STATISTICS  -   Berlin Marathon 2016

2016-09-25
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
35990
Average Time
04:12:38

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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

1Aberu Kebede  ETH02:20:45
2Birhane Dibaba  ETH02:23:58
3Ruti Aga  ETH02:24:41
4Reia Iwade  JPN02:28:16
5Katharina Heinig  DEU02:28:34
6Janet Ronoh  KEN02:29:35
7Elena Dolinin  ISR02:35:59
8Cassie Fien  AUS02:37:28
9Claire McCarthy  IRL02:38:00
10Gladys Ganiel  IRL02:39:10

Top 10 Men

1Kenenisa Bekele  ETH02:03:03
2Wilson Kipsang  KEN02:03:13
3Evans Chebet  KEN02:05:31
4Sisay Lemma  ETH02:06:56
5Eliud Kiptanui  KEN02:07:47
6Geoffrey Ronoh  KEN02:09:29
7Alfers Lagat  KEN02:09:46
8Yohanes Gebregergish  ERI02:09:48
9Jacob Kendagor  KEN02:10:01
10Suleiman Simotwo  KEN02:10:22

Results Berlin Marathon 2016

The 2016 Berlin Marathon brought together 35,991 participants across the famous 42.195 kilometers. Among them were 9,225 women and 26,766 men who set off in an electric and competitive atmosphere. The average time for this edition was 4h12m38s, with an average of 4h06m00s for men and 4h31m53s for women.

In the men's category, Kenenisa Bekele triumphed by crossing the finish line with an impressive time of 2h03m03s, followed closely by Wilson Kipsang with 2h03m13s, and Evans Chebet completing the top three with 2h05m31s. On the women's side, Aberu Kebede claimed victory with a time of 2h20m45s, ahead of Birhane Dibaba who recorded 2h23m58s, and Ruti Aga with a time of 2h24m41s.

Berlin Marathon 2016

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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 Kurfürstendamm. 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.