50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON: Termine/Preise/Buchen - Berlin - Berlin - Deutschland - active sports reisen

The once-in-a-lifetime event for all runners!

Berlin

•  self-travel
•  2 or 3 hotel accommodation including breakfast
•  guaranteed start card for the 50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2024 on September 29th
•  4-days-ticket for public transportation in fare zone ABC
•  finisher medal
•  personalized finisher certificate (e-paper)
•  tour guide
•  city tax Berlin

Build a house, plant a tree, father a son?

There are some things, you simply have to do in your life! At least they add an unforgettable experience...

Preparing for and running a Marathon definitely belong to those experiences - especially when it is the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON in the capital of Germany!

We deliberately chose our hotels very close to the start and finish area at the Reichstag - who wants to go travelling all through Berlin after having run a Marathon?




Hotel IBIS BerlinHauptbahnhof

Offering hotel accommodation with free Wifi access in all areas, IBIS
Berlin is centrally located, just 300 m from Berlin Central Station.

Each room comes with air-conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV. Double rooms either have one bed (160x200 cm) or two single beds.

All rooms also have a private bathroom poviding a shower and a hairdryer.



The IBIS Hotel is a non-smoking hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available.



The hotel is about 1 km from the start and finish area, and about 800 m from the German Reichstag. Pubs and restaurants are nearby.





















Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt

Just 800 m from the Brandenburg Gate, Steigenberger Hotel is located directly beside the German Parliamant buildings in Berlin. It is only a very short walk from the start/finish area!


Other famous places are also nearby: 3 km from Alexanderplatz, 4 km from Kurfürstendamm and a 25-minute-walk from Potsdamer Platz!









Each of the air-conditioned rooms (29 qm) will provide you with a minibar, tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV.

Private bathrooms come with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are decorated in a modern style.



Please note: If you do not like either of the two hotels or if you like another type of accomodation, please let us know!
We would like to prepare your personal offer for you on request - we cooperate with many different accommodations in Berlin!

Both hotels offer a delicious breakfast buffet.
For breakfast times please ask at the reception.

The IBIS Hotel Hauptbahnhof and the Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt are both only a few minutes walk from the start/finish area (800 m - 1 km).

One of the most important and fastest Marathon runs in the world takes place in Berlin every year. Due to the even course past numerous sights, several world records have already been broken in Berlin!

However, the Marathon is an outstanding event for every runner, not only for the pros!

Start cards are much sought-after - we have a comfortable quota of guaranteed start cards!

We will arrive in Berlin on Friday or Saturday, check into our hotel and have the days and the evenings off to visit some of Berlin´s countless sights or go shopping in the various quarters or relax and prepare for the run or..... - after all we are in the capital of Germany!

But please do not forget:
On Friday or Saturday your start-number must be picked up at the
Expo BERLIN VITAL at the former Airport Tempelhof,
opening hours: Friday 27.9.24 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 28.9.24 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Please remember to print and bring your participant confirmation!

Any race number that is not picked-up by the end of the expo will expire invariably.Further important notes:

• Presentation of a photo-id (ID-card, passport, driver‘s licence) is mandatory!
• Presentation of the start card is mandatory!
• Your participation documents have to be picked up personally!
• Pick-up by any other person is not possible!
• The athlete’s wristband is your access authorisation to the starting area. The wristband will be attached at the race number pick-up. Please do not remove it before leaving the finishing area on the day of your race.
• If you have your own ChampionChip, please bring it along and present it for the registration at the counter.
• If you have booked a rental chip, you will receive it together with your starting number.
• Every participant will receive a clothes bag.
• T-Shirts / Jackets: the pre-booked official adidas items have to be picked up at the Expo BERLIN-VITAL. A later pick-up is not possible.
• Start-block changes are only possible with the proof of an official certificate.

On Sunday, September 26th - after a healthy breakfast in our hotel - we will proceed to the start area. The start area will open at 6:30 p.m. You will now need to leave your friends and relatives behind, the start area is only open to participants.

We recommend to choose the entrance according to the location of your clothing drop-off.
Please make sure that your wristband which will be tied around your wrist when fetching your race documents is still in place.

The Marathon will start at about 9:15 a.m. There are three starting waves, which depend on your target time and which are fixed by the operator.

Pacemakers are allocated in all 3 starting waves, they carry a blue Pacerflag with the associated target time.

In wave 1 the pacers are for 3:00 - 3:15 and 3:30 h
In wave 2 they are for 3:15 - 3:30 - 3:45 and 4:00 h
In wave 3 they are for 3:30 - 3:45 -4: 00 - 4:15 - 4:30 and 5:00 h

And now you are one of over 45.000 runners! Along the course you will enjoy fascinating views and sights, about 1 million spectators, numerous live bands and so much more!

See the course of 2019 here, subject to change:
BMW BERLIN-MARATHON course 29.9.2019, please click!

After the Marathon, you can reach your hotel after a very short walk - no queueing for taxis or waiting for busses!

Time measurement is done exclusively with the start-card (no further costs for you)

The Marathon is over and you will remember it for the rest of your life!
In addition to your personal memories we can offer a special souvenir for participants:

• BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Event Shirt, ladies and gents, sizes XS bis XL, 40 €
• BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Finisher Shirt, ladies and gents, sizes XS bis XL, 40 €
• BMW BERLIN-MARATHON LEGEND Jacket, ladies and gents, sizes XS bis XL, 120 €
• Medal engraving 12 €
• BMW BERLIN-MARATHON starting numbers magnets, 4 pieces 9,90 €
• BMW BERLIN-MARATHON photo package 34,90 €

While stocks last, prices subject to change.

For "first aid" after the run, you can book the Pasta Lounge, 25 € p.P.

Save time and long ways at the clothing drop-off before the start and after the finish. We recommend to choose the entrance according to the location of your clothing drop-off.

If you do not select the clothing drop-off, after the finish line you will receive a warming poncho that can be reused at many occasions. You will not receive a clothing bag at the pick up of the race documents.

Please note: Please let us know with your booking, if you prefer the clothing drop-off or a poncho. As there is a limited number of ponchos, the choice between clothing drop-off and poncho is binding and cannot be changed afterwards.

• self-travel on Friday or Saturday (please note: start-numbers must be picked up personally on Friday 23.09. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. or Saturday 24.09. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.!)

Save time and long ways at the clothing drop-off before the start and after the finish. We recommend to choose the entrance according to the location of your clothing drop-off.

If you do not select the clothing drop-off, after the finish line you will receive a warming poncho that can be reused at many occasions. You will not receive a clothing bag at the pick up of the race documents.

Please note: Please let us know with your booking, if you prefer the clothing drop-off or a poncho. As there is a limited number of ponchos, the choice between clothing drop-off and poncho is binding and cannot be changed afterwards.