Entry Fees

All entry fees are included in the cost of your Marathon package.

Qualifying Times

There are no qualifying times for this event, but you MUST be at least 18 years old to compete.

Start Time

The BMW Berlin Marathon starts at 9:15 am for non-elite runners and there will be 4 starting waves.

Cut-Off Times

There is a 6 hour 15 minute cut-off for this event, starting from when you cross the starting mat.

Additionally, there are two cut-off points along the course:

• Cut-Off Point at KM 33 at 3:50 pm
• Cut-Off Point at KM 38 at 4:35 pm

Pace Setters

Pace setters will be positioned in all 4 starting waves. They will carry a pacer flag with the respective target times.

• Wave 1: 3:00, 3:15, and 3:30 hours
• Wave 2: 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, and 3:45 hours
• Wave 3: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, and 4:15 hours
• Wave 4: 4:15, 4:30, and 5:00 hours

Expo

Marathon Expo is held at the former Airport Tempelhof (Platz der Luftbrücke 5, 12101 Berlin).

Details to be confirmed.

Weather Conditions

The average temperature in September is 15 degrees Celsius (58 degrees Fahrenheit).

Aid Stations

There will be water stations at the 5, 12, 17.5, 22.5, 28, 32.5, 34.5, 38, and 40 km marks.

Additionally, there are 6 aid stations located along the course at 9, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 36 km. These stations will also have fruit, tea, and water.

ultraSPORTS Beetster carbohydrate performance drink will be available at the 9, 15, 20, 25, 30, 36, and 40 km aid stations.

ultraSports ultraGel (Cola or Caffeine and Berry flavours) will be available at the 27.5 km mark.

Red Bull Energy Drink will be available at the 37 km mark.

Personal Refreshments and Clothing

Race Timing

Race timing in the Marathon is managed via the Real-Time-ChampionChip method. The ChampionChip is included as part of the race entry fee.

These chips must be returned by the runner immediately after crossing the finish line or within 2 hours after the event ends. They can be returned to six different locations in the finish area until 4:30 pm.

Signs marking every kilometre, as well as mile and five-mile points, are posted along the route. Large clocks displaying the current time are located every 5 km.

Race Packets

Electronic registration confirmations will be mailed to participants at the start of September, regardless of when the registration form was received.

Each participant will need to take the confirmation card along with a passport or photo ID to pick up their race bib, clothing bag, and other goodies from the Expo.

All race bibs must be personally collected; it is not possible for a third party to collect them on the participant’s behalf.

Please note: Race numbers not picked up during the Expo opening hours will expire without refund. There will be no other opportunity to collect them.

Bag Drop-Off Option

There are several tents where you can drop off your clothing bag in the start and finish area. Please follow the signs and arrive at least one hour before the start.

You will receive a transparent clothing bag and a sticker with your start number for the bag.

All objects must be packed separately and loosely. You may not put other bags in your clothing bag.

Any kind of luggage is prohibited within the start/finish area!

You drop off your clothing bag at the indicated tent and retrieve it there after you finish.

On race day, you may NOT drop off any clothes nor bring any luggage to the start area.

If you booked the poncho option, it will be indicated on your bib number.

You will receive a warming and reusable poncho after crossing the finish line.

You save time by not having to queue at the clothing drop-off.