Berlin Marathon 2023 qualifying times
24 September 2023 Show
Start Time : 9:15 a.m. The Berlin Marathon is one of Europe's favourite marathons. Also, rated as one of the 6 Masters, it is a race in which many are keen to participate. With 40,000 runners and crowds described as "superb" and "phenomenal", the race through one of Europe's most vibrant capitals is a joy for both participants and spectators alike. It is also where the current marathon world record (2:01:09) was set by Eliud Kipchoge. Berlin Marathon Route The Berlin Marathon is a 26-mile loop. This loop starts and ends at one of Berlin's most outstanding monuments - the Brandenburg Gate. After the runners set off they will pass the Reichstag, at the 6 km point. They will then pass
other various famous buildings and monuments such as the Fernsehturm (Berlin Television Tower), Rathaus Schoenberg (in front of which JFK gave his speach proclaiming "Ich bin ein Berliner") and the Konzerthaus Berlin. Next, the course turns west then northwards. Runners pass along the Ku'damm shopping boulevard to Olivaer Platz. They then continue up the Kurfuerstendamm, where, at kilometer 34, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is visible and the course turns into the
Tauentzienstrasse, taking runners past Berlin's premier department store KaDeWe on Wittenbergplatz. Not far to go now. After Nollendorfplatz, home of the gay community, runners carry on towards Potsdamer Strasse and then Potsdamer Platz, crossing the line of the Berlin Wall. Then into the Leipziger Strasse, before the Spreeinsel. Here runners can see the ruins of Erich Honecker's Palast der Republik as well as the ex-GDR State Council Building before arriving at Unter den Linden, Berlin's monumental boulevard. From there runners will see the end in sight and make their final efforts towards the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate. Berlin Marathon Entry Contact Details Further Information Many runners have the dream of racing in one of the 6 Major Marathons. But to get to those stages takes a ton of training, hard work, and a qualifying race. A qualifying time may not guarantee you a spot at the race of your choice. The selection process can be confusing and difficult, so we’ve done ample research to help you understand how to get into each of the 6 Marathon Majors. How do you qualify for the Boston Marathon?
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What does it take to qualify for the Chicago Marathon?The Chicago Marathon has a variety of ways to enter the race, from a straight lottery to qualifying by time, being a legacy finisher, or part of an organization like the American Development Program. Non-guaranteed entry
Guaranteed entry
Legacy Finishers
Shamrock Shuffle Legacy Finisher
American Development Program
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Legacy Runners
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Ballot Entry
Good For Age qualification (GFA)
Championship Entry
British Running Clubs
Registration information for the Berlin Marathon
Berlin Marathon Lottery
Team Entry to the Berlin Marathon
Qualifying times for fast runners at the Berlin Marathon
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Tokyo Resident
One Tokyo Premium Member
RUN as ONE (Semi-Elite Overseas)
Elite Category
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International Tour Operators
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How hard is it to get into Berlin Marathon?It's one of the six marathon majors and known as the fastest course where the current world record was set. To gain entry to the race can be difficult as the good for age time is one of the toughest at 2.45 for men. Ballot places are available though so worth trying that if your not fast enough.
When can I register for Berlin Marathon 2023?The registration period for the lottery for race entries for the BMW BERLIN MARATHON 2023 will take place from September 29 to November 17, 2022. The drawing results will be announced in December 2022.
Is there a lottery for the Berlin Marathon?Be a Berlin Legend! As for all events of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series (AbbottWMM), the allocation of the race entries will be conducted by lottery. Registration for the lottery is possible from September 29th to November 17th, 2022.
Is Berlin Marathon a fast course?The Berlin Marathon is known as a flat and fast course.
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