Breaking 4:30 at the Berlin Marathon
Even splits would be 6:24/km (10:18/mi). But Berlin Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–10 km
Crowded early kilometres — don't fight for space
6:26/km (10:21/mi)
10–30 km
6:23/km (10:16/mi)
30–42.2 km
Flat to the Brandenburg Gate finish
6:24/km (10:18/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 32:09 | 32:09 | 6:26/km |
| 10 km | 32:09 | 1:04:18 | 6:26/km |
| 15 km | 31:55 | 1:36:13 | 6:23/km |
| 20 km | 31:55 | 2:08:08 | 6:23/km |
| Half | 7:00 | 2:15:09 | 6:23/km |
| 25 km | 24:55 | 2:40:04 | 6:23/km |
| 30 km | 31:55 | 3:11:59 | 6:23/km |
| 35 km | 31:59 | 3:43:58 | 6:24/km |
| 40 km | 31:59 | 4:15:57 | 6:24/km |
| Finish | 14:03 | 4:30:00 | 6:24/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.