{"id":189,"date":"2023-06-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:08:12","slug":"berlin-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/es\/berlin-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Carrera a la Puerta de Brandeburgo. El marat\u00f3n m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido: Berl\u00edn."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Berlin, Germany. September 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of running the <strong>Berlin Marathon<\/strong>? \ud83c\udf89 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re not alone\u2014and it&#8217;s one of the smartest choices you can make as a runner. This World Marathon Major is famous for its fast, flat course, stunning city landmarks, and electric atmosphere. Whether you&#8217;re chasing a new personal best, ticking off a bucket list race, or planning your first marathon abroad, Berlin delivers on every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In 2018 we ran the 42 kilometers through the streets of Berlin, raced to the iconic Brandenburg Gate, and witnessed Eliud Kipchoge stop the timer at 2:01:09, the world record at the time, and here&#8217;s our experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Brandenburg Gate finish line to the unbeatable crowd energy in Kreuzberg, this blog will help you get the most out of your Berlin Marathon experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re already signed up or just starting to dream about it\u2014this is the place to start. \ud83c\udfc1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TLDR; &#8220;Too long, didn&#8217;t read&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I just want to run! Take me to <a href=\"#BerlinRace\">RACE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have 1 minute. Take me to <a href=\"#BerlinInfo\">USEFUL INFORMATION<\/a> and <a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQs.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running is my excuse for travelling. Take me to <a href=\"#BerlinTrip\">TRIP<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running is my excuse for eating. Take me to <a href=\"#BerlinCarbo\">CARBOLOADING<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want to know what to read in the plane. Take me to <a href=\"#BerlinBook\">ONE BOOK<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BerlinTrip\"><strong><strong>\ud83c\udf0d<\/strong><\/strong> The trip \ud83d\udcf7; what to see in Berlin if you are there for marathon weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We ran the 2018 Berlin marathon just spending one weekend there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We traveled, ran and came back home. This is an option that many runners opt for, thanks to the many connecting flights between the German capital and multiple European cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re doing like us and spending a weekend in Berlin for the marathon, there\u2019s plenty to explore beyond the race itself. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Brandenburg1-1024x776.jpg\" alt=\"Branderburg gate in Berlin the day before the 2018 Berlin marathon\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Brandenburg1-1024x776.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Brandenburg1-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Brandenburg1-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Brandenburg1-1536x1164.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Brandenburg1-2048x1552.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brandenburg gate before the race<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Start with a stroll through the iconic Brandenburg Gate \ud83d\udeaa, where the marathon finishes, and soak in the history of this amazing city. Nearby, you can visit the Reichstag building \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f with its stunning glass dome offering panoramic views of Berlin\u2019s skyline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe \ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f, a powerful and moving tribute just a short walk away. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall-881x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A fragment of the Berlin Wall that we visited during the Berlin Marathon weekend\" class=\"wp-image-8342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall-881x1024.jpeg 881w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall-768x893.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A visit to the Berlin Wall is a must too \u2014 fragments of the wall still stand throughout the city, reminding visitors of its dramatic past and the city\u2019s journey to reunification.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"A fragment of the Berlin Wall that we visited during the Berlin Marathon weekend\" class=\"wp-image-8341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinWall2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For art lovers, the East Side Gallery \ud83c\udfa8 is a must-see: a colorful open-air gallery painted on the Berlin Wall remnants, telling stories of freedom and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the race, take some time to relax and enjoy Berlin\u2019s vibrant neighborhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kreuzberg offers lively street art, cozy caf\u00e9s \u2615, and delicious international eats \ud83c\udf2f, perfect for refueling. If you want a more peaceful escape, the Tiergarten park \ud83c\udf33 is ideal for a gentle walk or stretching your legs post-race. