Berlin Marathon 2025 â quick recap: Kenyaâs Sabastian Sawe won in 2:02:16 and Kenyaâs Rosemary Wanjiru took the womenâs title in 2:21:05 on a warmer-than-ideal race day. Official communications noted temperatures climbing toward 25°C late in the race, which shaped pacing and led to decisive moves after 30K. Wheelchair titles went to Switzerlandâs Marcel Hug (1:21:46) and Manuela Schär (1:35:08).
Top Results
| Category | Winner | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Sabastian Sawe | KEN | 2:02:16 |
| Women | Rosemary Wanjiru | KEN | 2:21:05 |
| Wheelchair Men | Marcel Hug | SUI | 1:21:46 |
| Wheelchair Women | Manuela Schär | SUI | 1:35:08 |
| Fastest German (M) | Hendrik Pfeiffer | GER | 2:09:14 |
| Fastest German (W) | Fabienne KĂśnigstein | GER | 2:22:17 |
Men â Top 5
- Sabastian Sawe (KEN) â 2:02:16
- Akira Akasaki (JPN) â 2:06:15
- Chimdessa Debele (ETH) â 2:06:57
- Guye Adola (ETH) â 2:07:11
- Yuhei Urano (JPN) â 2:07:35
Women â Top 5
- Rosemary Wanjiru (KEN) â 2:21:05
- Dera Dida (ETH) â 2:21:08
- Azmera Gebru (ETH) â 2:21:28
- Viola Cheptoo (KEN) â 2:21:39
- Fantu Worku (ETH) â 2:21:57
Race Context: Heat = Patience
Berlin is built for records, but heat changes the script. With temperatures rising into the mid-20s Celsius (mid-70s °F), elites opened more conservatively, amped up fluid/sodium intake, and made moves once the sun intensified on the cityâs wide boulevards. Sawe surged clear after halfway to post a world-leading time for 2025 despite the conditions, while Wanjiru sealed a tight womenâs race in the final kilometers.
Full searchable results are available on the official timing site: Berlin Marathon 2025 Results.
