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Berlin Marathon 2027
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Sunday, September 26, 2027. Berlin is the flat, fast one, where many marathon world records have fallen. From 2026 it is the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON. The 2027 lottery is open right now, until November 12, 2026.
LotteryQualifier
The 2027 lottery is open now, until November 12, 2026.
How to get inQualifying timesCourseRecordsFAQOfficial site ↗
- Race daySep 26, 2027Sunday
- Lottery closesNov 12, 2026open now
- Entry fee€215charged only if drawn
- Fast-runner time2:45 / 3:10men / women, born 1983 to 2009
- Time limit6:15born 2009 or earlier
- Men’s record2:01:09Kipchoge, 2022
Key dates
Countdown from today
- 5 daysLottery closes
- 26 daysLottery results
- 323 daysRace day
How to get in
2027 entry, step by step
- Oct 1 to Nov 12, 2026Lottery Enter alone or as a team of 2 or 3. You pay only if drawn.Open now
- Same windowFast-runner entry Proof of a qualifying time from 2025 or 2026. Not a guaranteed place.Open now
- Dec 3, 2026Lottery results Payment is taken from December 4.Coming up
- Other routesJubilee Club and Sozialticket Jubilee Club members have guaranteed entry. A €50 Sozialticket is available.Other route
- Sep 26, 2027Race dayComing up
Berlin fast-runner qualifying times (2027)
| Born | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 to 2009 | 2:45 | 3:10 |
| 1968 to 1982 | 2:55 | 3:30 |
| 1967 or earlier | 3:25 | 4:20 |
Fast-runner entry is not guaranteed. Results must be from 2025 or 2026.
The course
Flat and fast loop
- A flat and fast loop course. Runners pass through the Brandenburg Gate on the way to the finish.
- Born 2009 or earlier to enter. Time limit 6:15.
Course records
- Men
- 2:01:09 Eliud Kipchoge, 2022
- Women
- 2:11:04 Tigst Assefa, 2026
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Sep 25 · near Brandenburg Gate
Where to stay
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Getting there
- BERBerlin Brandenburg Airport12 miFlights arriving Sep 25 into BER ↗
- LEJLeipzig/Halle Airport90 miFlights arriving Sep 25 into LEJ ↗
- DRSDresden Airport97 miFlights arriving Sep 25 into DRS ↗
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Fun facts
- Berlin started in 1974 in the Grunewald forest and moved into the city center in 1981.
- On September 30, 1990, three days before German reunification, the course ran through the Brandenburg Gate and both halves of the city.
- Generali replaced BMW as title partner from October 1, 2026.
Berlin guides
Quick answers
When is the 2027 Berlin Marathon?
Sunday, September 26, 2027.
Is the Berlin Marathon lottery open?
Yes. The 2027 lottery runs October 1 to November 12, 2026. Results come out December 3, 2026.
How much is the Berlin Marathon entry fee?
€215 for 2027, charged only if you are drawn.
What is the Berlin qualifying time?
For fast-runner entry, men born 1983 to 2009 need 2:45 and women 3:10. Older age bands have slower times. Fast-runner entry is not guaranteed.