Harry Styles runs 2025 Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours using fake name

Jackie Longo

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Harry Styles runs 2025 Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours using fake name image

Harry Styles is continuing to prove that he's more than just an impressive singer.  

The three-time Grammy winner participated in the 2025 Berlin Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 21, and showed off his athleticism, by breaking his own previous record. 

Styles, who registered for the race using the fake pseudonym Sted Sarandos, completed the 26.2-mile marathon in 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 13 seconds, which put him at an average pace of 6.50 per miles, according to local newspaper Der Tagesspiegel. The fake name appears to be a play on the CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos. 

Dressed in a blue top, black shorts, and bright pink sneakers, the former One Direction singer ran the first half of the marathon in 1:29:09, and the second half in 1:30:06. He accessorized his look with sunglasses and a headband. 

The 31-year-old English singer was one of the 55,000 runners in the race. 

Paralympic gold medalist Richard Whitehead, who also participated in the marathon, showed off a selfie alongside the "Watermelon Sugar" singer on Instagram over the weekend. 

"2.58 in Berlin with my mate!! Anyone know him," Whitehead captioned the post. 

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The race is widely regarded as the fastest marathon track in the world. 

This wasn't the first time Styles has tested his running skills. In March, the English singer completed the Tokyo Marathon in just under three and a half hours. 

Styles' performance coach, Thibo David, bragged about the singer's running skills in 2024, telling "Coach," that he can run a five-minute mile. 

"Don’t go in thinking ‘He did it in five minutes, I’m going to do the same’, just keep on pushing,” David told the outlet. “Don’t think about anything else, your time is yours. … Collaborating with Harry Styles was an absolute delight. His commitment is unparalleled.”

 

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Jackie Longo

Jackie is a freelance writer and editor with The Sporting News. She has covered sports, entertainment and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a number of outlets including Business Insider, The Sun, Travel+Leisure and Heavy. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from West Virginia University and resides in Charlotte, NC.