Berlin marathon 25/9/11

Woddle

My favourite marathon to date. I've run 2 of the last 3 and am considering 2011 but for those who like to get in early. I just got an email to say entries open today.
http://www.scc-events.com/index.en.php

TheRoadRunner

This is my next marathon. When do entries for the great unwashed open. January ?

opus

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

This is my next marathon. When do entries for the great unwashed open. January ?

Just registered for it now, looks to be open to everyone as far as I can see, see the page here.

dermCu

Any idea when this tends to fill up?

In the Woods

So after a conversation with the wife a day or 2 ago where she thought I should ease up on the marathons as they are very time consuming, I'm now running Dublin '10, London '11 and Berlin '11.

Reckon I'm a dead man walking

Why did I have to see this thread this morning. Ah well, it's done now. I'll probably wait until after London (which she knows about) to break the Berlin news to her.

Peckham

It filled up in mid-April this year, and that was the earliest it ever sold out according to the publicity email they sent shortly afterwards.

RacoonQueen

I'd love to do either Berlin or Amsterdam next year. Will have to wait till Aprilish before I decide though 'cos it'll depend on a load of other things whether I can commit to an overseas marathon or not.

village runner

Signed up earlier today. €66 including chip for first 10000 €86 up to 25000 and then then €106 until it fills up. Dont know about anyone else but why pay €40 more if you are going to do it.
2011 will be my 4th year in a row.

liamo123

Just signed up myself..Marathon running is a bit like playing Online Poker..All u need is a credit card and bobs ur uncle :rolleyes:..( it will probably b 25 degrees next year and i'l melt)

psychozeb

i've signed up for next year too.have to set my goals and have something to train towards.

eliwallach

In as well.

I see BMW have taken over from Real as the title sponsors.

shotgunmcos

I'm in also and looking forward to it. I'll have 10 weeks to train for it :cool:

Oisin11178

Think ill sign up soon. 106 after 25000 and we think we have it bad over here:D

TheRoadRunner

I've entered myself. Would never normally enter so far in advance but I'm going to do this one even if I have to walk it!

shels4ever

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

I've entered myself. Would never normally enter so far in advance but I'm going to do this one even if I have to walk it!

Was thinking about it myself but looks like i'll be in Thailand for most of july so will be giving it a miss. But as a mad runner I did have to check http://www.pattayamarathon.com/news_detail.php?id=42

neilc

Entered yesterday, €86 for me, couldn't go to the Berlin marathon for the first time and not get the t-shirt . Can anyone recommend accommodation.
Neil

jb-ski

I'm in, and Mrs. Jb-ski!

also appreciate hotel suggestions.

and then it's down to Munich for the 'Bierfest'.

plodder

Just entered. €86 as well.

village runner

neilc wrote: »

Entered yesterday, €86 for me, couldn't go to the Berlin marathon for the first time and not get the t-shirt . Can anyone recommend accommodation.
Neil

Are you going with the other half or are you going on your own ?? Single rooms are exp.

Peckham

village runner wrote: »

Are you going with the other half or are you going on your own ?? Single rooms are exp.

Not if you stay here, like I did. I think I paid 150 euro for 3 nights for a single room (extra fiver for breakfast, which they also served early on marathon morning.

Less than 10 minute stroll to the startline.

However, it's the oddest hotel room I've ever stayed in - my small room had a bed, a sink and a shower, all within a 9 foot x 6 foot space. The toilet was down the coridor, but it was for my exclusive use and I had my own key for it!

neilc

village runner wrote: »

Are you going with the other half or are you going on your own ?? Single rooms are exp.

There's two possibilities at the minute. My cousin is thinking of entering and if he does then maybe Peckham's suggestion would suit us down to the ground. But on the other hand if he doesn't then the other half will be going so all other suggestions welcome.
Neil

psychozeb

neilc wrote: »

There's two possibilities at the minute. My cousin is thinking of entering and if he does then maybe Peckham's suggestion would suit us down to the ground. But on the other hand if he doesn't then the other half will be going so all other suggestions welcome.
Neil

i got an appartment this year and it worked out about 80 euro a night.it was ideal will be doing the same next year.cook what you want when you want and no surprises when you go for breakfast on morning of the race.had two single beds and internet connection there too.

opus

psychozeb wrote: »

i got an appartment this year and it worked out about 80 euro a night.it was ideal will be doing the same next year.cook what you want when you want and no surprises when you go for breakfast on morning of the race.had two single beds and internet connection there too.

I was thinking of doing something similar myself next year as it would be nice to have the option of having somewhere for some friends of mine in Germany to stay if they decided to come along that w/end, they've young kids so could only be a last min decision.

Any recommendations based on where you stayed this year much appreciated.

psychozeb

opus wrote: »

I was thinking of doing something similar myself next year as it would be nice to have the option of having somewhere for some friends of mine in Germany to stay if they decided to come along that w/end, they've young kids so could only be a last min decision.

Any recommendations based on where you stayed this year much appreciated.

i stayed by the hackesher market in the mitte district and was happy with the location.shops,restaurants all nearby and u-bahn and s-bahn and trams also.only one or two stops on s-bahn to the start.