BMW BERLIN MARATHON
27th Sept – 30th Sept 2019
The Berlin Marathon (branded BMW Berlin Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany and part of the big 6 WMM (World Major Marathons). The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards) is set up as a citywide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate. Initiated in 1974, the event traditionally takes place on the last weekend in September.
There have been several title sponsors in the race’s history. From 1974 until 1989 it was just the Berlin Marathon. In 1990 it was the Yanase Berlin Marathon. In 1991 and 1992 it was the Canon Berlin Marathon. It reverted to simply the Berlin Marathon from 1993 until 1997. It then became the Alberto Berlin Marathon in 1998 and 1999. A new title sponsor changed the name to real – Berlin Marathon from 2000-2010. Finally this has been the BMW Berlin Marathon since 2011
Namaste Tourism, an initiative of Compact Travels along with marathon training partner STRIDERS now offers you the opportunity to run one of the world’s major marathons held each year in the capital city of Germany.
There are limited entries on first-come first-served basis. Register at your earliest and get started with one of the finest marathon events held in Europe.