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πŸ”΄ How to watch the Berlin Marathon

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πŸ”΄ Follow Our Minute-by-Minute 2026 Berlin Marathon Live Updates​

News editor Jessy Carveth is on the ground in Berlin, along with Michael Doyle at our race HQ to bring you minute-by-minute action, bold hot takes, and the biggest storylines as they unfoldβ€”right in the heart of race day.
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​Our coverage goes live on our site at 8:15 a.m. CEST/2:15 a.m. ET.

​Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Berlin Marathon​

How to watch, where the course bites, who's actually on the start line after two huge withdrawals, and why this could be a world record day in Berlin!

​How To Watch the 2026 Berlin Marathon: A Complete Guide​

TV and streaming, start times, the best spectator spots along the course, and where to track your runner.

​Top Storylines of the Berlin Marathon: A Potential World Record?​

Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth preview the 2026 Berlin Marathon, with Jessy live in the city to cover all the action on race weekend.

Will Tigst Assefa deliver a desperately needed new world record? And who wins now that Sabastian Sawe is out?

We break it down, plus Jessy's experience at the expo, some hot new shoes revealed in Berlin, and a vibe check on the eve of the race.

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