---
slug: "velothon-berlin"
name: "Velothon Berlin"
tier: 2
score: 67
distance_mi: 99
elevation_ft: 2000
location: "Berlin, Germany"
region: "Europe"
month: "July"
discipline: "gravel"
date: "2024: July 28"
url: "https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/velothon-berlin/"
---

# Velothon Berlin

> *Source: [Gravel God Cycling](https://gravelgodcycling.com/) — a gravel race database covering 384 races, scored on 14 base dimensions plus a Cultural Impact bonus. Canonical page: https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/velothon-berlin/*

## Vitals

| | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 99 mi |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Date | 2024: July 28 |

## Course

Lightning-fast urban circuit showcasing Berlin's landmarks on completely closed roads, prioritizing pure speed and spectator energy over climbing challenges.

### Suffering Zones

- **Mile  — Final Sprint - Straße des 17. Juni**: 
- **Mile  — Brandenburg Gate Circuits**: 
- **Mile  — Extended Loops (Longer Distances)**: 

### Signature Challenge

Sustaining 45+ kph average speeds for 99 miles on flat roads past Reichstag, East Side Gallery, and Victory Column with 13,000 competitors.

## Terrain

## Climate

## Gravel God Rating

**Overall Score**: 67/100
**Tier**: 2
**Discipline**: gravel

| Dimension | Score |
|-----------|-------|
| Logistics | 5/5 |
| Length | 4/5 |
| Technicality | 1/5 |
| Elevation | 1/5 |
| Climate | 4/5 |
| Altitude | 1/5 |
| Adventure | 2/5 |
| Prestige | 3/5 |
| Race Quality | 3/5 |
| Experience | 4/5 |
| Community | 5/5 |
| Field Depth | 3/5 |
| Value | 4/5 |
| Expenses | 4/5 |

## The Verdict

> Berlin's fastest, flashiest road race - pure speed through history's epicenter.

## Training Guide

A race-specific training guide for Velothon Berlin is available:
[How to train for Velothon Berlin](https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/velothon-berlin/training-plan/). It covers this race's terrain, climate, demand profile, key workouts, timeline, and fueling.

## Logistics

**Parking**: Limited; use public transit. Secure bike parking at start village.

**Official Site**: https://velocity.berlin/en/

## History

Founded: 2011

## Citations

- [Northsouth](https://northsouth.live/event/velothon-berlin) (other)
- [Berlin](https://www.berlin.de/en/events/62031-2842498-velocity-berlin.en.html) (other)
- [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velothon_Berlin) (reference)
- [Official Website](https://velocity.berlin/en/register) (official)

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*This profile is by Gravel God Cycling (gravelgodcycling.com). Cite as: "Gravel God Cycling — Velothon Berlin". Canonical: https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/velothon-berlin/. Generated 2026-09-10.*