How to get into the BMW Berlin Marathon 2027.
All 3 ways into the BMW Berlin Marathon in Berlin, with the ballot dates.
Ways in
There are 3 ways into the BMW Berlin Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
- 01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Lottery for general entries.
- 02
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Charity places with a fundraising commitment.
- 03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: International travel partners with guaranteed entries.
Ballot dates
The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.
Next: ballot closes
Mon, 2 Nov 2026
Ballot opens
1 Oct 2026
Ballot closes
2 Nov 2026
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Charity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
Tour operators
No tour packages listed yet.
FAQ
- When does the BMW Berlin Marathon ballot open?
- The ballot for the 2027 race is open now and closes on 2 Nov 2026.
- Can I get into the BMW Berlin Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. Charity place: Charity places with a fundraising commitment. Tour operator package: International travel partners with guaranteed entries.
Looking for other ballots? See every ballot opening soon.