BMW Berlin Marathon
Known as the fastest marathon course of the five World Marathon Majors
About the Race
When: 30th September 2012
Where: Berlin, Germany
The BMW Berlin Marathon, one of the five World Marathon Majors, draws 40,000 runners and an inspiring 1 million spectators. The course is a flat run along the city streets and passes through the iconic Brandenburg Gate toward the finish line. There are plenty of historic landmarks to see along the way, including the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, and Berliner Dom.
Vital Statistics:
- Distance – 42.195K
- Flat, fast loop course around the city
- Time limit of 6:15 hours
- Open to anyone 16 years of age and older
About the Destination
Germany’s capital city, Berlin, is a modern, vibrant, and exciting destination. Much of the city has been rebuilt and restored over the last 50 years and the result is an interesting juxtaposition of old and new architecture. The city offers plenty to see and do for both day and night. Sightseeing during the day could include historical landmarks such as the Reichstag (Parliament Building), Victory Column, Berliner Dom Cathedral, or Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin’s splendid plazas, or any of the city’s many museums covering history, art, culture, film, and much more. The nightlife is known to be dynamic offering dining to tempt any palate, music, dancing, and shows.
Special 2012 Hotel Package Rates:
- Four nights accommodations at the Hotel Concorde September 27 to October 1
- Full breakfast each day
- Cocktail reception
- All hotel taxes
- Half-day city sightseeing on Friday
- Pre-race dinner Saturday evening at the Concorde Hotel
- Private transfer to the race start
- Hosted by Marathon Tours staff
- Guaranteed race entry (additional fee)**
NZ$1,075 per person (double/twin-share)
NZ$1,819.00 per person (single)
** The marathon entry fee is an additional NZ$202.00 per person.
Entry only is not available
Visit the official site of the BMW Berlin Marathon.
Contact us to create your personalized marathon tour at marathontours@hot.co.nz.
