2023 Berlin - Client Portal

Last updated September 23, 2023

The most recent and important updates, if any, will be listed here.  Everything else will be listed below.

WELCOME TO BERLIN!  

Final updates:
-Runners must keep their wristband on until they cross the finish line. You will receive your wristband at the race expo.
-Be sure to return your timing chip at the finish area. There are bins immediately after the finish line.
-The chip MUST be attached to your shoe to work. It can not be, for example, in a pocket!
-You may only take the clear plastic bag to the bag drop that you received at the expo. You may not use your own bag.
-Your chip number should match your bib number.
-As a reminder, there are official cutoff points:

  • Time limit: 6:15 hours (after passing the time measure mat)
  • Cut-Off Point at KM 33 at 3:50pm 
  • Cut-Off Point at KM 38 at 4:35pm 
    Participants, who have not reached one of these points by the indicated time must leave the official course and continue on the sidewalk or ride in the “broom waggon” to the finish. The organizer’s liability is limited to participants who use the “broom waggon” service. Only participants who can prove all split times and run over the finish mat within the time limit will receive an official result, a medal, refreshment, massage and as the case may be the poncho.

-Please let Yumi know if you plan to come to the After Party

GETTING TO THE START AREA
If you wish to walk to the start area with us on Race Day, and the timing works for you and your wave start, we will be departing the lobby at 7:30AM sharp on Sunday. It is a 2KM walk.  This timing may or may not work for you as there are 4 waves, so please make sure that you get to the start area based on your start time.

RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS
We’ve added the hotels’ list of restaurant suggestions below the itinerary.

RACE DATE
Sunday September 24, 2023

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
It is up to each person to ensure they meet all travel requirements, including but not limited to vaccine status, passport validity, visas, etc.

YOUR BOOKING DETAILS
Your booking details (dates of stay, hotel name and address, package type) are listed on your invoice that was sent out. If there are any errors, please let us know.

HOTEL CHANGES/DATES OF STAY CHANGES
To ensure you don’t have to move rooms or hotels, please request your additional nights as soon as possible. The group hotel has limited space!

RACE BIB COLLECTION
Each runner must pick up their own bib at the race expo and need to show either their driver’s license or their passport along with their Start Card.  There is no race day bib collection.

START CARD/WRIST BAND
Your Start Card is required to pick up your bib from the expo along with your government-issued ID. The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON will email this to you.

At the Race Expo you will be issued a wristband that you must not take off until after you finish the marathon.

RACE EXPO
The Race Expo is located at the former Airport Tempelhof.
Where:  Flughafen Tempelhof, Platz der Luftbrucke 5
When:   Thursday from 2PM – 8PM
Friday from 11AM – 8PM
Saturday from 9AM – 6:30PM

Click here for more information on the expo.

GETTING TO THE RACE EXPO
From the Crowne Plaza, walk to Hallesches Tor (900m) and take the U train 2 stops to U Platz der Luftbrucke (direction of Alt-Mariendorf). From there walk to the former airport (500m).  Roughly 22 minutes in total.

All runners will receive a free transportation card via email that is good for zones A, B and C and from September 22 until September 25.

CHAMPIONCHIP
Everyone will receive a ChampionChip at the Race Expo which need to be attached to your running shoe.  After you finish the marathon you must return this chip to one of the many chip return areas immediately after crossing the finish line.  Note that the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON will charge people for not returning it.

RACE DAY
In order to run the marathon, you must show up with:
1 – Your race bib
2 – Your ChampionChip
3 – Your wristband that was issued at the Race Expo


SIX STAR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS WITH ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS
Any runner who is completing their Six Star journey must have a complete profile on the Six Star website, claim all previous results and register no later than 14 days before the sixth race.  If you fail to do this, you will NOT receive the Six Star medal at the finish line.

Please click here to register or access your runner portal and complete the “Set for No.6” section.

DREAM TRAVEL REPS
Both Yumi (Lola) and Stephen will be onsite all weekend long.

EMERGENCY CONTACT
In case of an emergency only, please call +1 xxx xxx xxxx. This is ONLY for emergency contact. Otherwise, please email Yumi and/or Stephen.

Start Cards and Final Instructions
You should have now received the final email from the event organizers. Please read carefully as there is vital information regarding start card, bib pick-up, bus ticket and race day.

