Berlin Marathon · Berlin, Germany from London | Trippin' | Runners & Supporters

Quick facts

👥 Solo, pairs or groups 🏃 World Marathon Major 📅 Race Day: Sunday, late Sept 2026 ✈️ Fly Friday, return Monday 📍 Berlin, Germany 🌡️ 10-18°C race conditions
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Bookings

✈️ Flights - London → Berlin

Omio - Compare flights London → Berlin

Multiple daily options: BA, easyJet, Ryanair

🏨 Accommodation

Recommended areas

Expedia - Hotels near Brandenburg Gate Booking.com - Berlin Marathon accommodation

Best areas: Mitte (best logistics) · Tiergarten · Charlottenburg

🎽 Marathon Entry & Expo

BMW Berlin Marathon - Official entry portal

Bib collection: Tempelhof Airport Expo Hall

🚇 Local Transport

Berlin WelcomeCard - Unlimited U-Bahn, S-Bahn & buses

Public transport included race morning for runners

🛡️ Travel & Sports Insurance

SafetyWing - Travel & race cover

💡 Booking Tips

→Stay within walking distance of Brandenburg Gate if possible
→Book hotels as soon as ballot results release - prices spike fast
→Avoid experimenting with new food the day before the race
→Public transport is faster than taxis on race morning
→Bring a throwaway layer for start line warmth
📍 Brandenburg Gate · Berlin, Germany 52.5° N · 13.4° E
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Schedule

Friday Arrival & Settle In
16:00 Arrive London airport
18:00 Flight departs London → Berlin
21:00 Arrive Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
21:45 Train or taxi to hotel (≈35-40 mins)
22:30 Hotel check-in
23:00 Light walk + early sleep (avoid heavy meals)
Saturday Expo + Shakeout Day
08:30 Easy breakfast near hotel
10:00 Head to Marathon Expo (Tempelhof Airport)
10:30 Collect bib, timing chip & race pack
11:30 Walk expo briefly (avoid long standing time)
13:00 Lunch - carb-focused, familiar foods
15:00 Shakeout run (3-5 km easy) in Tiergarten
16:00 Stretch + mobility session
17:30 Prepare race kit - lay everything out
18:30 Early pasta dinner
20:00 Hydration + relax
21:30 Lights out 🌙
Sunday Race Day 🏅
06:00 Wake up
06:15 Light breakfast - banana, toast, oats, coffee
06:45 Leave hotel for start area
07:30 Arrive start zone near Brandenburg Gate
08:30 Race start waves begin
08:30
-13:30 🏃 Berlin Marathon - Flat, fast course through central Berlin
🏛️ Victory Column 🏙️ Potsdamer Platz ⛪ Berlin Cathedral 🚪 Final stretch through Brandenburg Gate
13:30 Finish area - medal, snacks, recovery zone
14:30 Return to hotel, shower & rest
18:30 Celebration dinner 🎉 (well earned)
20:30 Short evening walk or relaxed drinks
Monday Recovery & Departure
09:30 Slow breakfast + recovery walk
11:00 Optional sightseeing - Museum Island, Prenzlauer Berg, Tiergarten
14:30 Head to airport
17:00 Flight departs Berlin → London
18:00 Arrive London
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Alternative & Supporter Activities

Not running? Supporting from the sidelines? Berlin has world-class culture, food and neighbourhoods - all flat, all walkable, all brilliant.

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Museum Island
Five world-class museums on a Spree island - Pergamon, Bode, Altes Museum and more. Walking distance from the city centre.
Always possible
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Berlin Bike Tour
Flat city, zero hills - ideal for a recovery-pace explore. Cycle past the Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and along the Spree.
Great for recovery
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Café Hopping
Mitte and Kreuzberg have some of Europe's best independent cafés. Strong coffee, good pastries, slow mornings - ideal Sunday.
Always possible
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KaDeWe Food Hall
Europe's second largest department store - the legendary top-floor food hall is an easy post-race indulgence. Impressive and not too far to walk.
Post-race treat
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Tiergarten Walks
Central park in the heart of Berlin - perfect for supporters to watch the race route then relax. Good spots to catch runners at multiple points.
Supporter friendly
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Prenzlauer Berg
Coffee shops, brunch spots and a charming neighbourhood atmosphere. One of Berlin's most relaxed districts, great for a Monday morning wander.
Always possible
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Berlin Wall Memorial
The Bernauer Strasse memorial is one of the most moving and well-preserved sections of the Wall, with free entry and open-air exhibitions.
Always possible
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Celebration Drinks
Berlin's bar scene is legendary. From classy wine bars to cosy biergartens in Mitte, Sunday night is yours to celebrate properly.
Post-race reward