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin is a city full of surprises\u2014perfect for combining racing and sightseeing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Marathon Expo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday was all about the Berlin Marathon Expo, a must-visit event for every runner gearing up for race day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expo was held at the historic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Berlin_Tegel_Airport\">old Tegel airport<\/a><\/strong>, famous for its role in the Cold War airlift that supplied West Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The location gave off a distinct East Berlin vibe, with its large, gray buildings, peeling walls, and concrete surroundings that tell stories of the city\u2019s past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the expo, creativity and marathon spirit were everywhere. Kids enjoyed a fun workshop where they got to draw the marathon \ud83c\udfa8, while two huge pavilions featured the usual marathon merchandise stands alongside vintage propeller planes \u2708\ufe0f&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even a beer garden on the old airstrip \ud83c\udf7a! Though the beer was non-alcoholic, perfect for a sporting event! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We picked up our race essentials like the technical shirt, bib number, timing chip, wristband (which I wore proudly for weeks!), and a finisher shirt that could be pre-ordered with registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We chose our hotel carefully, less than two kilometers from the Tiergarten, so we could easily walk to the start line on race morning \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f. Bonus: the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gdw-berlin.de\/en\/home\/\">German Resistance Memorial<\/a><\/strong> was right across the street, a powerful reminder of Berlin\u2019s history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many hotels during marathon weekend go the extra mile, offering marathon-focused services like full buffets loaded with high-carb meals \ud83c\udf5d\ud83c\udf5e for dinner and breakfast to help runners carb-load and fuel up properly before the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BerlinCarbo\"><strong>\ud83c\udf5c What to eat in Berlin if you are running the marathon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carboloading<\/strong> \ud83c\udf5d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the marathon, fueling up with the right carbs is key to having plenty of energy on race day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Germany, classic carb-rich dishes like <strong>pretzels<\/strong> \ud83e\udd68, <strong>sp\u00e4tzle<\/strong> (soft egg noodles) \ud83c\udf5d, and hearty <strong>potato pancakes<\/strong> \ud83e\udd54 are great options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin also offers delicious rye bread sandwiches loaded with fresh veggies and cheeses \ud83e\udd6a, perfect for slow-release energy. Don\u2019t forget to hydrate with a refreshing glass of <strong>Apfelschorle<\/strong> \ud83c\udf4e\u2014a popular mix of apple juice and sparkling water that\u2019s both tasty and energizing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the pre-race carbo-loading, we searched for Italian restaurants to eat pasta \ud83c\udf5d, ideally close to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casadellibro.com\/libro-berlin-alexanderplatz\/9788437619972\/843075\">Alexanderplatz<\/a><\/strong> and its iconic communications tower, so we could do some sightseeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We found one, but it was not easy, because the gastronomic offer of the area is mainly \u2026 <em>d\u00f6ner kebabs<\/em>. Berlin is, in fact, the birthplace of the d\u00f6ner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protein Recovery<\/strong> \ud83c\udf2d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After crossing the finish line, it\u2019s time to focus on protein and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional German dishes like <strong>Rinderroulade<\/strong> (beef roulade) \ud83c\udf56 or <strong>Bratwurst<\/strong> sausages  paired with sauerkraut offer a satisfying protein boost to help muscles rebuild. In Berlin, you can find amazing <strong>Currywurst<\/strong> \ud83c\udf5b, a spicy sausage dish that\u2019s both flavorful and filling. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading-1024x401.jpeg\" alt=\"Eating protein after the Berlin Marathon: protein recovery with meat\" class=\"wp-image-8340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading-1024x401.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading-300x118.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading-768x301.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading-1536x602.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading-18x7.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carboloading.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A meat feast like no other!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For a lighter option, try <strong>quark<\/strong> (a creamy dairy product) with fresh fruit \ud83c\udf53\u2014rich in protein and gentle on the stomach after a long run. Pair it with a warm herbal tea \u2615 to soothe your body and celebrate your achievement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We left the <em>D\u00f6ner kebabs <\/em>\ud83c\udf62 for after the race. They are very tasty, but also very high in calories, fat, and sodium. A standard-sized chicken or lamb kebab has up to 800 calories, of which 80g are carbohydrates, 50g are protein and 40g are fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another caloric bomb that will fuel your marathon is <em>Currywurst<\/em>, a Berlin specialty. Sliced sausage \ud83c\udf2d served with a spiced ketchup sauce and topped with curry powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BerlinRace\">\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f The Marathon\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We got up at 6am, and took advantage of the breakfast buffet, full of runners and high-carb foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature