The BMW Berlin Marathon is always one of our most popular Marathon Major trips. It is easy to understand why: it's a long weekend destination for UK runners, Berlin is an uber cool city, its more affordable than the other majors and the course's flat profile and long straight roads make it one of the quickest marathon routes in the world. That course is ideal for runners aiming for a personal best time or even a world record. In fact 13 world records have been set in Berlin over the years. Th…
The BMW Berlin Marathon is always one of our most popular Marathon Major trips. It is easy to understand why: it's a long weekend destination for UK runners, Berlin is an uber cool city, its more affordable than the other majors and the course's flat profile and long straight roads make it one of the quickest marathon routes in the world.
That course is ideal for runners aiming for a personal best time or even a world record. In fact 13 world records have been set in Berlin over the years. The route takes runners past some of Berlin's most famous sights, including the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, offering a unique way to experience the city's history and culture at ground level. The race always draws huge crowds and with more than 80 bands playing around the course, running Berlin is definitley more than just a running race.
With demand for Abbott Marathon Majors entries going through the roof in the last couple of years, we expect our packages to sell out quickly. This year we are offering two hotels options both in the centre of Berlin and both walking distance from the start/finish area in the Tiergarten. They both have good access to a host of public transport stations to get you to and from the Airport and the Expo.
Our guaranteed entries can only be booked with one of our hotel packages, which have a three night minimum on a bed and breakfast basis. Race entry includes a 4-day Berlin public transport travel pass.
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HOTEL BRISTOL BERLIN ****
Embracing a legacy of distinction since its grand opening in 1952, Hotel Bristol Berlin stands is an iconic hotel situated along the renowned Kurfürstendamm in the west city centre. As the singular bastion of luxury, this historic hotel is known for its refined elegance.
With 245 rooms and 58 suites, Hotel Bristol Berlin offers an unparalleled sanctuary of opulence. You can dine at the Bristol Lounge & Eatery, the hotel's exclusive lobby lounge, where culinary excellence takes centre stage or take your breakfast on one of the balconies look out over Berlin. If you have the energy before or after the marathon you can work out in the excellent fitness room, swim in the indoor pool or relax and recover in the hotel spa.
The hotel is close to a host of public transport links including the Zoological Gadens and Kurfurstendamm and more impportantly it's 500m from the Tiergarten. The marathon starts 35-40 minutes walk from the hotel in the middle of the Tiergarten.
SCANDIC, POTSDAMER PLATZ ****
The Scandic Hotel is a modern Nordic eco-labeled hotel located beside the Potsdamer Platz entertainment district in the centre of Berlin. The Scandic Hotel features rooms with a contemporary Scandinavian design, offering free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Every room has French windows, wooden floors, an armchair, air cooling systems and a stylish bathroom with bath or shower. Many rooms are also suitable for guests with limited mobility.
The Scandinavian-style restaurant serves a wonderful daily buffet breakfast with organic, gluten-free and lactose-free options. Child-friendly dining options are also available and there is a breakfast buffet specifically for children. The 8th-floor gym offers panoramic views over Potsdamer Platz, and more importantly the nearby Tiergarten Park, where the marathon starts and finishes, is just a short walk away from the hotel. Regular bus, S-Bahn and underground train services are available at Potsdamer Platz, which again is a short walk from the hotel.
Fri 25 Sept: Since we have a 3-night minimum stay at all our hotels, most clients will be arriving today. You will need to book your own flight into Berlin and then make your own way to the hotel (runner entries come with a four day transport pass around Berlin).
If you arrive at your hotel before 5pm on Friday you can join us for a group trip to the EXPO to pick up your numbers.
Sat 26 Sept: A time to shake off the travel with a short jog up to and around the Tiergarten alternatively you can run the Generali 5K, which is organised by the BMW Berlin Marathon (you have to enter the race directly, entry in 2025 was €35) which starts at Postdammer Platz and uses the marathon finish just past the Brandenburg Gate. Meet your 2:09 Events representative in the lobby of your respective hotel at 8am and we'll go to the start of the 5K together.
Sun 27 Sept: RACE DAY. Early breakfast has been arranged in our hotels from 6am.
Based on the 2025 race start schedule, you should think about leaving the hotel between 7.15-7.30am making our own way to the start area in the Tiergarten. The race start time in 2025 was 9.15am for wave A, and then at intervals after that for later waves. It is a 20-30 minute walk from the Scandic and more like 35-40 minutes from the Bristol. There are public transport options as well, but they are unlikely to be much quicker. The Bristol is on the west side of the Tiergaten near Kurfurstendamm, the Scandic is close to Potsdammer Platz which is south of the Brandenburg Gate and a little closer to the start/finish area.
Only runners can go into the start coral area - at 8.30am we will escort family and friends spectating to various points on the route - usually at 8km, 20km and 39km, which are all easily accessible using the U-Bahn. Generally we have a dozen or so spectators at each hotel and we'll all meet together at 8km on the course although with runners going at different speeds the group tends to disperse after the first viewing point.
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 concierge if you are taking a later flight.
Early arrivals and post-marathon extensions are possible at the extra day prices shown on the price panel. If you have specific room requests outside the standard packages send us a note to info@209events.com and we'll try to accommodate you.
PRICES ARE PER PERSON IN ALL HOTELS.
The prices are as below and are accurate. The entry price of £290 is additional to the hotel prices shown in the table. If you would like a specific price quote please email info@209events.com. The booking form will not confirm any prices.
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HOTEL BRISTOL BERLIN *****
| PRICES PER PERSON | DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM* | SINGLE ROOM |
| 3-NIGHTS |
£729 | £1199 |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | £220 |
£380 |
SCANDIC, POTSDAMER PLATZ ****
| PRICES PER PERSON | DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM* | SINGLE ROOM |
| 3-NIGHTS |
£699 | £1089 |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | £190 |
£320 |
FOR ALL HOTELS
Although you can extend your stay before or after the Marathon, your three-night package for all hotels must include Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Currently we have no avalabiliity for pre-nights on Thursday September 24.
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GUARANTEED RACE ENTRY FEE FOR 2026 BERLIN MARATHON- £290
(including 4-day ticket for the Berlin public transport)
The guaranteed race entries are part of the BMW Berlin-Marathon's International Travel Programme and are only available with one of our hotel packages. The hotel package is also available to non-runners.
DEPOSIT
A deposit is required at the time of booking. Note the booking form does not take money we will follow up your booking with a secure card payment link asking for your deposit as below:
WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE. TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR DEPOSIT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS IF YOU CANCEL THE TRIP DUE TO INJURY, ILLNESS OR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. WE DO NOT REFUND DEPOSITS AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP AFTER IT IS CONFIRMED.
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