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Berlin, GermanyChoose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2027 takes place on 4 April 2027 in Berlin, Germany. Distances: 21.098 km, 1.609 km. Start at 10:05 from Straße des 17. Juni, tra la Porta di Brandeburgo e la Colonna della Vittoria.
- Date
- Sunday, 4 April 2027
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Start
- Straße des 17. Juni, tra la Porta di Brandeburgo e la Colonna della Vittoria
- Finish
- Porta di Brandeburgo
- Distances
- Half marathon · 21.098 km · Competitive
- Garmin BERLIN MILE – sabato 3 aprile · Competitive
- Start times
- Mezza maratona 10:05 · Garmin BERLIN MILE – sabato 3 aprile 14:00
- Finishers at the last edition
- Half marathon about 13,000
- Entry fees
- Half marathon €89 · Garmin BERLIN MILE – sabato 3 aprile €16
- Registration
- Registration closed on 28 May 2026
- Organiser
- SCC EVENTS GmbH ↗
- Official website
- generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de ↗
- Series
- SuperHalfs · World Athletics Elite Label
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON is one of the biggest half marathons in the world and the "spring classic" of German running: in 2026 it drew more than 42,000 participants from 134 countries. It has been part of the SuperHalfs series since 2024 and is organised by SCC EVENTS, the team behind the Berlin Marathon. The course has very little elevation change, starting with a view of the Victory Column and finishing at the Brandenburg Gate, passing many of the capital's landmarks, with around 40 bands and cheering points along the way.
The 2027 race is on Sunday 4 April: wheelchair athletes start at 9:55, runners from 10:05 in waves, and the time limit is 3 hours 15 minutes. Bibs were allocated by ballot in spring 2026 and the fee is €89. On Saturday the Garmin BERLIN MILE starts in front of the Humboldt Forum, and race materials are collected at the HALF MARATHON EXPO in the former Tempelhof Airport on 2 and 3 April.
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Course
The start is on Straße des 17. Juni, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column, and the finish is at the Brandenburg Gate: in between is an asphalt course with a very low elevation profile that passes many Berlin landmarks, with around 40 bands and cheering points. At km 18 there is a cut-off at 14:15 for runners outside the time limit. The official interactive map also marks the course's danger spots.
Aid stations along the course
| Km | Water | Sports drink | Tea | Gels | Bananas | Fruit | Bottle refill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes |
| 12.3 | no | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| 14.1 | yes | no | yes | no | yes | no | yes |
| 17.5 | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no | yes |
| Finish | yes | no | yes | no | no | yes | no |
- Km5Water, Sports drink, Tea, Bottle refill
- Km12.3Gels
- Km14.1Water, Tea, Bananas, Bottle refill
- Km17.5Water, Sports drink, Tea, Bananas, Bottle refill
- FinishWater, Tea, Fruit
All aid stations are on the right-hand side in the running direction; at km 12.3 there is only the Maurten gel depot, with no water. The sports drink is Maurten Drink Mix.
Source: generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de ↗Entry fees
- Final feeNowQuota 2027 per chi è stato estratto al sorteggio (iscrizioni dal 2 aprile al 28 maggio 2026, esito e addebito il 16 giugno 2026). Sacca guardaroba facoltativa: +5 €.€89
- Final feeSozialticket: 50 pettorali per i titolari del Sozialticket S di Berlino, su richiesta a sozialticket@scc-events.com.€35
What's included
- Finisher medal
- Chip timing
- Cronometraggio
- Aid stations
- Ristoro finale
- Pacers
- Mantella
- Bag drop
- Massages
- Finisher certificate
- Navetta ritirati
Rules and requirements
The race is held under the rules of the German Athletics Association (DLV) and World Athletics, supervised by the Berlin Athletics Association. Runners born in 2011 or earlier can take part; walkers are welcome if they stay within the time limit, Nordic walking is not allowed. The 2027 bibs were allocated by ballot (entries 2 April - 28 May 2026, individually or in teams of 2-3, results on 16 June 2026): the €89 fee was charged only to successful entrants.
Official tour operators and charity places remain; 50 bibs at €35 are reserved for holders of the Berlin Sozialticket S. The time limit is 3 hours 15 minutes from the start line, with a cut-off at km 18 at 14:15: slower runners must continue on the pavement or take the broom bus, and only those finishing in time get a result and a medal. Start groups are based on the time given at registration, which can be changed until two months before.
Race materials are collected only in person at the HALF MARATHON EXPO with your start card. Entries are personal and cannot be transferred, cancelled or moved to another year; the only protection is cancellation insurance bought at registration. Only open-ear headphones are allowed; buggies, skateboards and accompanying vehicles are banned.
