Berlin continues to astonish with the performances run there, with Kenyan runner Wilson Kipsang tearing up the roads in 2013 with a World best of 2hrs 03mins 23sec - replacing the previous record of compatriot Patrick Makau run on the same course by 15sec - the time in 2014 by Kimetto of 2hrs 02min 57sec survived by a few seconds as the winning time was 2.03 by Bekele in 2016. 2017 was billed as a big head-to-head and sub-2hr attempt by Bekele and Eluid Kipchoge, but rainy conditions saw Bekel…
Berlin continues to astonish with the performances run there, with Kenyan runner Wilson Kipsang tearing up the roads in 2013 with a World best of 2hrs 03mins 23sec - replacing the previous record of compatriot Patrick Makau run on the same course by 15sec - the time in 2014 by Kimetto of 2hrs 02min 57sec survived by a few seconds as the winning time was 2.03 by Bekele in 2016. 2017 was billed as a big head-to-head and sub-2hr attempt by Bekele and Eluid Kipchoge, but rainy conditions saw Bekele pull out and Kipchoge run 2.03.32. However, in 2018 Kipchogi inproved the World best to 2.01.39 - which was simply sensational - and then Kenenisa Bekele almost topped it, finishing just 2 seconds slower in 2019.Â
From our own group of runners we estimate tha about 80% ran personal best times and proof this is definitly the race to do if you are looking for improvements in your times.
Berlin is a cool city to visit - so much to see and do - add to this the fastest marathon in history then you really should have it on your hit list.
For 2020 we again have a choice of two very good hotels in their category, the 4-star Superior Scandic Berlin Potsdammerplatz and the 5-star Hotel Palace Berlin - both hotels are in the favoured locations, close to the main shopping Streets, like Pottsdammer Platz and Kurfurstendamm and with easy connections to the excellent Berlin S and U-bahn system. We have used the Scandic and Palace hotels for several years now and we are pleased to return in 2020 as the feedback from clients on both the standard of the hotels and their location.Â
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SCANDIC BERLIN POTSDAMMER PLATZ****SuperiorÂ
This 4-star superior and modern hotel is located beside the Potsdamer Platz entertainment district in the centre of Berlin. The Scandic Hotel offers rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.
The spacious rooms at the Scandic Hotel Potsdamer Platz feature a contemporary Scandinavian design. Every room has French windows, wooden floors, an armchair and a stylish bathroom with bath or shower.
The Scandinavian-style restaurant with plant decorations serves Berlin and international specialities as well as a buffet breakfast with organic options. Dining is possible on the terrace in summer.
The 8th-floor gym offers panoramic views over Potsdamer Platz, and has easy access to theBrandberg Gate area for the start and finishof the marathon. Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks can be borrowed at reception.
The Scandic Hotel Berlin offers on-site parking. Regular bus, S-Bahn and underground train services are available at Potsdamer Platz.
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HOTEL PALACE BERLIN*****
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This hotel offers a free pool with hot tub, modern fitness centre and spa. It is located opposite Berlin Zoo, a 4-minute walk from the Gedächtniskirche Church and the Kurfürstendamm shopping street. The famous KaDeWe department stores are just 750 yards away. For a warm up run the Tiergarten is just a couple of minutes away.
All soundproofed rooms at the Hotel Palace Berlin feature classically modern décor, and free Wi-Fi in all areas and rooms. Guests are welcome to use a free internet computer in the lobby. Much of the hotel was renovated in 2013.
Breakfast is served daily in the Bon Dia restaurant, which features local and international specialities. Guests at the Hotel Palace can relax in the Lobby Lounge cafe and bar. The on-site House of Gin bar offers more than 150 varieties of Gin and cocktails.
The Palace Berlin offers its guests massage services and personal trainers. This was renovated in 2013 with brand-new equipment. Rental bicycles are also available.
Zoologischer Garten Train Station is a 5-minute walk from Hotel Palace Berlin. It provides direct connections to Schönefeld Airport and Tegel Airport
Fri 25/Sat 26 September : Arrivals on your own booked flights. Make your way to your hotel for 2 or 3-nights (€3 on the S-bahn from airport or purchase a 4-day Tourist card for unlimited travel on the public transport throughout the city and discounts at many tourist sights).
If you arrive at the hotel by 5.30pm on Friday join us and we will escort you to registration.
All bookings must include Saturday & Sunday nights - early arrivals and post-marathon extensions are possible at the extra day prices shown on the Price pannel.Â
Sat 26 Sept: INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST RUN. join us at the International Breakfast Run - a 6km slow jog with 10,000 others from Charlottenburg Castle to finish inside the impressive Olympic Stadium.
Sun 27 Sept: RACE DAY Early breakfast. We will leave the hotels as a group at 7.30am (making our way by S-bahn to Brandenburg Gate. Race start time is 9.15am for wave A, and then at intervals after that for later waves. We will arrive by 8am giving plenty of time to drop bags and make your way to the start corals - this takes much longer then you think.
Only runners can go into the start coral area -Â at 8.30am we escort family and friends spectating to various points on the route - usually at 8km, 20km and 39km, which are all easily accessable using the U-Bahn.
Early breakfast from 6am has been arranged in our hotels.
Mon 28 Sept: Check-out time from our hotels is 12-noon. Give yourself plenty of time to get back to the airport for your flight home. You can leave luggage at the hotel concierg if you are taking a late flight.
Extended stays are possible.
SCANDIC BERLIN POTSDAMMER PLATZ****
| PRICES PER PERSON | TWIN ROOM | SINGLE ROOM |
| 2-NIGHTS* | £329 | £499 |
| 3-NIGHTS | £429 | £679 |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | £100 | £180 |
 PALACE HOTEL*****
| PRICES PER PERSON | TWIN ROOM | SINGLE ROOM |
| 2-NIGHTS* | £359  |  £539 |
| 3-NIGHTS | £499 |  £799 |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | £140 |  £260 |
* Two night stays must be Saturday and Sunday nights, 3 nights can be Friday, Saturday and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday and Monday.Â
DEPOSIT
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Final balance is due 10 weeks before departure -Â 29 July 2019
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