The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON is the fastest course in the World Marathon Majors, and on Sunday, September 27, 2026 tens of thousands of runners will chase a personal best on its famously flat streets. Whether you are running Berlin or watching from home and pacing your own long run, this free printable pace chart lays out the even splits for every realistic goal time, from a 2:45 to a 5:30 finish, plus a quick per-mile and per-km lookup. Print it, tape the split column to your wrist, and let the math do the thinking on race morning.
Quick facts
- Event: 2026 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Start: Elite wheelchair and handbike athletes from 8:20 a.m.; first general runners’ wave at 8:45 a.m. local time (runners set off in six waves)
- Course: Flat single-loop through central Berlin, finishing at the Brandenburg Gate
- Distance: 42.195 km (26.2 miles)
- Time limit: 6 hours 15 minutes, with a checkpoint cutoff at 3:40 p.m. at kilometer 33
Download the free printable Berlin Marathon pace chart
The one-page PDF has two tables. The main chart gives even-pace splits at 5K, 10K, 15K, halfway, 25K, 30K, 35K, 40K and the finish for goal times from 2:45 to 5:30. The second table is a quick pace lookup, showing the exact pace per mile and per kilometer for finishes from 3:00 to 6:00. Print it at home, fold it along the split column, and you have a race-day pace band.
Download the printable 2026 Berlin Marathon pace chart (PDF)
How to use an even-pace strategy at Berlin
Berlin rewards discipline more than almost any major. The course is flat, the turns are gentle, and the temptation to bank time early is the single biggest mistake first-timers make. Find your goal time in the chart, then aim to pass each checkpoint right on the listed split rather than ahead of it. A good rule on this course is to reach halfway within a few seconds of the even-pace half time, keep taking fuel every 5K, and only spend your reserve once you turn into the Tiergarten for the run to the Brandenburg Gate.
Even-pace split reference
Here is a sample of the even splits you will find on the printable, so you can sanity check your watch on the day. All times are elapsed clock time from your own start.
| Goal finish | Pace / mile | Pace / km | 10K | Half | 30K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 42:40 | 1:30:00 | 2:07:59 |
| 3:30:00 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 49:46 | 1:45:00 | 2:29:18 |
| 4:00:00 | 9:09 | 5:41 | 56:53 | 2:00:00 | 2:50:38 |
| 4:30:00 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 1:03:59 | 2:15:00 | 3:11:58 |
| 5:00:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 1:11:06 | 2:30:00 | 3:33:18 |
What makes Berlin so fast
Berlin holds a special place in distance running because more marathon world records have fallen here than on any other course. The reasons are simple: minimal elevation change, wide roads, long straights that let a pace group settle in, and typically cool late-September weather. That combination is why Berlin is the race so many runners circle when they want to chase a personal best, and why an even, patient pace plan pays off more here than on a hillier major.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Berlin Marathon?
The 2026 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON is on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Elite wheelchair and handbike athletes start from 8:20 a.m., and the first wave of general runners sets off at 8:45 a.m. local time.
What pace do I need to run for my goal time?
Use the printable pace chart above. For example, a 4:00:00 finish needs about a 9:09 per mile or 5:41 per kilometer even pace, while a 3:30:00 finish needs about 8:01 per mile or 4:59 per kilometer.
Is the Berlin Marathon course flat?
Yes. Berlin is widely considered the flattest and fastest of the World Marathon Majors, which is why so many marathon world records have been set on it. That makes an even-pace strategy especially effective.
What is the time limit for the Berlin Marathon?
The overall course time limit is 6 hours 15 minutes, with a checkpoint cutoff at 3:40 p.m. local time at kilometer 33.
