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BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2025

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Event Details

You’re right in the middle of your marathon preparation. Every run counts, every training session brings you closer to your goal. The ROAD TO BERLIN is not just your personal journey to the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2025 – it’s a challenge you share with thousands of others.

Together, we focus on five key runs: fixed points in your training plan, guidance in your day-to-day routine – and real motivational highlights.

Whether you’re a rookie or a BERLIN LEGEND – it’s not about personal bests. It’s about staying on track. About keeping on running.

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Ticket Pricing

The participation fee for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2025 is 200€.

Time

September 21, 2025 8:50 am - 8:50 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Berlin

Brandenburg Gate

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Eligibility

The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON is organized according to the international competition regulations of the World Athletics (WA) of the German Athletics Federation (DLV).

  • Participants aged 18 (age group 2007) and older are allowed to attend the race
  • the course must be completed within the time limit of 6:15 hours (starting from crossing the starting line)
  • Walker are permitted as long as they stay within the time limit of 6:15 hours
  • Nordic walkers are not entitled to compete
  • Handbikes and race wheelchairs are the only authorized sports equipment.

All athletes born in 2009 and older are eligible to start 

Regardless of the starting class, only those participants who can complete the race under their own power are eligible to start.

  • Auxiliary drives of any kind are not permitted.
  • Knee bikes are not permitted.

The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON for 

  • wheelchair athletes is organized in accordance with the regulations of the Para Athletics Department of the German Disabled Sports Association (DBS) and World Para Athletics (WPA). The starting classes below are based on the international starting classes (T51, T52 and T53/54).
  • handbikers is organised in accordance with the regulations of the German Para Cycling Federation (DBS) and Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). All athletes over the age of 16 are eligible to start. The starting classes below are based on the international starting classes (H1-H4).

Perks

  • your personal race entry for the 51st BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
  • timekeeping
  • 4-day ticket for public transportation in fare zone ABC
  • pacemaker for each start wave to guide individual finish times
  • BMW BERLIN-MARATHON app with extensive tracking options (available mid-September 2025)
  • extensive refreshments along the course and at the finish
  • comprehensive course security and closures of the 42 km circuit (current world record course)
  • finisher medal
  • personalized finisher certificate (e-paper)
  • high-quality poncho at the finish line, which can also be reused for other occasions (alternatively, clothing bag for drop-off for 5€)
  • massage service for sore muscles along the course and in the finish area
  • medical care at the EXPO, at the course and in the finish area
  • shower facilities in the finish area
  • changing tents
  • sanitary facilities at every refreshment point
  • extensive measures for the continuous improvement of the sustainability of the event
  • varied entertainment, such as the presentation of the top athletes at the “Meet the Legends” event and the “Hall of Fame”, literature marathon, ecumenical church service, cheering points, music bands along the entire course and much more
  • MARATHON EXPO with a big merchandising area, with many other vendors

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Venue Details

Brandenburg Gate

Race Category

Five Challenges on the Road to BMW BERLIN-MARATHON

These aren’t extra runs – they’re milestones in your training journey. Each challenge provides structure, connects you with the community, and keeps you on track from your first fitness check to active recovery after the finish line.

  • Challenge 1 – CITY NIGHT RACE CHECK (July 26 – August 3, 2025) · 10 km

    Test your current pace – live at the adidas Runners City Night or on your own route. A fast 10K that shows you where you stand.

  • Challenge 2 – LONG RUN (August 9 – August 17, 2025) · 30+ km

    A true classic in your preparation: build endurance, train mental strength, and lay the foundation for your marathon finish.

  • Challenge 3 – Die GENERALPROBE (August 24 – August 31, 2025) · 21.1 km (Half Marathon)

    Your final big test before race day – live in Berlin or on your own. Time to see how ready you are.

  • Challenge 4 – TAPERING RUN (September 6 – September 14, 2025) · 8–12 km

    The marathon is close. Reduce load, sharpen focus, and enjoy a calm, relaxed run for active recovery.

  • Challenge 5 – RECOVERY RUN (September 23 – September 30, 2025) · Your choice

    Legends recover too. Run easy, regenerate, and reflect. Your cooldown at the end of the ROAD TO BERLIN.