Races · 2 June 2026
Marathon spotlight: Berlin
Why the fastest course in the world is fast, and what that means if you are chasing a personal best.
Berlin's reputation is built on 43 metres of total elevation change, wide roads and cool late-September mornings.
The course rewards even pacing more than any other major. The straight sections through Charlottenburg let large groups form and hold for kilometres at a time.
If you are targeting a time, Berlin remains the most reliable choice on the calendar.
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