Berlin MarathonSeptember 26, 2010 In 1990, the Berlin Marathon hosted over 25,000 runners who for the first time ran through Brandenburg  Gate and into East Berlin. Runners were crying while they stopped to kiss the ground. It was an emotional run for all. Since then, runners have continued to flock to Berlin each year to experience one of the best organized marathons in the world. They will fill the coveted starting spots soon.. The event closes entries about mid-July with 40,000 runners. Marathon Tours has a block of guaranteed entries. The course is flat and fast and set another world record when Haile Gebresalassie ran 2:03:59. The course also produced the first sub 2:20 marathon by a women, Naoko Takahashi, in 2001. Definitely a PR course. The Hotel Berlin, Berlin is a four star hotel in the center of the city and about one mile from the start and finish line. Renovated in 2008, the Hotel Berlin, Berlin represents the perfect blend of classic and modern, tradition and future. The state-of-the-art fitness and spa centre can be used free of charge at any time by our guests. Airfares are constantly changing and it is difficult to print the exact rates from your home city before they change again. Regardless, we can secure the lowest available airfares and will be happy to quote those to you by phone. Simply provide us with your dates and departure city. Perhaps you would like to relax after the race with an excursion by car or rail to Munich for the Octoberfest or to enjoy another city during your trip. Do you have any questions? Please give us a call for personal service. | 
