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The Berlin Marathon might be happening this month, but that doesn’t mean you need to be on that level to hit the streets and break a sweat. Whether you’re a seasoned distance runner looking for some competitive races leading up to the big event or you’ve been inspired to lace up and get started, there are plenty of running events for beginners and advanced runners alike. From fun runs and shorter races to challenging distances, here are our picks for the best running events this September.

We update our listings regularly so be sure to check back for more great Berlin running events.

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Half Marathon Berlin-Reinickendorf 2026

Photo Credit: IMAGO / Jürgen Ritter

Why no one has renamed this ‘Runickendorf’ is beyond us. However, with a route that wraps around the district of Reinickendorf, the 27th BORSIG Halbmarathon has a selection of distances ranging from 5km, 10km, 4x5km relays and, of course, the half marathon. With drink stands to refuel and music stages to keep the energy high, this race is popular with locals and international participants.

Eichborndamm 215, starts 8:45, details

Life Run of the Berliner Aids-Hilfe

Running to raise awareness for greater acceptance of people with HIV, AIDS and other chronic diseases, the Berliner Aids-Hilfe Life Run is back for its 17th year. Promoting health, community and challenging the stigma around HIV sufferers, this run has the option of 5k, 10k routes. Plus, if running isn’t your thing, cycling and walking the route is also totally acceptable.

Tempelhofer Feld, Columbiadamm entrance, starts 12:00, details

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Friedland Forest Trails Run Camp 2026

Image courtesy of Friedland Forest

A retreat for runners of all levels and experience, this run-camp includes trail running, community, cabins, campfires and adventures in the forests of Friedland. Situated in Brandenburg, this is a hop, skip and a run away from Berlin. It’s led by some of the city’s most popular running clubs including RUN-N-RAVE, Midnight Runners, Slow Poke Runners, Rolling Mile Running Club, Running FOMO, Move&Meet and our friends at Mobile Kino. The focus is on swapping competing for community.

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Kreuzberg Quarter Marathon

Image courtesy of Turngemeinde in Berlin 1848 e. V.

This Sunday morning run around Kreuzberg pounds the district’s iconic streets and takes you down the wonderful sights of Moritzplatz, Mariannenplatz and Oranienstraße. With a selection of distances from 0.5km, 5.25km, a 2.5km children’s run and a bambini run for children up to five years, it’s a good time for all the family.

Turngemeinde in Berlin, starts 9:30, details

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B2Run Berlin

Photo Credit: IMAGO / Norbert Schmidt

Have you ever thought about running with your work colleagues? The B2Run is actually Europe’s largest company running race, taking over historical stadiums all over Germany. In Berlin, it winds through the historic Olympia park and stadium, and with a distance of 5.7km, it’s relatively low stakes. So if the office needs a morale boost or works from home, this could be the perfect solution to get everyone huffing and puffing together – in the best possible way.

Olympiastadion, starts 15:00, details

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Run & Bike

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Swapping the asphalt for the leafy Tegeler Forest, the Run & Bike race is suitable for experienced runners and cyclists with mountain bikes, or bikes that can handle off-road conditions. The variety of paths will challenge everyone but provide a sporty escape from the city. Each runner that reaches the finish line will receive a medal, with engraving available on site.

Heidenheimer Straße Stadium, starts 10:00, details

Obstacle City Run

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Separating the wheat from the chaff, the Obstacle City Run has a variety of distances with up to 31 obstacles within the run for you to navigate. Set within the grounds of the Olympiapark, the distances range from 6km to 12km, with a 3km family edition. So there’s no excuse not to try it out. Just be prepared to get wet and dirty.

Olympiapark Berlin, starts 9:00, details

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Berlin Marathon

Photo Credit: IMAGO / Norbert Wilhelmi

If you’re not running the Berlin Marathon, then you better be there cheering. Of the ‘Big Seven’ marathons, it’s the one where records have been broken the most often – 13 times, to be exact. It’s a vibe. There’s lots of music, moral support and human-shaped hype machines (that’s you) to bring the energy. You get to spend the whole day outside, egging on those sporty spices achieving an accomplishment you can barely fathom (or is that just us?). Who knows, maybe it will even inspire you to buy a pair of running shoes.

Straße des 17. Juni, starts 8:45, details