Harry Styles didn’t just conquer the streets of Berlin on Sunday—he had a star-powered secret weapon in his corner. The former One Direction frontman laced up for the 2025 Berlin Marathon, powering through 26.2 grueling miles to snag his second Abbott World Marathon Majors star in a blistering personal-best time of 2:59:13. But amid the cheers of 40,000 runners and spectators, Parade can exclusively confirm that Zoë Kravitz was there, playing the role of his ultimate low-key hype woman as their summer fling shows no signs of cooling off.
Multiple sources tell Parade that the 36-year-old The Batman star made the transatlantic trek from New York to Berlin specifically to root for her 31-year-old beau during the high-stakes weekend event. “Zoë flew in quietly to surprise him and be his personal support system,” one insider dishes. “She wanted to be there for the big moment without stealing the spotlight—it was all about Harry and his goal.” The pair, who’ve been dodging paparazzi across Europe all summer, kept things ultra-discreet, opting for cozy, under-the-radar moments in the German capital rather than hitting the race’s VIP sections.
Eyewitnesses caught the couple in full swoon mode the day before the race, strolling hand-in-hand through Berlin’s vibrant Mitte district like lovesick tourists. “They were so wrapped up in each other—arms around waists, stealing glances and laughing nonstop,” one onlooker recalls. “It was clear they were head over heels, but they were trying hard not to draw attention. Zoë looked effortlessly cool in oversized shades and a trench coat, while Harry rocked that signature mustache that’s impossible to miss.” Another source spotted them at the trendy ACID Mitte café, where Styles grabbed a post-jog fuel-up. “They couldn’t keep their hands off each other—kissing between bites, whispering like no one else existed,” the witness adds. “The ‘stache gave him away immediately, but they played it off like pros, ducking out quickly.”
Styles, no stranger to reinvention, entered the race under the cheeky pseudonym “Sted Sarandos”—a nod to Netflix’s bigwig Ted Sarandos, perhaps a sly wink at his acting ambitions. Sporting a headband, sunglasses, and his trademark tousled locks, he battled unseasonably warm conditions to shave a jaw-dropping 24:54 off his debut marathon time from the Tokyo Marathon in March (3:24:07). Clocking an average pace of about 6:50 per mile, the pop phenom crossed the finish line just behind Paralympic legend Richard Whitehead, who snapped a triumphant post-race selfie with him. “Sub-three hours on a flat, fast course like Berlin’s? That’s elite amateur territory,” says running coach Mia Thompson. “With his tour schedule, it’s wild he trained this hard—rumor has it he squeezed in double runs between studio sessions.”
For Kravitz, the trip marks another chapter in a romance that’s been bubbling since early summer sightings in London, where the duo first ignited sparks with steamy make-out sessions. They’ve since turned heads in New York City—where Styles reportedly met Kravitz’s rock legend dad, Lenny Kravitz, for a family lunch—and Rome, where they were photographed locked in PDA, arms entwined as they wandered the Eternal City. Sources say the vibe is electric but easygoing: “They’re not rushing labels—they’re just vibing, traveling, and enjoying the chemistry,” one pal reveals. “Zoë’s introducing him to her world, and Harry’s all in. Berlin felt like a natural next step.”
Of course, Styles’ path to the starting line wasn’t without its emotional hurdles. The marathon marked a personal milestone just months after wrapping his whirlwind “Love on Tour” era and navigating high-profile heartbreaks. His nearly two-year romance with Don’t Worry Darling director Olivia Wilde ended in November 2022 amid intense media scrutiny—and Parade exclusively reported last week that the split inspired a shelved album of raw, heartbreak-fueled ballads. “Harry poured his soul into those tracks, but he scrapped them because they didn’t fit his usual upbeat energy,” a source shared. “Running has been his therapy—channeling that pain into miles instead of melodies.”
Before Kravitz, Styles’ love life made headlines with a flirty Tokyo kiss with model Emily Ratajkowski in March 2023 and a six-month whirlwind with Waves actress Taylor Russell that fizzled in May 2024. But with Kravitz—a fellow creative force who’s fresh off directing her thriller Caught Stealing—there’s a deeper sync. “They bond over art, music, and just being weirdos in the best way,” the insider adds. “She’s his calm in the chaos.”
As Styles eyes more majors—London or Boston, perhaps?—and teases new music (fans are clamoring for a follow-up to 2022’s Grammy-sweeping Harry’s House), one thing’s clear: With Kravitz by his side, he’s running toward something even bigger than a sub-three. Whether it’s the altar or another finish line, this duo’s got the world—and Berlin—watching.
