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Flights to Berlin can be booked now so why not let the team at Travelling Fit help by booking your preferred airline on the dates that best suit you. We can arrange your complete holiday package all in the one place to help you save time and money.
Join 40,000 other marathoners and over 1 million spectators at the BMW Berlin Marathon, part of the World Marathon Majors marathon series. Since its inception in 1974, the course has been moved from the Grunewald, a large forest in West Berlin, to the city centre of West Berlin, to the current course which winds through both parts of the Berlin capital
With its fast, flat course, the Berlin Marathon is perfect if you are looking to improve your marathon time or complete your first race! In fact, the course is home to the current World Record time. The fast, but scenic route takes in many of the sites of Berlin including the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, Berliner Dom, and of course the Brandenburg Gate just before the finish line.
Our travel packages can include guaranteed race entry, accommodation within close proximity to the location of the event, transport and more. With plenty of local runners this marathon fills quickly so don’t miss out, book your travel package today.
Have you thought about extending your stay? Check out our amazing optional tours to make your holiday the trip of a lifetime.
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Flights and Additional Travel
Travelling Fit is a fully accredited travel agency which offers a full range of services to our clients. This enables us to book your flights and additional touring to help us assist you in creating your perfect holiday experience.
Entry Fees
All entry fees are included in the cost of your BMW Berlin Marathon package.
Qualifying Times
There are no qualifying times for this event, however you MUST be at least 18 years old to be eligible to compete.
Start Time
the BMW Berlin Marathon starts at 9.15 am
Cut-Off Times
There is a 6 hour 15 minute cut-off for this event.
Race Timing
Race Timing in the BMW Berlin Marathon is via the Real-Time-Championchip timing method. When you leave the running area after picking up your race number you will be given a timing chip in exchange for the receipt. The chip must be returned by 4:30pm on the day of the race in order to have your deposit refunded.
If the chip is not returned it will be assumed that you have purchased it. Those who own a ChampionChip must bring it along to the Expo to be registered/tested.
Along the route, signs have been posted to mark every kilometre covered, as well as the mile and five mile points. Large clocks giving the current time are located every 5 km.
Race Packets
The race numbers will be issued at the BERLIN VITAL marathon fair from 21 to 23 September upon presentation of the registration confirmation. Alternatively you can have somebody pick it up for you provided they show the original confirmation of entry. Each participant will also receive a clothing bag and a sponge.
Registration confirmations will be mailed to participants at the start of September irrespective of when the registration form was received.
Pace Setters
There are no official pace setters for this event.
Aid Stations
6 Aid Stations are located along the course: at 9, 15, 20, 25, 30, 36 km. Each Aid Station includes the following beverages in this order: water, sweet tea and, starting at the 9 km station, taxofit Sports Drinks.
Additionally bananas and apples are offered at the Gelzone at 27.5km you are offered taxofit Sport Power Liquid Gel in the flavours Red Berries and Citrus with caffeine.
Red Bull (mixed with water) will be offered between 36 & 37km.
Additionally to fully equipped Aid Stations there are several Refreshment Stations offering plain water at the 5, 11.8, 17.5, 22.8, 27.6, 34.3, 37.4 and 40 km marks.
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
There are several tents where you can drop off your clothing bag in the start and finish area. Please, follow the signs and be there early enough, at least one hour before the start.
This area stretches roughly between Otto von Bismarck Allee, Reichstag (parliament building) and Willy Brandt Strasse/Heinrich von Gagern Strasse.
Transport
Transfers to the race start is not required as your hotel is within walking distance of the start/finish area
For those that need to drop out of the race, you can travel back to the starting area free on the day of the race, your race numbers doubling as tickets.
Expo
Expo location to be confirmed.
- Thursday 21 September 2pm – 8pm
- Friday 22 September 11am – 8pm
- Saturday 23 September 9am – 7pm
Finishers T-shirts, Medals and Certificates
All finishers who complete the race inside the cut-off time will receive a certificate and a medal. In early December, a personal certificate with the time and placing, as well as a result list will be automatically sent by mail.
