Big running event: The Great 10k Berlin” on October 13th!

Big running event: The Great 10k Berlin” on October 13th!

The running event “The Great 10k Berlin” will take place next Sunday, October 13, 2024. This event promises to be an exciting event for running enthusiasts as the 10 kilometer route passes through some of Berlin's most beautiful and iconic areas. The event not only attracts sporting participants, but also numerous spectators who want to cheer on the athletes.

The route runs from Spandauer Damm at Charlottenburg Palace over several striking points. The runners will pass, among other places, Otto-Suhr-Allee, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Straße des 17. Juni, Großer Stern, Hofjägerallee and Berlin Zoo. This offers a wonderful opportunity to see the city from a different perspective while recognizing the sporting achievements of the participants.

Traffic disruptions and recommendations

To ensure that the event runs smoothly, extensive traffic measures will be taken. From 9:00 a.m., Spandauer Damm will be closed in both directions between Sophie-Charlotten-Straße and Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße. The closures are necessary to ensure the safety of both runners and spectators. These lockdown measures are expected to be lifted again at 4:00 p.m.

It is advisable for participants to plan their journey by public transport. The nearest subway stations, Richard-Wagner-Platz and Sophie-Charlotte-Platz, as well as the Westend S-Bahn station offer optimal access to the event. Arriving early can help minimize the inconvenience involved and avoid the stress of potentially searching for a parking space. In addition, the running route will be closed from around 11:30 a.m., although this closure will be gradually lifted after the last runners have passed through and the route has been cleaned. The route should be able to be used normally again from around 2 p.m.

An interactive map of the running event is provided for anyone interested. This allows fans and spectators to follow the exact route and find out where they can see their favorite runners. Further information about the event and the exact route are available on the relevant platforms. For detailed information, those interested can click here to find out more.

Finally, it should be emphasized how important such events are for the sporting community. “The Great 10k Berlin” not only promotes fitness, but also a sense of community among participants and spectators. Therefore, this will be a day focused on sporting achievement and creating a strong sense of togetherness.