Berlin’s streets will be packed on the last weekend of September: More than 70,000 skaters, wheelchair users, handbikers, children and runners from more than 150 nations will be in town on 28 and 29 September – because that is when for the 50th time the Berlin Marathon An overview of the route, closures and supporting program.
1 Where does the route go?
Die 42.195 km long route On Sunday, September 29, the runners will be led along Straße des 17. Juni and Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Alt-Moabit, then along Invalidenstraße, Torstraße and Karl-Marx-Allee to Strausberger Platz.
Heading south, the route goes along Lichtenberger Straße, Heinrich-Heine-Straße, Moritzplatz, Kottbusser Tor and Kottbusser Straße to Hermannplatz in Neukölln, past Hasenheide heading west via Yorckstraße, Grunewaldstraße and Martin-Luther-Straße to Schöneberg Town Hall.
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The route leads through Friedenau and Schmargendorf back into the city via Hohenzollerndamm, Konstanzer Strasse and Kurfürstendamm to Wittenbergplatz. It then goes to Potsdamer Platz via Kleiststrasse and Potsdamer Strasse. The last four kilometres lead along Leipziger Strasse to Gendarmenmarkt and over Unter den Linden through the Brandenburg Gate to the finish on Strasse des 17. Juni.
This year, the organizers expect that for the first time more than 50,000 runners are there.
2 When do the athletes start?
The competition begins on Sunday with the Wheelchair users and Handbikers at 8.50 am in two waves, the main field of the runner follows from 9.15 am in four waves. The start is on the Straße des 17. Juni, between the Brandenburg Gate and the “Kleiner Stern”. Runners should use the entrance opposite the Reichstag building. Wheelchair users and handbikers can reach the start from the Victory Column via the pedestrian path on the Straße des 17. Juni.
The last marathon participants are expected to reach the finish line around 4:15 p.m. – the first at around 11:15 a.m.
3 Are relatives and friends allowed to accompany the athletes to the start?
The start and finish area is only accessible to registered athletes of the 50th Berlin Marathon. However, there is a Grandstand for spectators directly behind the starting point – as well as on the finish line. They are accessible to all visitors free of charge. The entrance is on the side of the Brandenburg Gate.
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There is also a Family meeting point in front of the Paul Löbe House. There, spectators can arrange to meet up with the athletes at the sign with the first letter of their last name.
4 Which international stars are taking part?
International stars such as Tadese Takele, Ronald Korir and Kibiwott Kandie. Tigist Section, Genzebe Dibaba and Yebregual Melese are among the favorites among women. Rosemary Wanjiru has cancelled.
5 Where will the results be published?
On the Website of the 50th Berlin Marathon become all times of the athletes Participants can also submit their Certificates as well as Photos and Download videos and print them out. During the run, cameramen are on the move to capture the atmosphere.
By Result archive The times from previous years are also available. The time is measured with a transponder attached to the back of the start number. This must not be bent in order to guarantee accurate time measurement at the start and finish points. The cost of the transponder is already included in the participation fee. Since it is a one-time product, the transponder does not have to be returned.
6 What happens on Saturday?
The sports weekend kicks off on Saturday, 28 September, at 10 a.m. with the five-kilometre long Run “R5K” over the final five kilometers of the marathon route. The start is at Potsdamer Platz. From there it goes via Leipziger Platz, Gendarmenmarkt and Unter den Linden to the finish of the marathon on Straße des 17. Juni.
At 12 o’clock the Mini-Marathonwhich runs along approximately the same route as the R5K. There is also a Children’s Run for children up to ten years old – from 10.30 a.m. on the runway of the former Tempelhof Airport.
At 12.20 pm the Inlineskating-Marathon. This year the route has been shortened to a course of about eight kilometres, which is completed five times.
7 Where are there closures?
- Already since Friday, 20 SeptemberStraße des 17. Juni is closed between Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße and Brandenburger Tor. According to the traffic information center, Ebertstraße remains open to traffic. This closure will last until Wednesday, October 2, midnight.
- Since Monday, September 23, Ebertstraße is closed between Behrenstraße and Scheidemannstraße/Dorotheenstraße.
- Am Wednesday, September 25from 6 a.m. the closure of Straße des 17. Juni will be extended to Grosser Stern and will then also include Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße. This and the closure of Ebertstraße will end on October 1 at 6 p.m.
- Von Thursday, September 26From 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Monday morning, September 30, John-Foster-Dulles-Allee, Scheidemannstrasse, Dorotheenstrasse and the government district will be closed.
Closures on Saturday, September 28
- Closure of Potsdamer Straße between Potsdamer Platz and Reichpietschufer from 5 a.m.
- From around 8 a.m. the first closures will be put in place for the R5K run and the mini-marathon
- For the skater marathon From around 11 a.m. the following streets will be closed: Straße des 17. Juni, Grosser Stern, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Otto-Suhr-Allee, Hofjägerallee, Reichpietschufer, Potsdamer Straße, Leipziger Straße, Jerusalemer Straße, Markgrafenstraße, Französische Straße, Glinkastraße and Unter den Linden.
These closures will be lifted by around 5 p.m.
Closures on Sunday, September 29
From about 7.30 a.m. to about 5 p.m. the marathon route is closed:
- Mitte und Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: 7.45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: 8 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
- Tempelhof-Schöneberg: 8.15 a.m. to 4.15 p.m.
8 What crossing options are there?
According to the traffic information center, the following crossing options are available for car traffic: In the west of Berlin, the route via the A 100 (city ring) and the Steglitz junction However, during the races the Hohenzollerndamm and Innsbrucker Platz junctions are closed. Traffic jams regularly occur in these areas.
In Mitte and Tiergarten, drivers can use the Tunnel at Alexanderplatz and the Tiergartentunnel Both will remain open throughout the event.
Pedestrians can also use the underpasses of the subway stations along the route to cross the route. These can also be used by cyclists who push their bikes across the crossing.
9 Which bus lines run differently?
There will be changes on numerous routes at the weekend. Buses and trams will have to temporarily change their routes, will be interrupted, shortened or split.
10 What events are taking place?
There is an extensive supporting program for the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Marathon. The centerpiece is the “MOVE”, a temporary structure directly at the Brandenburg Gate. Since 17 and until 30 September There are a variety of free events, meeting opportunities and sports activities that are open to everyone – live concerts, talks, readings, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Die Exhibition “50 Years of the Berlin Marathon” tells the story of the running event and places it in the context of city and world history. The photo exhibition and panel series “Unseen”, which travels from marathon to marathon around the world, can also be seen in “MOVE”. It shows athletes who overcome barriers in different ways.
There will be an opening show directly at the Brandenburg Gate on Friday, September 27, with live performances by, among others, Joy Denalane, Londonbeat and And the treasure of Zikode. Marathon legends like Way to Pippi, Tigst Assefa and the first Berlin winner Gunter Hallas are there.
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In addition, the trade fair Marathon Expo at the former Tempelhof Airport. There is also a Hall of Fame and a Wall of Fame.
On Saturday, September 28, there will be an ecumenical marathon evening prayer – at 4 p.m. in the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
This year RTL is broadcasting the marathon live for the first time. On Sunday, 29 September, presenter Laura Papendick and German running legend Sabrina “Mocki” Mockenhaupt from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. through the program. The major event will be commented on by René Hiepen.
