STATISTICS  -   Berlin Marathon 2006

Gender

Category

Berlin Marathon 2006 logo
Number of participants
30155
Average Time
04:16:12
Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

Notes

1 % of runners doing the same or better

2 % of runners M doing the same or better

3 % of runners W doing the same or better

Distribution of participants by Age

Top 10 Women

1Gete Wami  ETH02:21:34
2Salina Kosgei  KEN02:23:22
3Monica Drybulska  POL02:30:12
4Asha Gigi  ETH02:32:32
5Marcia Narlock  BRA02:35:28
6Melanie Kraus  DEU02:35:37
7Shitaye Gemechu  ETH02:35:56
8Adanech Zekiros  ETH02:36:48
9Mounia Aboulachen  BEL02:38:55
10Haavard Nordgaard  NOR02:38:57

Top 10 Men

1Haile Gebrselassie  ETH02:05:56
2Gudisa Shentema  ETH02:10:43
3Kurao Umeki  JPN02:13:43
4Terefe Yae  ETH02:15:05
5Ahmed Ezzobayry  FRA02:15:29
6Driss El Himer  FRA02:16:44
7Ombeche Mokamba  KEN02:17:34
8Jackson Koech  KEN02:17:42
9Abel Kirui  KEN02:17:47
10Buzinggo Donatien  BDI02:19:25

Results Berlin Marathon 2006

The 2006 Berlin Marathon brought together 30,182 runners ready to take on the challenge of the iconic 42.195 kilometers of the German capital. Among them, 6,088 women and 24,094 men started the race in a vibrant and determined atmosphere. This edition recorded an overall average time of 4h16m12s, with an average of 4h11m10s for men and 4h36m04s for women.

On the men's side, Haile Gebrselassie triumphed by crossing the finish line in 2h05m56s, securing victory against his competitors. He was followed by Gudisa Shentema, who clocked a time of 2h10m43s, while Kurao Umeki completed the podium with a time of 2h13m43s.

In the women's race, Gete Wami dominated with an impressive performance of 2h21m34s. Salina Kosgei finished in second place with a time of 2h23m22s, and Monica Drybulska claimed third place with a recorded time of 2h30m12s.

History

The Berlin Marathon was launched in 1974 under the name 'Berlin Marathon' with a small group of runners. Since then, it has become one of the most popular and prestigious marathons in the world. The marathon attracts tens of thousands of runners from around the world each year and is known for its fast course, often allowing world records to be broken. The event is also an opportunity for many charitable fundraising campaigns.

Route

The Berlin Marathon course is renowned for its speed and flat terrain. Runners start near the Brandenburg Gate and pass some of Berlin's most famous landmarks, such as Alexanderplatz, the Reichstag, and KurfĂĽrstendamm. The route finishes at Unter den Linden, in the heart of Berlin, providing a unique and impressive backdrop for participants.

Records

  • Among men, the course record is held by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, with an incredible time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 9 seconds set in 2022.
  • Among women, the course record belongs to Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia, with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds set in 2023.