Berlin Marathon 2026
Berlin Marathon 2026
Take part in one of the fastest marathons in the world!
The Berlin Marathon is renowned for having a flat and fast course. Experience the bustling atmosphere of Berlin as you run through the heart of the historic city.
Whether this is your first challenge or you’re a seasoned runner, we will be with you every step of the way.
Get moving for mental health and take on the ultimate challenge for children's mental health.
Key information
Date: 27 September 2026
Location: Berlin
Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)
Minimum age: You must be 18 years old or older on the event day
How to enter the Berlin Marathon
We would love to have you run for us on race day!
Lots of people want to run the Berlin Marathon, so we ask that you apply for a place to run for Place2Be. Please fill in the form below to apply for a charity place and provide as much information as possible to support your application. Tell us why you want to take on Berlin Marathon with #TeamPlace2Be!
If you're successful in getting a place:
- your registration fee will be £49
- we'll ask you to raise at least £1,100
Ballot results were released in late November. If you were lucky enough to secure your own ballot place, there would be no extra entry fee, as you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target - we'd love to have you on #TeamPlace2Be!
Superstar treatment with Team Place2Be
Run with us and you’ll enjoy plenty of perks to help you every step of the way
Our fundraising pack full of top tips
A personalised Place2Be running vest
Regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date and motivated in the lead up to the event
Support from our dedicated Events Team who will be on hand with training and fundraising advice
An invitation to a Place2Be school visit or webinar
By joining #TeamPlace2Be, you'll be fundraising for our vital in-school services to help more children and young people get the mental health support they need.
Every penny and pound your raise for your Berlin Marathon will fund:
- mental health support in schools for pupils
- vital mental health training and resources for staff, parents and families
- our work increasing the number of mental health professionals who can become a qualified counsellor with Place2Be.
Whether you’ve never run before, or you’re looking to set a new personal best, there’s lots of support available to help you on your way.
Check out Berlin Marathon's training hub to get you started.
The impact of your fundraising
£54
£54 could pay for a child struggling with trauma to have a 50-minute one-to-one session with a counsellor
£252
£252 could pay for 4 specialised parent coaching sessions for a parent and child to have together
£500
£500 could allow 31 children to book their own appointment to speak to a mental health professional about issues like anxiety
Where is the Berlin Marathon?
The Berlin Marathon takes place in Germany's capital city.
When is the Berlin Marathon?
The Berlin Marathon will take place on Sunday 27 September 2026.
How far is the Berlin Marathon?
The run is a full marathon, which is 26.2 miles.
What's the route for the Berlin Marathon?
The flat and fast Berlin Marathon takes you on a route through the sites of Berlin.
You can see more about the route on the official Berlin Marathon website, including a map of the route and information about refreshments along the race.
How old do I have to be to run the Berlin Marathon?
You need to be at least 18 years old on the day of the Berlin Marathon to take part.
What's the difference between a charity place and own place?
Charity place: As a charity, we secure a certain number of places for some events. If you haven't got a place from the race event organisers, you can secure one of these charity places and run for a charity.
Own place: If you've secured your own place via the race event organisers, you can choose to run for a charity and raise money.
If you're not sure what type of place you have, please get in touch with our Events team and we'll be able to help!
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Have a question or would like more information? Get in touch with our team who will be happy to help!
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