A new title sponsor changed the name to the real,- Berlin Marathon from 2000 to 2010. Since 2011 it has been called the BMW Berlin Marathon. Finishers In terms of finishing athletes, Berlin is one of four world-wide marathons with more than 40,000 finishers, along with the New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and Paris Marathon. Elite race World records Winners Key: Current course record German championship race Inline skating race An inline skating section was added to the marathon event in 1997. A total of 5081 people took part in this section in the 2019 race. It is considered the largest inline skater marathon in the world and is the final venue of the World Inline Cup. The men's and women's race records are held by Bart Swings (56:49 in 2015) and Maira Yaqueline Arias (1:06:35 in 2017). Key: Course record (in bold) Handcycle race A handcycle race was first held at the race in 2004. In 2008, 166 handcyclists participated in the Berlin Marathon. The men's and women's race records are held by Jetze Plat (1:00:01 in 2019) and Christiane Reppe (1:08:54 in 2016). Key: Course record (in bold) Wheelchair race A wheelchair section was first officially held at the Berlin Marathon in 1981. Only men competed that year. The wheelchair race typically starts earlier in the day before the runners and power walkers. Heinz Frei is the most successful athlete, with twenty wins in the men's race. The next most successful athlete is Manuela Schär, who has won the women's race six times. Both these athletes also hold the records for time, with Frei setting the men's race record of 1:21:39 in 1997 and Schär setting the women's race record of 1:36:53 in 2018. Key: Course record (in bold) See also List of marathon races in Europe Sport in Berlin Notes References External links World Marathon Majors – Berlin Marathon at the World Marathon Majors Berlin Marathon at YouRace – Interactive course map and elevation profile Marathons in Germany Handcycling competitions Inline speed skating competitions Wheelchair marathons World Marathon Majors Athletics in Berlin Marathon Annual events in Berlin Annual sporting events in Germany Autumn events in Germany September sporting events Recurring sporting events established in 1974 1974 establishments in Germany