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Marathon season kicks off (finally!) this fall with the 48th annual Berlin Marathon, which takes place on September 25. One of the six World Marathon Majors, this fast, flat course through the German capital has seen 11 world records—more than any other marathon. Not only is it where Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge broke the world record for the fastest (official) marathon ever run in 2018, but Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele ran the second-fastest time ever in Berlin in 2019.
If you’re racing Berlin this year—or plan to run it in the future—here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 Berlin Marathon, including course details, professional athlete fields, race day info, streaming options, and more.
What to Expect from the Berlin Marathon Course
Runners head to Berlin for PRs. “Berlin is the fastest course, it’s where a human being can showcase its potential to push the limits,” Kipchoge said earlier this…