All mailed start cards can be downloaded in your personal user account.

Offline Maps
Consider downloading an offline map of Berlin so that you are able to search for directions upon arrival, even if you don’t have WiFi.  Services like Google Maps works well for offline maps.

Getting to the Group Hotel from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
You may take a taxi (roughly €60) or Uber (roughly €45) to get to the Group Hotel, depending on time of day of your arrival/rush hour, or you can take public transportation. Below are the current details, but please use your online map app upon arrival in case there are any changes:

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
-Take the Berliner Airport bus from Terminal 1-2 to Rudow (2 stops)
-Take the U train to U Mockernbrucke for 16 stops (U7 Rathaus Spandau)
-Walk 450m to the hotel

The Group Hotel
Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz – Hallesche Strabe 10

Checking in to Your Hotel
As this is a group booking, no booking number/reference is required. Simply check in by name, with ID and with a credit card for incidentals.

Spectator Information:

Is there a meeting point for families and friends?
You are able to meet up with your family and friends after the race in the family reunion area in front of the Paul-Löbe-Haus at the sign with the first letter of your last name.

Will there be seats for the spectators in the finish area?
There will be stands on both sites right before the finish.This stands are for free. Your families and friends can watch you finishing live or on a big screen.

Is it possible to cross the course?
It is possible to cross the course but please take account of the runners. Crossing the Marathon cours is only possible in the finsish area at the Pariser Platz. Please follow the instructions of the helpers.

Getting to/from the Marathon Start
We chose the Crowne Plaza as it’s roughly a 15-18 minute walk to the entry of the park where the marathon starts and finishes.  You can take public transportation if you prefer.

Official Cut-Off Time

  • Time limit: 6:15 hours (after passing the time measure mat)
  • Cut-Off Point at KM 33 at 3:50pm 
  • Cut-Off Point at KM 38 at 4:35pm 
    Participants, who have not reached one of these points by the indicated time must leave the official course and continue on the sidewalk or ride in the “broom waggon” to the finish. The organizer’s liability is limited to participants who use the “broom waggon” service. Only participants who can prove all split times and run over the finish mat within the time limit will receive an official result, a medal, refreshment, massage and as the case may be the poncho.

WAVE STARTS
There will be 4 waves to alleviate the strain of having everyone start at the same time starting at 9:15AM.

You will each be assigned a Wave Start based on your estimated completion time and the marathon will email you your information closer to the race date.

THE COURSE
Click here for the race map.

PERSONALIZE YOUR SHIRT
Are you interested in having Berliners personalize your run? Write your name on your race shirt (or masking tape) in large letters across your chest and people will call out to you and encourage you as you run!

COMMEMORATIVE WALL PLAQUE
Want to spice up your race medal wall?  Add our 2023 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON commemorative wall plaque to your collection!

Our handmade, wood plaques are proudly made in Canada by a local Albertan artist and are the size of a dinner plate with a diameter of 11.8 inches and thick at 5/8 of an inch! Each one will have a keyhole on the back for hanging and are available only to Dream Travel runners at a cost of $135 (CAD) and including shipping and GST anywhere in Canada!

If you are interested in a plaque, please send your:

Name
Full mailing address including postal code
Phone number
Estimated time of production and shipping is approximately 4-6 weeks.
If you would like a rush service (2 weeks), it is an additional $30 CAD.
BREAKFAST
7-10AM Monday to Friday
7-11AM Saturday and Sunday

Friday, September 22

Meet and Greet
When:   5PM – 7PM
Where: Reception area of the Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz.
Who:     Anyone and everyone.
Why:     Casual get together, meet up.

Saturday, September 23

Group 5K Fun Run
When:   7:00AM
Where: Meet in lobby of the Crowne Plaza
Who:     Anyone and everyone
Why:     Easy, shake out run. Go at your own pace.

Meet and Greet (if you weren’t able to come on Friday)
When:   10AM – 11:30AM
Where: Reception area of the Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz.
Who:     Anyone and everyone.
Why:     Casual get together, meet up.

 

Sunday, September 24

After Party
When:   Meet us in the Crowne Plaza lobby at 7:15PM or head over on your own.
Where: Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz, Bellevuestraße 3-5, 10785
Who:     Anyone and everyone 16+
What:    An unofficial, ‘Dream Travel staff will happen to be at X location if you want to join us’.