Marathons in Berlin

Berlin has one marathon in our database in Germany, centred on Berlin. The region hosts an Abbott World Marathon Major — Berlin Marathon — putting it among the most sought-after destinations on the global racing calendar. Berlin Marathon typically draws around 48,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Berlin, Berlin, Germany🇩🇪World Marathon Major

Berlin Marathon

The BMW Berlin Marathon is renowned as one of the world's fastest marathon courses, having hosted more men's marathon world records than any other venue. The flat, straight boulevards take runners past the Brandenburg Gate for a spectacular finish. Elite and recreational runners alike target Berlin for personal bests.

Next race: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Berlin.

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany🇩🇪· 27 km away

Potsdam Marathon

The Potsdam Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April through the Prussian royal city of palaces and gardens. The course passes Sanssouci Palace, the Dutch Quarter, and the Havel River lakes on flat Brandenburg terrain. April's Brandenburg spring and the UNESCO palace gardens make it one of eastern Germany's most scenic marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany🇩🇪· 129 km away

Magdeburg Marathon

The Magdeburg Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban road in Magdeburg, Germany. Its flatness makes it one of Germany's more under-the-radar fast autumn marathons. The course passes Elbe-adjacent roads, parks, and broad former East German boulevards. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪· 150 km away

Leipzig Marathon

The Leipzig Marathon draws about 7,500 finishers each April through the city of Bach and the peaceful revolution of 1989. The course passes the Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Monument), the Thomaskirche, and the Clara-Zetkin Park on flat Saxon terrain. April spring weather and a fast profile make it one of eastern Germany's largest marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Dresden, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪· 165 km away

Dresden Marathon

The Dresden Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each April through the restored baroque capital of Saxony. The course passes the Frauenkirche, the Semperoper, and the Elbe River embankment. April spring weather along the flat Elbe valley makes it eastern Germany's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Pirna, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪· 178 km away

Oberelbe Marathon

The Oberelbe Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a point-to-point river road in Pirna, Germany. The Elbe valley scenery gives it one of Germany's prettiest spring point-to-point routes. The course follows the Elbe, sandstone landscapes, and a long gentle run toward central Dresden. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027