they would like to be tracked along the course. Options available are (1) Public– Anyone can follow you via the results page (2) Code – Participant decide who can track the race. (3) Private – Participant does not want to be tracked. Choice needs to be made at time of registration.
- Wheelchair/ Handbike participants will be registered and times will be kept using the ChampionChip. Organizers recommend use of specially protected Bike- ChampionChip. Do not use the yellow runner chip. Mika timing will replace your yellow chip for a special chip at no cost.
- For the wheelchair & handbike division and inline skating division, wearing a safety helmet is mandatory
- Participants can either get a poncho (post race, warm up poncho) or a clothing bag for baggage drop (prior to race start)
- There are time limits applicable and the course must be completed within the time limit of 6:15 hours (starting from crossing the starting line). Walkers are permitted as long as they stay within the time limit of 6:15 hours
Contact Information
Website: https://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berlinmarathon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/berlinmarathonE
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq7EZjkgZjlY5RxbF1D9ElubfEWFdw0g8
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berlinmarathon/
