real,- Berlin Marathon 2008
The real,- Berlin Marathon claims to be one of the most attractive races in the world, and the route certainly takes in many famous landmarks. The flat, fast course provides an advantage for those looking for a good time, so whether this will be your first marathon or your fortieth, it could well be the challenge for you!
Why run in Berlin?
40,000 people can't be wrong, and that's how many athletes line up near the Brandenburg Gate every year to take part in this great running event, while over 1 million spectators line the course to create an electric atmosphere.
As the race takes you through various districts of this intriguing city, you will pass such famous landmarks as the Reichstag, Berliner Dom and the Konzerthaus - not bad for a Sunday morning run! Barnardo's has guaranteed race entries available for this enticing challenge, so get in touch with us today!
Date: 28 September 2008
Registration fee: £25
Minimum sponsorship: £800
Location: Berlin
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Quick fact: At the 2007 event, Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie set a new world record for the marathon, finishing the course in an incredible 2 hours, 4 minutes and 26 seconds.
Useful local phrase: To encourage your fellow runners at the start line, try the following phrase: 'Nur sechsundzwanzig Meilen zum zu gehen!' - 'Only 26 miles to go!'
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