Event Information
Package Details: 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon
View all package details in our “Package Flyer”
*Prices in the package flyer
Inclusions:
- Guaranteed race entry to the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon
- Four nights’ accommodation at the Marriott Berlin Hotel. Arrive Thursday 24th September, depart Monday 28th September. Extra nights available on request.
- Full breakfast each day, except on arrival day
- Cocktail reception on Thursday, September 24
- Half-day city sightseeing tour with a stop at the EXPO on Friday, September 25 (Local guide and driver gratuities included)
- Pre-race dinner on Saturday, September 26
- Post-race celebration reception on Sunday, September 27
- All hotel taxes included
- Hosted by the Marathon Tours NZ staff
We can also assist with:
- Airfares
- Additional nights to extend your stay
- Airport / Hotel transfers
- Sightseeing and activities
IMPORTANT: We are unable to sell race entries separately or outside of a tour package
Course Outline
Start: Straße des 17. Juni
The marathon begins on the wide boulevard of Straße des 17. Juni, with the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column (Siegessäule) setting a stunning backdrop for the start.
Key Course Highlights:
Victory Column (Siegessäule)
Early in the race, runners pass the towering Victory Column, a symbol of Berlin’s history.
Tiergarten
The route winds through Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest park, offering a serene green space in the heart of the city.
Charlottenburg and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The course heads west towards Chalottenburg, where runners pass the historic and poignant Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a reminder of Berlin’s wartime past.
Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm)
A lively stretch filled with shops, cafes, and cheering crowds adds to the energy of the race
Schöneberg and Kreuzberg
These diverse neighborhoods offer vibrant street scenes and enthusiastic supporters lining the streets
Alexanderplatz and the Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm)
Midway through the race, runners glimpse the TV Tower, one of Berlin’s most recognisable landmarks, towering over Alexanderplatz.
Museum Island and Berlin Cathedral
A scenic stretch through historic Berlin features views of the stunning Berlin Cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Museum Island.
Checkpoint Charlie and Potsdamer Platz
A poignat section of the course passes Checkpoint Charlie, a historic symbol of the Cold War, before reaching the bustling modern hub of Potsdamer Platz.
Finish: The Brandenburg Gate
The race culminates with a triumphant run through the majestic Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin’s most iconic landmarks, before finishing just beyond it.