was going to rise to more than 15\u00b0C\/59\u00b0F degrees by mid-morning, but in the morning it was cold, so we covered ourselves with some thermal blankets that we could leave behind at the start point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We dressed in short sleeves \/ tank top. By the way: in a marathon, you see all kinds of clothes&#8230; but in this one I swear I saw an elderly woman in panties! Either that, or her sport shorts had a very \u201ccute\u201d aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrived at the <strong>Tiergarten <\/strong>and as we passed the boxes for the fastest runners, we saw a group of elite runners stretching. With their wiry bodies, they were unmistakable. And there he was, Eliud Kipchoge, who smiled and even allowed himself to be photographed with some of the amateur runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 9:15 we saw the elite runners take off, as it was broadcasted in the big screens. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8a-HfNE3EIo\">Chariots of Fire<\/a>\u201d played and those of us in the slowest boxes inched our way to the starting line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the speaker gave us instructions (we were in Germany, so the instructions were man-da-to-ry) and suddenly 45.000 souls started the \u201cViking clap\u201d. It&#8217;s just awesome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even now, as I write these lines, I am moved when I remember it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, what I experienced right afterwards was more prosaic: a Spaniard easily gulping down two gels, two American girls streaming live their dances with a lot of makeup on (how can the make up last 4+ hours, I wonder?)&#8230; and a German woman choosing to urinate on the grass instead of queuing for the toilets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First kilometers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The marathon is perfectly organized. In addition to being the fastest in the world, you pass in front of famous monuments and buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the marathon photographers are perfectly positioned to take pictures of you in front of them, as can be seen in the pictures I included: it is simply perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-Column.jpg\" alt=\"Running past the Victory Column in the Berlin Marathon 2018\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-Column.jpg 681w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-Column-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Running past the Victory Column<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The route takes you around the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Berlin_Victory_Column\">Victory Column<\/a><\/strong> and then past the historical <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitberlin.de\/en\/reichstag-in-berlin\">Reichstag<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the streets, there are many people cheering, with children and their typical \u201c<em>tap here for power<\/em>\u201d signs. Running with us we saw mexicans shouting \u201c<em>\u00a1Viva M\u00e9xico!<\/em>\u201d, a group of Thais, another of Swiss&#8230; more from Costa Rica, Namibia, Singapore, Zimbabwe&#8230; an American dressed as &#8220;Captain America&#8221;, a Chinese as a panda bear, and a Catalan with a &#8220;<em>caminem i fem historia<\/em>&#8221; t-shirt. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2018-BerlinMarathon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Running the Berlin Marathon 2018\" class=\"wp-image-8335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2018-BerlinMarathon-1.jpg 407w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2018-BerlinMarathon-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2018-BerlinMarathon-1-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One person was running while jumping rope! A group of three were dressed as musketeers, and another of six, as characters from Asterix (the one who was dressed as Obelix even had a fake menhir!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 to 30 kilometers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we progressed, we realized that the course is indeed very flat. A sign on a bridge reminded us that \u201c<em>you are on the fastest route<\/em>\u201d while in the audience, a spectator advocated that \u201c<em>pain is only the French word for bread<\/em>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onlookers do cheer, although in a more discreet way than in other marathon majors. There are also music bands throughout the race: I remember a soloist singing &#8220;a capella&#8221; in Turkish who seemed out of tune. We joked about it: \u201c<em>he makes you ran faster, as you want to leave his cooing behind<\/em>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-pic-3.jpg\" alt=\"Running the Berlin Marathon 2018\" class=\"wp-image-8336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-pic-3.jpg 542w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-pic-3-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-pic-3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On a private balcony, some people played Madness&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GJ2X9SANsME\">&#8220;House of fun&#8221;<\/a> at full volume, sparking the enthusiasm of many runners, some of whom did a kind of impromptu &#8220;ska&#8221; while running \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We kept running through icons in Berlin; we accumulated kilometers while seeing the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiser_Wilhelm_Memorial_Church\">memorial church of kaiser Wilhelm<\/a><\/strong>, bombed during the WWII, or the many museums. