This coming weekend, Berlin will host the first World Major Marathon of the 2022 marathoning season. It’s going to be an absolute vibe, with the GOAT himself running for the first time since 2013, along with the first wave of Bandit OTQ hopefuls. 

The marathon could not be more picturesque, starting and ending at the Brandenburg Gate, and then makes its way through the twelve boroughs of Berlin. With over 20K participants in 2021 and estimating more this year, the race won’t disappoint runners and spectators alike. 

But while you’re in Berlin, what should you do? We put together a couple spots for you to checkout.

Running Events in Berlin:
Saturday, September 24
8:30 AM: Wayv Run Kollektiv Shakeout at Maxway Coffee
Address: MAAßENSTRAßE 13

10 AM: Berlin Braves Shakeout Nike Home of Running
Address: Hackescher Markt 2-3

Sunday, September 25
Race O'clock: Cheer section with the Berlin Braves
If you're not running, you're cheering. Swing by KM 36.5 to be there for when the runners need to feed off your energy. 

6:00-8:00 PM: Bandit Post Race Drinks at BRLO Brewery
Address: Schöneberger Str. 16, 10963 Berlin, Germany
We’ll be celebrating at the BRLO Brewery. We encourage you to bring your medals and come hang.

8:00 PM: Berlin Braves 10 year anniversary afterparty
Address: Skalitzer Str. 135, 10999 Berlin, Germany
Closing out the week with the Braves. NOTE: You will need a wristband for entry to this party, you can ask for a wristband at any Berlin Braves event across the weekend. 

Culture

Prince Charles, Berlin
Address: Prinzenstraße 85F, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Whatever they have planned? Go there. Located in the Bechstein piano manufactory’s former employee swimming pool, this incredible interior hosts DJ sets and curated artist events.

St- Anges-Kirche
Address: Alexandrinenstraße 118-121, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Originally belonging to the Church of St. Agnes Catholic Church, this modern architecture marvel is now home to rotating art exhibitions for emerging artists. 

Since you’ll already be seeing much of Tiergarten, which is where you’ll find the Brandenburg Gate, we suggest checking out Viktoriapark. Nestled in the Kreuzberg district, Viktoriapark has everything: playgrounds, beer gardens, a national memorial, and even a waterfall.  

Running
In Ringbahn We Trust FKT
Look, we know you’re there to crush a marathon, but if you got more gas in the tank why not try to beat an FKT. This 44km loop looks not only doable, but a nice route through the Berlin neighborhoods that the marathon passes through. With an FKT of 4h 56m 48s, we hope there are some takers.

Shopping

Voo Berlin
Address: Oranienstraße 24, 10999 Berlin, Germany 
Want vibes? Voo has massive vibes available. Streetwear store with brands spanning from Acne to Adidas, we’d say you pick up your post-marathon party outfit here.

TOP4RUNNING
Address: Albrechtstr. 132, 12163 Berlin, Germany
Need gear? Check out this spot, what can we say, we love a solid running store. They carry shoes and apparel, also no running shop would be complete without a treadmill to try any shoes out before you buy.

Bars to visit

BRLO Brewery
Address: Schöneberger Str. 16, 10963 Berlin, Germany
Come for the beer, stay for the mac and cheese (and the Bandit post-marathon drinks.) Founded in 2014, BRLO brews an array of beer offerings that will appease the biggest beer snobs and provides brews to people who just want a beer. 

Dicke Wirtin
Address: Carmerstraße 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
There’s honestly nothing like a classic ol’ pub. Dicke Wirtin has a solid selection of draught beers and hearty German food. Crowd is mostly local and relaxed, so come for chill hangs and good conversation. 

Green Door
Address: Winterfeldtstraße 50, 10781 Berlin, Germany
If Dicke Wirtin is on the traditional end of the spectrum, Green Door is on the other end. You need to ring the doorbell next to the green door to get in, wait time may take a minute or two. But upon entering you'll find a solid retro atmosphere, creative cocktails, and attentive bartenders.