Berlin Marathon: the home of world records

The Berlin Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors and famous for its flat, fast course. Many marathon world records have been set here, and runners finish through the Brandenburg Gate.

Fun facts

• Berlin is one of the World Marathon Majors.
• Many marathon world records have been set on its flat course.
• Runners pass through the Brandenburg Gate shortly before the finish.

What to see

• The Brandenburg Gate.
• The Reichstag with its glass dome.
• The East Side Gallery on a remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall.

What to taste

• Currywurst, sausage with curry ketchup.
• Döner kebab, a Berlin street food classic.
• Berliner, a jam-filled doughnut.

What to do

• Visit the expo to pick up your race number.
• Watch the inline skating race held on the same weekend.
• Recover with a walk in the Tiergarten park.

💡 Tip: The airport express train connects BER airport with the city centre. Places are allocated by lottery and sell out fast. Fly in at least a day early and book accommodation early, as hotels fill up on race weekend.