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Warm, climbing well over 20 C two hours in, headwind over the final 7 km
2006 Ballot results
The datasheet
BMW Berlin Marathon 2006: 33rd edition
Haile Gebrselassie won the 33rd real,- Berlin Marathon on 24 September 2006 in 2:05:56, the fastest marathon in the world that year, falling 61 seconds short of Paul Tergat's standing world record.
Edition
33rd edition
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Runners
n/a
Not yet reported
Race day
Sep 24
2006
Semi-elite
M02:45:00 W03:10:00
Open category (18–34)
Race day weather
What runners faced on the course
Context
What made 2006 notable
The 2006 race belonged to Ethiopia. Haile Gebrselassie, aged 33, ran 2:05:56 to win the 33rd Berlin Marathon, a personal best and the fastest marathon anyone ran in the world that year. He led on world-record schedule through 35 km but faded in warm conditions and a late headwind, missing Paul Tergat's 2:04:55 mark by 61 seconds. Gete Wami completed an Ethiopian sweep of the day, winning the women's race in 2:21:34 for an Ethiopian record. Temperatures climbed well over 20 C two hours into the race, among the warmest race-day readings on record for Berlin. The performances set up Gebrselassie's record runs in the years that followed.
Year over year
Finishers over time
Finishers · 1974 → 2025
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Qualifying
Semi-elite standards
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| up to 44 | 02:45:00 | 03:10:00 |
| up to 59 | 02:55:00 | 03:30:00 |
| 60 and older | 03:25:00 | – |
FAQ
Questions about the 2006 ballot
Who won the 2006 Berlin Marathon?
Haile Gebrselassie won the men's race in 2:05:56, the fastest marathon in the world that year. Gete Wami won the women's race in 2:21:34.
Was a world record set at the 2006 Berlin Marathon?
No. Gebrselassie led on record pace through 35 km but missed Paul Tergat's 2:04:55 world record by 61 seconds over the warm, windy final stages.
What were the conditions like on race day in 2006?
Warm. Temperatures climbed well over 20 C two hours into the race, with a headwind over the final 7 km. The heat and late wind were enough to end Gebrselassie's world-record bid.
Are ballot application numbers public for Berlin?
No. SCC EVENTS does not publish total entries or lottery application counts, only winners, finisher results, and race dates.
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