Marathons abroad
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31 Jan
10:29pm, 31 Jan 2025
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geordiegirl
How wonderful is that Phil I’m sure we can all help work out what you need.
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1 Feb
7:40pm, 1 Feb 2025
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Foxy
I’ve dine the last 3 Berlin marathons (4 in total) good event & sinple logistics. The race starts & finishes by the Brandenburg Gate (500 metres away ?) very close to the Haubahnhof (central train station) The S Bahn (overground trains) & U-Bahn (tube) trains are simple to navigate & the expo is relatively central at the old airport. Have fun & if there any help or advice you need just drop me a line ? |
1 Feb
11:33pm, 1 Feb 2025
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Gipfel
I'm doing Berlin too - looking forward to it! One tip I got was to look at accommodation on/near an S-Bahn or U-Bahn route to the start rather than on a bus route, as the buses could well be cancelled/re-routed/delayed etc on the day, which makes total sense, but might not have thought of it myself!
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2 Feb
4:09pm, 2 Feb 2025
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Foxy
Gipfel wrote: I'm doing Berlin too - looking forward to it! One tip I got was to look at accommodation on/near an S-Bahn or U-Bahn route to the start rather than on a bus route, as the buses could well be cancelled/re-routed/delayed etc on the day, which makes total sense, but might not have thought of it myself! It's tough to find a hotel or hostel that isn't within half a mile of an S or U-Bahn station, its a very good transport Network - I stayed at Hotel Zoo last year, Holiday inn at Potsdam Platz the year before & "Big Momma's" hostel when doing it on the cheap in 2022. |
2 Feb
6:37pm, 2 Feb 2025
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Surrey Phil
Thanks everyone! Probably looking to arrive on Saturday morning and go straight to collect my race pack. Finding accommodation somewhere not too far away. I guess that everyone heads to Berlin Central Station on race day. Hopefully, there is a good service as I am completely in the dark for once! |
2 Feb
7:19pm, 2 Feb 2025
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Vixx
Berlin is amazing - easy place to get around too, and there's good service into the train station on the morning. You'll be fine! 
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2 Feb
9:26pm, 2 Feb 2025
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Gipfel
Yes, I thought the transport system looked very good - as you say, loads of stations and reliable service from what I hear! I've booked a Motel One (not the closest one to the start line but not massively far away) - it wasn't a bad price, and I stayed in one for the Barcelona Half Marathon a few years ago and really liked it. The transport I need to consider the most is for the Saturday if we decide to go to a parkrun! The Berlin ones are cancelled on marathon weekend, but there are a couple of options to get to by train, although it'll mean quite an early start. One of them is a 'Z', which is tempting! |
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3 Feb
11:18am, 3 Feb 2025
35,116 posts
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Foxy
Gipfel wrote: Yes, I thought the transport system looked very good - as you say, loads of stations and reliable service from what I hear! I've booked a Motel One (not the closest one to the start line but not massively far away) - it wasn't a bad price, and I stayed in one for the Barcelona Half Marathon a few years ago and really liked it. The transport I need to consider the most is for the Saturday if we decide to go to a parkrun! The Berlin ones are cancelled on marathon weekend, but there are a couple of options to get to by train, although it'll mean quite an early start. One of them is a 'Z', which is tempting! We went out to Ziegelweise parkrun a few years ago pre Berlin. |
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