Ready to run as fast as the Germans drink their beer? 🍻 Head over to Berlin for one of the fastest half marathons in the world! ⚡️ That's right: with a course that's sheltered from the wind 💨, very flat 📏, and featuring an elite field of runners 👆, the Berlin Half Marathon has been the site of the last 7 world half marathon records 😅.
But the real highlight this year is that this highly sought-after half marathon is joining (and logically) the SuperHalfs series! 🏆 So, a quick reminder, the SuperHalfs comprise 6 races - 60 months - 1 medal! 🤩 To clear things up, you have 60 months to participate in 6 half marathons taking place in: Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff, Valencia, and now Berlin! You can participate in the races in any order, but within the given timeframe 📅. At the end of this journey, you'll receive a medal during your last race 🏅.
If that's not great news! Get ready to be the next one, in April, to race through Berlin's famous avenues 😜. But hurry, spots fill up fast! 🏃♂️ It kicks off at 10:05 AM in the city with a bang 🚩. Even better than a quick tourist train, you'll explore the most popular spots in the capital, including the Großer Tiergarten, the city's largest and oldest park, the Charlottenburg Palace 🏰 (a sight to behold), the Siegessäule, a symbol of Prussia's victory over Denmark, and more... You'll start at the victory column (named appropriately 🏆) and finish at the Brandenburg Gate. As for the rest, we'll leave that as a surprise 🎁.
Even if the weather might not be perfect, with chilly temperatures 🌬️ and unpredictable conditions 😬, you won't be freezing. The event's fantastic atmosphere and the locals' hospitality will likely warm your heart 🔥, and the numerous activities will have you moving! 🎉 Once your journey in the capital is complete, we recommend indulging in a leberwurst (a flavorful liver sausage spread 😋). If you're not a meat eater, you'll find plenty to enjoy: Berlin is the vegan and vegetarian cuisine capital of the world! 🥑 It's also a city rich in history, perfect for history enthusiasts.
So, what's the saying? Ich bin finisher! 🇩🇪
You can collect your race gear at the Half Marathon Expo 2025 on:
Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 11 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 9 AM to 6:30 PM
There is no parking available for cars, but the area is easily accessible by public transportation. Your race bib serves as a ticket in zone AB from 5 AM to 7 PM.
Subway: Friedrichstraße or Unter den Linden (U6), Brandenburger Tor or Bundestag (U5), Potsdamer Platz (U2)
S-Bahn: Hauptbahnhof or Friedrichstraße (S3, S5, S7, S75), Brandenburger Tor or Friedrichstraße (S1, S2, S25)
Regional trains: Hauptbahnhof
There are 4 refreshment stations along the Berlin Half Marathon route:
5 km: water - tea - Maurten Drink Mix
10.5 km: water - tea
14.5 km: water - tea - banana - Maurten Gel Zone
17.5 km: water - tea - Maurten Drink Mix - banana
Yes, once you cross the starting line, you have 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete the Berlin Half Marathon.
You can check the race rules here
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