Generali Berlin Half Marathon
Berlin's big spring run – 21.0975 km through Mitte, past the Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden, with over 35,000 runners
About Berlin Half Marathon
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Berlin's Big Spring Run
When spring arrives in Berlin, the running season kicks off with the Half Marathon. Since 1981, SCC (Sport-Club Charlottenburg) – now under organizer SCC EVENTS – has been organizing the Berlin Half Marathon. It's part of the same race series as the Berlin Marathon in September but is considered a major event in its own right and ranks among the largest half marathons globally.
A Fast City Course
At 21.0975 km, the course winds through the heart of the capital. It starts on Straße des 17. Juni in Tiergarten, passes the Victory Column, then goes through Unter den Linden – Berlin's historic boulevard – past the Humboldt Forum, across Schlossplatz, Friedrichstraße, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, continuing along the Spree riverbanks and through Mitte back to the Brandenburg Gate. The course is flat, fast, with hardly any inclines – personal bests are regularly achieved here.
Multiple Competitions in One
The Berlin Half Marathon includes several competitions: the main run for runners (21.0975 km), the wheelchair half marathon, the handbike race, and the inline skating race. This makes the event explicitly inclusive – different sports share the course in staggered start waves.
Traffic and the City
On race day, a large part of Berlin's city center is closed to car traffic – from Tiergarten via Unter den Linden to Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The BVG (public transport) increases its services. Spectators line the course; classic viewing points include the Victory Column, the Brandenburg Gate (finish line), and the intersections along Unter den Linden.
45th Anniversary Edition
The 2026 edition on March 29th marked the 45th anniversary. Sponsors of the main run include Generali (title sponsor), Adidas, Garmin (timing), and Bett1.de. The 2027 race will take place on April 4th; registration is via a lottery system, which opens on April 2, 2026, and runs until May 28, 2026.
Berlin Half Marathon — edition 2026
The 45th edition of the Berlin Half Marathon marked the event's 45th anniversary. Over 35,000 runners from around the world were registered, along with athletes in the wheelchair and handbike competitions, and inline skaters.
The course, as always, led from Tiergarten via Unter den Linden, Friedrichstraße, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße back to the Brandenburg Gate – Berlin's classic fast course. The top positions in the men's and women's races were decided around the 60-minute mark; full results are available on the official timing platform.
Programme Berlin Half Marathon 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Race Schedule
- Early Morning – Setup of start area on Straße des 17. Juni, bag drop
- 09:15 AM – Start of the first wave of the main run (elite runners and fast start blocks)
- 09:15–10:00 AM – Subsequent half marathon start waves by target time
- Before – Starts of inline skaters, wheelchair and handbike competitions (staggered before the main run)
- Course: Tiergarten → Victory Column → Unter den Linden → Schlossplatz → Friedrichstraße → Karl-Liebknecht-Straße → Return via Spree riverbanks → Brandenburg Gate (Finish)
- ~11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Main arrival times at the Brandenburg Gate
- Afternoon – Award ceremonies, official press conferences
Full results, statistics, and reports available at generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de.
Highlights Berlin Half Marathon 2026
- 45th anniversary edition since 1981
- 35,000+ participants from around the world
- 21.0975 km flat city course from Tiergarten to the Brandenburg Gate
- Four competitions: main run, wheelchair, handbike, inline skaters
- Next edition: April 4, 2027
Prices Berlin Half Marathon 2026
Practical information — Berlin Half Marathon
Getting to the Start
S-Bahn / U-Bahn Brandenburger Tor (S1/S2/S25/U5) or S-Bahn Tiergarten (S5/S7/S9), both about a 5–10 minute walk to the start area.
Registration 2027
Lottery opens 02/04/2026, closes 28/05/2026. Registration fees vary by category, starting around €80. Register via bmw-berlin-marathon.com / scc-events.com.
Spectating
Free entry. Classic spectator spots: Victory Column, Pariser Platz, Brandenburg Gate (finish).
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Where it takes place Berlin Half Marathon
Start: Straße des 17. Juni (Tiergarten) – Ziel: Brandenburger Tor (Mitte)
Straße des 17. Juni, 10557 Berlin