Sunday, September 26, 2027
The starting line is located on Straße des 17. Juni, between the Brandenburg Gate and “Kleiner Stern.”
The race will take place regardless of the weather, provided there are no weather warnings issued by the German Weather Service.
The schedule and route are subject to change.
Plan ahead how you want to handle your clothing:
Here you'll find all the information you need about clothing bags, ponchos, and clothing donations.
Starting times and starting blocks
Handbike und racing wheelchair
| Time | Group |
|---|---|
| 08.20 AM | Elite Handbiker |
| 08.26 AM | Elite Racing wheelchair |
| 08.29 AM | Non-elite Handbiker und racing wheelchair participants |
Run
| Time | Wave | Starting block |
|---|---|---|
| 08.45 AM | Wave 1 | A, B, C |
| 09.05 AM | Wave 2 | D, E |
| 09.33 AM | Wave 3 | F, G |
| 10.02 AM | Wave 4 | H |
| 10.12 AM | Wave 5 | J |
| 10.27 AM | Wave 6 | K |
Information about the starting blocks
- You can find your starting block on your bib number.
- You’ll be assigned to a starting block based on the personal best or expected finish time you provided.
- You can change your personal best in your user account under “My Registrations” until August 26, 2027, at 11:59 PM Proof is required for times under 3:15 hours.
- The correct allocation into the starting blocks will be controlled.
- If you’d like to start from a slower block, simply line up further back.
Clothing donation
On race day, you can stay warm in the pre-start zone with a hoodie, sweatshirt, and other warm clothes. Before the start, you can donate these items right there on site. Just drape them over a barrier or toss them into the clothing bins.
The Berlin City Mission collects your donations and distributes them to people living on the streets.
Arrival
Please use public transportation.
Your race bib is valid as a ticket in fare zones A, B, and C from September 23 through 26. You must have your bib number with you to use it.
Public transportation stops near the start and finish areas:
- Subway: Unter den Linden, Bundestag, Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz
- S-Bahn: Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Central Station, Potsdamer Platz
- Regional trains: Berlin Central Station, Potsdamer Platz
You can find current schedules and additional information at: www.s-bahn-berlin.de or www.bvg.de
You will receive further information about the 4-day ticket via email along with your race pass in mid-September.
Entrance to event site
Only participants with a race number and a participant wristband may enter the start and finish area. You will receive your participant wristband at the EXPO.
Entrances for Runners
There are two entrances to the event grounds for runners:
- Platz der Republik, directly across from the Reichstag building: Access for all runners
- Bremer Weg: Access only for runners who meet all of the following criteria:
- Purple bib number
- Poncho symbol on the race number
- Not part of starting block K
Admission times for runners
- Starting blocks A, B, C, D: 7:00 AM
- Starting blocks E, F: 7:30 AM
- Starting blocks G, H, J: 8:00 AM
- Starting block K: 8:30 AM
Entrance and admission times for wheelchair users and handcyclists
Access is via the northern lane of “Straße des 17. Juni” at the Großer Stern. This entrance opens at 6:30 AM
The “Straße des 17. Juni” within the cordoned-off starting area is available for warm-ups.
Clothing drop-off
You can only drop off your clothes if you selected the “Clothing drop-off” option when you registered. If not, there will be a poncho symbol on your race number.
When you picked up your race packet, you received a clothing bag with your bib number on it. Fill this bag with your clothes and valuables. Before the race, drop it off at the drop-off station – after the race, you can pick it up again at the same station.
Prohibited items in the start / finish area
For safety reasons, the following items are prohibited in the start/finish area of the event site:
- Weapons of any kind, including objects that can be used as weapons, cutting, thrusting and stabbing weapons or as projectiles
- Gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable, coloring substances or containers with substances that are harmful to health or easily flammable (exception: commercially available pocket lighters)
- Bottles, cups, jugs, cans or other objects made of glass or other easily breakable materials
- Bulky objects such as ladders, stools, (folding) chairs, crates. Fireworks, flares, smoke powder and bombs or other pyrotechnic objects. Flag or banner poles that are longer than 1 m or have a diameter greater than 3 cm, as well as “double holders” (flags and banners brought along or approved must fall under the term “flame-retardant” in terms of their material)
- Mechanically operated noise instruments such as megaphones, gas pressure fanfares
- Laser pointers
- Large quantities of paper and paper rolls
- Bicycles
- Animals
- Pieces of luggage
Time limit and cut-off point
- Time limit 6:15 h
- Cut-off point at 3:50 PM at KM 33
Participants who are running slower than the time limit or who do not reach the cutoff point in time must leave the official course. They can take the “sweep bus” to the finish line.
Continuing the race at one’s own risk is not permitted. The organizers’ liability is limited exclusively to participants who use the “sweep bus.”
The finish line closes at 5:15 PM After that time, it will no longer be possible to run through the Brandenburg Gate or cross the finish line.
Only participants who can provide proof of all split times and cross the finish line mat by the time the finish line closes will receive an official result, a medal, and the poncho.
Pacer
To help you achieve your desired time, pacemakers will be clearly visible across all four start waves.
They carry pacer flags with the corresponding finish time.
In wave 1 for 3:00 - 3:15 - 3:30 hours
In wave 2 for 3:00 - 3:15 - 3:30 - 3:45 hours
In wave 3 for 3:30 - 3:45 - 4:00 - 4:15 hours
In wave 4 for 3:45 - 4:00 - 4:15 - 4:30 - 4:45 - 5:00 hours
You can find information about the waves above under "Starting times and starting blocks".
Subject to change
Tracking settings
Participants can only change their tracking settings through their personal user account. The following settings are available in your user account:
- Private: You do not want to be tracked. If you select this option, your name will not be shown in the search in the tracking area of the event website or the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON 2027-App and will only be published in the results list together with your ranking in the race.
- Public: Everyone can follow your race via the live results on the event website or in the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON App.
- Code: You decide who can follow your race via the live results on the event website or in the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON App. Share your tracking code with your supporters. This code will be requested when searching in the tracking area of the app or on the website.
Timekeeping
Timing is tracked via a transponder on the back of your race number. Timing starts and stops automatically as soon as you pass through the start or finish gate.
To ensure accurate timekeeping, do not bend your race number.
Since this is a “disposable transponder,” there is no need to return it.
Self-catering
If you wish, you can have your food delivered to the individual aid stations.
Please note the following:
- Glass containers are not permitted.
- Label your container with your name, bib number, and refreshment station.
- Bring it to the “Bring Your Own Refreshments” booth by 7:45 AM at the latest.
The booth is expected to be located outside the fenced-off area at Annemarie-Renger-Str. / Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee.
Feel free to use your own hydration system. This also helps reduce plastic waste. Refill stations are available at all aid stations.
You can find an overview of the aid stations on the interactive map.
Results
You can find your results in the results list. You can also download your certificate there.
Ranking
Race: The top 50 female and 50 male runners (gross) will be ranked.
Result Corrections
If you wore your race number correctly but still can’t find yourself in the results list, or if your time is incorrect, please contact us via our contact form.
Please give us time to carefully review the matter. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