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-25.jpg\" alt=\"Running the streets of Berlin during the Berlin Marathon 2018\" class=\"wp-image-202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-25.jpg 682w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-25-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Running the streets of Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And then, at kilometer 41, we made one last turn and saw the Brandenburg Gate! &#8220;<em>Let&#8217;s race to the gate!<\/em>&#8221; (which is the motto of the marathon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last kilometers &#8211; the Fridolin &#8220;High five&#8221; incident!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last kilometers, there were cameras, a non-alcoholic beer offer (really?) and lots of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a personal note, Roger almost caused an incident to go to do a high-five with Fridolin! He did a high-five indeed and upseted a few runners at the same time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fridolin, you might ask? Fridolin Flink is the mascot of the Berlin Marathon.&nbsp;He is a friendly, cartoon-like figure that is often seen at the event, including during the press conference and alongside the leading runners:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fridolin.jpg\" alt=\"Fridolin Flink, Berlin Marathon's mascot\" class=\"wp-image-8339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fridolin.jpg 778w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fridolin-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fridolin-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fridolin-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fridolin Flink, Roger&#8217;s new friend<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We finished on a high, racing to the gate and super excited, while the loudspeakers announced that this marathon had been the fastest in history! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-37.jpg\" alt=\"Last meters of Berlin marathon 2018 at the Brandenburg gate\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-37.jpg 682w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Berlin-marathon-37-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Last meters: past Brandenburg gate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Eliud Kipchoge had set a new world record by more than a minute, something that had not happened in more than 50 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:175px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-121\" alt=\"Useful information\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Useful information<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"BerlinInfo\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Berl\u00edn Marathon (42K)<\/strong>. First edition: 1974<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf10 Berlin Marathon Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc3<\/strong> Number of runners: around 45.000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/strong> Third week of September in Berlin, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/destinations\/\">Germany<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/blog\/\">Europe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc5f&nbsp;Urban: bring shoes for asphalt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong> One of the fastest marathons worldwide, if not the fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong> Perfect organisation. And one of the Abbott Marathon Majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Berlin Marathon \u2013 FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>When is the Berlin Marathon 2025?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 The race is scheduled for <strong>Sunday, September 28, 2025<\/strong>. It typically takes place in late September, but be sure to check the official site for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>How do I get to the start line?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude87 The starting area is on <strong>Stra\u00dfe des 17. Juni<\/strong>, near the Brandenburg Gate. Your bib usually includes <strong>free public transportation<\/strong> access on race day\u2014super convenient!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>What\u2019s the course like?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Fast, flat, and legendary! The route winds through Berlin\u2019s most iconic landmarks, making it perfect for <strong>personal bests and first marathons<\/strong> alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Is there a cut-off time?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f Yes\u2014runners must finish within <strong>6 hours and 15 minutes<\/strong> of their wave start. Stick to your pace and enjoy the city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>What\u2019s the weather usually like?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Expect mild, runner-friendly conditions: <strong>10\u201318\u00b0C (50\u201364\u00b0F)<\/strong>. Mornings can be chilly, so layer smart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Are there pacers?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf88 Yes! Pacers are available for a variety of finish times. Look for their signs or balloons in your starting corral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>What should I know about hydration and nutrition on the course?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca7 Aid stations are every few kilometers, offering <strong>water, electrolyte drinks, bananas, and energy gels<\/strong>. Pay extra attention to fueling around KM 25\u201335!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Can spectators cheer along the course?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfb6 Definitely! Berlin\u2019s crowds are <strong>electric<\/strong>, with cheering zones, live music, and a ton of support\u2014especially in Kreuzberg, Mitte, and near the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>What\u2019s at the finish line?