Training start dates for Berlin 2027
| Plan | Week 1 starts | Peak week (3-week taper) | Taper starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| 14 weeks | Mon 21 Jun 2027 | Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| 16 weeks | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| 18 weeks | Mon 24 May 2027 | Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| 20 weeks | Mon 10 May 2027 | Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| 24 weeks | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
Week 1 starts on a Monday so race day falls at the end of the final week (for a Monday race such as Boston, on the day after it).
Qualifying for Berlin
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. See the full Berlin qualifying standards for your age group.
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