It’s no secret that the Berlin Marathon course is fast. In fact, as of 2022, there have been 11 world records set on the flat, 26.2-mile loop around Germany’s capital. The last world record was set in 2018 by Eliud Kipchoge, who clipped off 4:38 average mile pace on his way to winning Berlin in a time of 2:01:39, shattering the previous record by one minute and 18 seconds.
Will there be another record this year? Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss the action.
📺 Here’s how to watch it go down:
WHAT: The 2022 Berlin Marathon
WHY: The fastest marathoners in the world are competing on one of the fastest courses on the map—and records are in reach.
WHEN: The handcycle section kicks off the race schedule at 2:50 a.m. E.T. The elite races start at 3:15 a.m. EST (9:15 a.m. Berlin time) on Sunday, September 25.
WHERE TO WATCH: FloTrack streams the marathon starting at 2:30 a.m. E.T. The service costs $29.99 monthly, or $12.49 monthly with an annual subscription.
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In the women’s race, Keira D’Amato of the U.S. chases her own American record of 2:19:12, set at the Houston Marathon earlier this year. Kenyan competitor Nancy Jelengat Meto also owns a 2:19 personal best and won the Valencia Marathon last year. Will they attack the women’s course record of 2:18:11 set by Kenyan Gladys Cherono in 2018?
With Kipchoge back on the starting line this year, not even his own illustrious record is safe. Last year’s Berlin champion Guye Adola of Ethiopia will attempt to defend his title against the world record holder.