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd47 You\u2019ll get a <strong>medal<\/strong>, post-race snacks, and serious runner euphoria. The finish area is in Tiergarten, just past the Brandenburg Gate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinMedals.png\" alt=\"The Running Ginger with her medal after finishing the Berlin Marathon in 2018\" class=\"wp-image-8345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinMedals.png 682w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinMedals-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinMedals-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BerlinMedals-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>What should I do after the race?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf7b Celebrate like a Berliner! Grab a <strong>currywurst, a cold beer<\/strong>, or stroll through sights like <strong>Museum Island<\/strong> or the <strong>East Side Gallery<\/strong>. You\u2019ve earned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:77px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3409\" height=\"1411\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-635\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground.png 3409w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-1024x424.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-1536x636.png 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-2048x848.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3409px) 100vw, 3409px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Map<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BerlinMap-1024x713.png\" alt=\"Berlin Marathon Course Map\" class=\"wp-image-664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BerlinMap-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BerlinMap-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BerlinMap-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BerlinMap-1536x1069.png 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BerlinMap.png 2027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:93px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1396\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">One book<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BerlinBook\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>&#8220;My Century&#8221;, by Gunter Grass<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For this trip, I read again &#8220;My Century&#8221; by Gunter Grass, a book I had read about ten years ago, and which consists of 100 chapters, with different stories, one for each year of the 20th century. An amazing book, well documented, harsh and insightful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will focus here on chapter 42, because of the 42 kilometers \ud83d\ude0f . In this chapter the following sentence is to be found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">I wanted to go back to the front. There he knew at least what he had to count on. I cried, I literally cried, I assure you, when I saw my Cologne from Deutz. It was still smoking and only the cathedral was still standing.<br>[\u2026] Some spoke then of Darmstadt and W\u00fcrzburg, of Nuremberg, Heilbron. And from Berlin, naturally.<\/p>\n<cite>Gunter Grass, &#8220;My century&#8221;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>These words describe the Allied bombing raids during that year. And with these words, the image of Kaiser Wilhelm&#8217;s church, in front of which we ran, returns to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gunter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1416 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gunter.jpg 301w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gunter-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gunter-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A collection of one hundred inter-linked stories celebrating the twentieth century, by Germany&#8217;s most eminent contemporary writer. As the sequence of stories unfolds, a lively and rich picture emerges, an historical portrait of our century in all its grandeur and in all its horror.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:127px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122\" alt=\"To know more\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">To know more&#8230;<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcd6&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Berlin AlexanderPlatz&#8221;, <\/strong>Alfred Dobins.<br>\ud83c\udfac <strong>\u201cWings of Desire (The sky over Berlin)\u201d, <\/strong>Wim Wenders, 1987.<br>\ud83c\udfac <strong>\u201cGood bye Lenin\u201d,<\/strong> Wolfgang Becker, 2003.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Related books and movies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Berlin AlexanderPlatz&#8221;, by Alfred Dobin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not an easy book, but interesting as it captures the difficulties of lower class people in Berlin in the 1920s. A time where Germany was struggling after WWI, and that helps understanding what happened a decade later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Corrimos cuarenta y dos kil\u00f3metros por las calles de Berl\u00edn, terminamos en la ic\u00f3nica Puerta de Brandenburgo y fuimos testigos de c\u00f3mo Eliud Kipchoge deten\u00eda el cron\u00f3metro en dos horas, un minuto y nueve segundos, el r\u00e9cord mundial en ese momento.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,26,27],"tags":[82,30,83,28,29,9,31],"class_list":["post-189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-marathon-major","category-urban","tag-berlin","tag-city-running","tag-germany","tag-marathon","tag-marathon-major","tag-running","tag-urban-running"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Race to the Brandenburg gate. 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