BMW Berlin Marathon 2023

2023 Itinerary

Our travel packages give you the ideal chance to run a World Marathon Marathon while enjoying a trip away to Berlin. You will find a sample 3 night itinerary below.

Friday 22nd September 2023

Please make your own arrangements to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Berlin’s new and only airport) and transport from Berlin airport to your chosen hotel. We give full details of how to get around Berlin in our Final Instructions. We recommend pre-purchasing a Berlin City Pass. This allows you to travel on the over ground/underground and buses throughout your stay. Berlin City Passes can be purchased for a variety of durations. This will save long queuing to purchase individual tickets. More information can be found here.

Sports Travel guides will be at the hotel throughout today to welcome you. Depending on your arrival time today, you may have time to head to the marathon expo to collect your bib number. Our guide will accompany those who have arrived on the morning flights.

Saturday 23rd September 2023

Breakfast at hotel.

If you are taking part in the Breakfast Run, today is the day for this, starting at 09.30. A short bus ride from close to the hotel takes you to the start of this event. The route is approx 6 km.

Alternatively, you are welcome to join our complimentary 5k run, runners and spectators welcome.

If you haven’t been to the Expo on Friday, you can go directly from the Olympic Stadium by U-Bahn to collect your bib number and any pre-ordered items.

For those not doing the Breakfast Run, guide will accompany the group to the Expo at a set time.

The marathon expo features different stands for sports performance, functional wear, endurance sports, medicine, active tourism, and much more.

You can also watch the Inline Skating at the marathon start line or at a location closer to the hotel. The start is usually at 15.30 close to the Brandenburg Gate. The rest of your day is free for sightseeing!

Sunday 24th September 2023: BMW Berlin Marathon Race Day and After Party

The start is at 09.15am, with 4 starting waves. Travel is free for runners using public transport today (you must wear your bib). The start and finish areas are on Straße des 17 Juni, just beyond the Brandenburg Gate.

At the finish line, don’t forget to return your timing chip into one of the buckets provided.

After you have finished, our guide will welcome you back at the hotel.

Celebrate your achievement this evening and experience the Bavarian way of life in Berlin at the Hofbrau Berlin during Oktoberfest with live music, drinks and food!

HOFBRAUHAUS SHOW

Bavarian music from traditional to modern, party music and Oktoberfest music as well as Schuhplattler, musical cowbells, yodelling, alphorn players and more
Duration: 5 hours (including breaks)

The food is the following:

STARTER

Selection of sausage and cheese cold cuts, herbal quark Coleslaw, sausage salad,
Tomato mozzarella, potato salad, green salads, toppings, house dressing
Selection of bread and butter

MAIN COURSES

Munich Weisswurst with sweet mustard and pretzel
Fried chicken breast with aromatic potato gnocchi and Basil Pesto-Fried Vegetables
Pasta Penne with beef Bolognese Sauce and Parmesan
Roast pork with potato dumplings and gravy
Vegan vegetable lasagne with tomato ragout
Pieces of pork knuckle with potato dumplings, gravy and sauerkraut

DESSERT

Warm Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) with apple compote and vanilla
Panna cotta with raspberry sauce
Fruit salad

Monday 25th September 2023

Discover more of Berlin, if time permits. You can book extra nights with us if you want to stay on a bit longer to enjoy this fantastic city (subject to availability).

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BMW Berlin Marathon