BMW Berlin-Marathon
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BMW Berlin-Marathon 2026
The BMW Berlin-Marathon is an international sports event held in the German capital. It is recognized as one of the largest marathons in the world and belongs to the Abbott World Marathon Majors. The course is noted for being the flattest among the major marathons, featuring very few elevation changes and passing numerous sights of the city.
The event offers several distances and categories:
- 42.195 km (Marathon)
- 42.195 km (Inlineskating)
- 5 km (Generali 5K)
- 4.2 km (mini-Marathon for youth)
- Bambini-Lauf (for young children)
The marathon course includes 15 refreshment stations. Water is provided at intervals starting from the 5 km mark. Specific locations also offer fruit, tea, and specialized sports nutrition like hydrogel-based energy drinks and gels. Participants have the option to provide their own specialized nutrition, which can be dropped off on the morning of the event to be transported to designated points along the route.
The finish line is located behind the Brandenburg Gate. In addition to running and inlineskating, the event results include categories for wheelchair athletes and handbikers. An accompanying Marathon Expo is also part of the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
