GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON 2027 qualifying times
Qualifying window: Marathons run in 2025 or 2026 (for the 2027 race). Age groups by year of birth for 2027: born 1982 or later, born 1968–1981, born 1967 or earlier (the checker approximates these with ages up to 44, 45–59 and 60+). Timing: Official certificate or results link. Times must be under the standard.
| Age group | Men | Women | Men pace /km | Women pace /km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 44 (born 1982+) | 2:45:00 | 3:10:00 | 3:55 (6:18/mi) | 4:30 (7:15/mi) |
| 45–59 (born 1968–81) | 2:55:00 | 3:30:00 | 4:09 (6:40/mi) | 4:59 (8:01/mi) |
| 60+ (born 1967 or earlier) | 3:25:00 | 4:20:00 | 4:52 (7:49/mi) | 6:10 (9:55/mi) |
Source: SCC EVENTS (GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON). Standards for race year 2027, last checked 2026-10-03. This site re-checks the official page automatically and updates this table when the organiser publishes new standards.
Does a qualifying time get you in?
Fast runners who beat these times can apply for a guaranteed place instead of entering the lottery (registration 1 October – 12 November 2026). Proof must be an official certificate or results link from an AIMS-certified or USATF-listed marathon, or a race in the AbbottWMM age-group rankings. Virtual races are excluded.
The race was formerly the BMW Berlin Marathon. The 2027 date is from visitBerlin; confirm on the official site.
How Berlin compares with the other majors
The same age group can need very different times at different races. Your standard for the youngest group in each race:
| Race | Year | Youngest group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 |
| London | 2027 | 18–39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| Chicago | 2027 | 16–34 | 2:50:00 | 3:20:00 |
| NYC | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| Berlin | 2027 | Up to 44 (born 1982+) | 2:45:00 | 3:10:00 |
| Tokyo | 2027 | All ages | 2:22:00 | 2:50:00 |
| Sydney | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 |
Check every race at once with the marathon qualifying times checker, or plan your block with the training start date calculator.
How to run a Berlin qualifier
- Pick an eligible, fast course inside the qualifying window — flat, cool and certified. Confirm it meets Berlin’s rules before you enter.
- Train for a margin. Use the race time predictor with a recent half marathon; you want a prediction comfortably under your standard.
- Pace evenly. Build a plan with the marathon pace calculator and print a pace band.
- Fuel and carb-load. Plan with the carb loading and race fueling calculators.
Unofficial tool. Not affiliated with SCC EVENTS (GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON). Rules, eligible races and standards are set by the organiser and can change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Health disclaimer