Sunday 27th September 2026
The BMW Berlin Marathon takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026 - one of the world's most iconic marathon courses, through the heart of the German capital.
Our 2026 charity places are now full, but if you have secured your own ballot place you can still run for Save the Children - just join Team Save. Applications for 2027 charity places will open in September 2026, so check back here then.
Looking for a place in another event? Find your challenge here.
Already have a place for 2026?
Congratulations on securing a place in the ballot! You can use your ballot place to fundraise for us. There is no minimum sponsorship but aim high - you'll be amazed at what you can achieve.
Why run the Berlin Marathon for Save the Children?
Every runner who joins Team Save helps fund our work protecting children in some of the world's toughest places - from emergency food and healthcare in conflict zones, to education and safe spaces for children affected by climate disasters. In 2024 alone, our fundraisers helped us raise £2 million.
Want to see how £2 million help children around the world and find out that your kilometres genuinely count? Head here to see the impact you would have by joining Team Save!
Join Team Save the Children!
When you join Team Save with either a charity place or your own place, here's what you can expect from us...
- You’ll have access to our exclusive online Challenge Events Hub brought to you by training professionals Full Potential
- We’ll send you a Save the Children technical running top
- One-2-one fundraising support from our expert challenge events team
- Loads of shared resources to help you reach your fundraising goals
- No minimum fundraising pledge for ballot place runners
The experience was just indescribable. I had the best time of my life. Thanks for the opportunity to raise funds for Save the Children. It remains one of the greatest highlights of my life.
- Emmanuel Akoto, Berlin Marathon 2022 runner
Frequently asked questions
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When is the Berlin Marathon 2026?
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The BMW Berlin Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026.
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How do I get a charity place for the Berlin Marathon?
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Save the Children offers a limited number of guaranteed charity places each year. Applications for 2027 places will open in September 2026. If you already have a ballot place for 2026, you can join Team Save with no minimum fundraising pledge.
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What is the fundraising minimum for a Berlin Marathon charity place?
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For runners joining Team Save with their own ballot place, there is no minimum fundraising pledge. We'll support you to raise as much as you can (you'll be surprised at what you can achieve!)
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What support will I get as a Team Save runner?
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You'll get access to our exclusive Challenge Events Hub with training plans from Full Potential, a Save the Children technical running top, one-to-one fundraising support, and a full set of resources to help you hit your target.
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Can I run the Berlin Marathon for Save the Children without a charity place?
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Yes - if you've secured your own place through the ballot, simply join Team Save and fundraise for us with no minimum pledge required.
