Harry Styles has steadily expanded his passion for distance running, completing multiple marathons within a year. In March 2025, he ran the Tokyo Marathon in 3:24:07, averaging 7:47 per mile and finishing with nearly identical half splits of 1:42:03 and 1:42:04. His consistent pacing and notable improvement reveal disciplined training. This growing dedication set the stage for his next challenge. And the stage was the Berlin Marathon, where he ran as one of the 50000+ runners.
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the One Direction singer went below three hours and clocked a personal best time of 2:59:13 at the Berlin Marathon. In the first half of the marathon, Styles clocked in at 1:29:08 and ended the second half in 1:30:06. Donning a blue top, black shorts, and a pair of pink sneakers, the 3x Grammy award-winning musician maintained a pace of 6:50 per mile. It’s a good pace for a Grammy award-winning artist.
Significantly, the Berlin Marathon is where runners tend to set world records. After all, it’s one of the seven Abbott World Marathon Majors’ flattest courses. Hence, the athletes get to deliver their fastest paces. Meanwhile, it offers the runners a view of some of Berlin’s historic landmarks, including the Reichstag, Victory Column, Potsdamer Platz, and the Brandenburg Gate. But even though Styles wasn’t in the top three, he got the better of 20000 contestants, which remains a stunning feat. Moreover, the fans knew it was time to praise the musician for his achievement.
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The hype was high with Richard Whitehead, the Paralympic gold medalist, highlighting Styles’ stance at the Berlin Olympics. Sharing a picture of him with the singer, Whitehead playfully wrote, “2.58 in Berlin with my mate!! Anyone know him!! 😂.” But when CITIUS MAG shared the news on X, the netizens couldn’t stop commending Styles.
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Fans rally behind Harry Styles for PB at 2025 Berlin Marathon
The famed YouTuber and author Connor Franta was one of the first to post about Harry Styles’ achievement on X. He stated, “Harry Styles running a 2:59 marathon is beyond impressive. I don’t think most people actually understand how hard that is.” And that’s true! Running 26.2 miles in just under three hours is a feat that most fail to achieve.
Meanwhile, a few fans reflected on Styles’ improvements. Comparing his performance at the Tokyo Marathon, one fan commented, “What a leap after running 3:24 at Tokyo earlier this year. Still has a ways to go to catch Alan Turing but he is building an argument for Best Celebrity Marathoner.” Meanwhile, another fan credited the singer’s inclination towards fresh experiences. The comment read, “I’ve always loved and admired Harry’s fearlessness in trying new things as well as his drive, hard work, focus and discipline to achieve his personal goals. Well done, Harry. 🥇”
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Covering such a long distance at a strong pace highlights the remarkable endurance required of marathon runners. In Harry Styles’ case, his stamina may also be linked to the demanding lifestyle of his music career. One fan captured this connection, writing: “I love this! You have to be fit to dance and sing the way he does during concerts, and also to break three hours in a marathon while maintaining a hectic lifestyle in show business. 🤩”