Weather Conditions
The average temperature in September is 15 degrees Celsius (58 degrees Fahrenheit).
Other Events
- 5km Breakfast Run (included as part of your package)
Berlin Marathon Testimonials
Hello Tina, Mari-Mar and all the crew at Travelling Fit. Having just returned from the Berlin Marathon experience I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS on a job really well done! The entire time in ...Hello Tina, Mari-Mar and all the crew at Travelling Fit. Having just returned from the Berlin Marathon experience I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS on a job really well done! The entire time in Germany was made so easy and uncomplicated by your excellent planning and management. It is so good to see company members who clearly love what they do, it sends out good vibes that are infectious. I have no doubt at all that I am going to be a ‘Travelling Fit’ client for many years to come and along the way will be referring as many potential clients to your business as I can. As you well know, referrals are gold but they only come because you are doing a great job, so give yourselves a big pat on the back because you are all running a great business and deserve the success I am sure you will receive.
Thanks for making our holiday a most memorable one.
Dan Cudmore – October 2013 – Berlin MarathonThis is just a short note of thanks and appreciation for the efforts by you and your team. I’ve recovered well from Berlin and started back with some easy running!!! Racing in an unknown part of the world always brings about some mixed feelings and anxiety. However,meeting Achim and the team soon settled all that. They have to be the most professional and enthusiastic team I’ve come across by far! Talk about people who love their job! Nothing was too hard for them and they couldn’t have done enough to make us feel so welcome in Berlin. I’m certain the entire Australian team would feel the same – we all felt right at home. It’s easy to get lost in Berlin and a simple call to Achim and your back on track! The race itself was “fast” and exciting!
Thanks again for all your efforts and looking forward to the next one!!!
Wayne Spies – October 2012 – Berlin MarathonWOW! One of the best weekends ever (2012 BMW Berlin Marathon). Achim was amazing, his level of organization, enthusiasm and support for all of us was really impressive. Julia and Marcia were also so great, they are all such positive people – most of the time I had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming. Apart from the marathon itself, Achim took us to a penthouse restaurant (you may have been there) afterwards where we saw the sun set and moon rise simultaneously whilst looking out over Berlin from 10 stories up. The after party – what a hoot! Again Achim positioned us so that we saw the winner walk to the stage right past us, very uplifting. I felt like I knew them all so well after only 3 days, the rest of the Aussies were also great people, only mistake – didn’t take you up on the Oktoberfest option! Lock me in for next year.
Thanks so much for all your help in making this happen – very grateful,
Geoff Couper – October 2012 – Berlin MarathonWritten By Travelling Fit Runners
As an official Sales agent for the BMW Berlin Marathon, Travelling Fit is very excited to be offering packages to this great event.
The staff at Travelling Fit have run this event and with representatives joining the group in Berlin, you can be assured that we will look after your every need!
Travelling Fit is an accredited travel agency which offers a full range of services to our clients. This enables us to book your flights and additional touring to help us assist you in creating your perfect holiday experience.
Packages Include
- Guaranteed race entry to the 2017 BMW Berlin Marathon (runners only)
- 4 Nights Accommodation at Movenpick Hotel Berlin:
Check in: Thurs 21 Sep Check out: Mon 25 Sep - Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
- Warm-up Run Friday Morning
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Half Day City Tour of Berlin with drop-off at Expo on Friday
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Escort to the start of the Official Breakfast run (Charlottenburng Palace to Olympia Stadium on Saturday)
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Carbo Load Dinner on Saturday
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Celebrations Drinks on Sunday
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Travelling Fit Group Departure to Marathon After-Party Sunday Night
- Personalised Travelling Fit 2XU Running Top
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Invite to Travelling Fit exclusive VIP Facebook Group
exclusive to Travelling Fit runners - Travelling Fit Representative on site and available for questions
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Race Timing Hire, Service Charges & taxes, incl. VAT
| Standard Deposit: | $550 per Runner and per Supporter |
| 2nd Instalment: | $350 per Runner due no later than 10 March 2017 |
| Balance: | Due no later than 23 June 2017 |
