Berlin Marathon 2027: Qualifying Times
You can get into the Berlin Marathon 2027 through the lottery, but also with a marathon time you have already run. Below you will find the required times, the rules for proving your result and the entry deadline.
Qualifying Times for Berlin 2027
The required time depends on gender and year of birth. The most lenient standard applies to runners born in 1967 or earlier.
| Year of Birth | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–1983 | 2:45 | 3:10 |
| 1982–1968 | 2:55 | 3:30 |
| 1967 or Earlier | 3:25 | 4:20 |
How to Prove Your Result
You upload your proof in your user account during registration, and every qualifying detail must be clearly visible on it.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Proof | an official certificate or a link to the race’s official results page |
| Distance | marathons only, no other distances or virtual races |
| Age of Result | no older than 2 years, so results from 2025 and 2026 |
| Type of Race | a race in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings, an AIMS-certified race or one listed by USATF |
Entry Window and How to Apply
Time qualifiers apply through a personal account on the official marathon website, using the registration form. You can either create a new account or log into an existing one.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry Window | 1 October – 12 November 2026 |
| Entry Fee | same as in the lottery |
| Where to Apply | personal account on the Berlin Marathon website |
What Happens After You Apply?
Applying with a time does not guarantee a start. You will hear whether your entry was accepted or declined after the documents are checked, right after the lottery results are announced. If your proof is judged invalid, your entry goes into the general lottery.
Qualifying with a time is only one way in. In a separate article I cover both entry with a qualifying time and the other ways of getting a place on the Berlin start line.
Before you start your registration, check that your result comes from a race that meets the conditions above. A time from the wrong race, or one older than two years, will not count.
Source: Generali Berlin Marathon
