Getting to the start
U-Bahn Rathaus Reinickendorf (U8)
Start/finish is directly at Rathaus Reinickendorf (town hall), Eichborndamm 215, 13437 Berlin. The U8 U-Bahn station 'Rathaus Reinickendorf' is immediately adjacent to the venue; bus lines X33, 220, 221 and 322 also stop there.
Getting to the finish
Same as start — U-Bahn Rathaus Reinickendorf (U8)
Course is a ~5.27km loop toward Borsigwalde run repeatedly, starting and finishing at Rathaus Reinickendorf.
Start shuttle
Not needed — direct U-Bahn access at the venue.
Transit card
BVG ticket / rechargeable BVG card
Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above Alternative: WelcomeCard / CityTourCard (zone AB, 48h–6 days) — Worth it if you're also visiting paid attractions (includes discounts)
Berlin transit gates do NOT accept generic contactless bank card tap for a ride (unlike London/Boston). Buses are cashless -- contactless card or pre-bought ticket required, no cash.
Digital single/day tickets can be bought via BVG app with card/Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal. Tourist option: WelcomeCard / CityTourCard (48h-6 days, zone AB or ABC).
Berlin's transit uses zone-based paper or app tickets (AB zone single about 3.20 euro) sold at U-Bahn/S-Bahn station machines, kiosks, or the BVG app. Contactless bank cards can now be tapped directly on many BVG buses and some U-Bahn gates, an alternative to buying a ticket.
Tourists can also buy a Berlin WelcomeCard for unlimited AB-zone travel plus discounts.
