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The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON, Germany's largest and most spectacular half marathon, will start on the grand boulevard, Strasse des 17. Juni. Around 35,000 athletes have registered for the competition over the "half distance" of exactly 21.0975 km—to run, skate or to power through the distance by wheelchair or hand cycle. This makes the 42nd GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON also one of the largest races worldwide over this distance. The race was fully booked weeks before the registration deadline at the beginning of March. All participants will enjoy a super-fast loop course that takes them past Berlin's major sights—with the start and finish in the immediate vicinity of the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column. In this digital magazine you will find all the important information about the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2023: Your programme for the half marathon weekend | What the German and African stars have planned | A portrait of three amateur runners | The latest tips for sport, culture and restaurants during the half marathon weekend | What to pay attention to in the last 72 hours before the race | Lots of photos to peak your excitement.

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Content LIVESTREAM ON APRIL 2ND STARTING AT 9:25 AM CLICK HERE 28 The event weekend What takes place when and where? And where does the course go? All the important information at a glance. 38 The elite race About 35,000 participants are expected at the start in the Tiergarten between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column on April 2nd. The field at the front is better than ever before in the history of the race. We are presenting the favourites. 64 German hopes With Deborah Schöneborn, one of the best German road runners will start at the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. And she has a home game. We would like to introduce you to the Berliner, but also to many other runners from Germany and Berlin who are good for fast times. 82 The city Berlin, this fascinating city where everyone can do their own thing, has so many exciting and entertaining things to offer beyond the course. An overview. 10

94 The hobby runners Also Skydiver at 62. Three generations from one family. And an influencer with 1.5 million followers. We are sharing three of 35,000 stories from the main field here. 112 We‘re hiking! At a new event, you‘ll get to know the beautiful area in the north-east of Berlin near Bernau. Find out more about the HIKING HERO, which covers 44 kilometres of trails. 132 The preparation The training is done. Now it‘s important to be well rested for the start of the half marathon. You can read about what is really important in the last 72 hours before the race here. 142 On wheels The inline skaters are eagerly awaiting the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. For them it is the first big event of the year. Read all about the magical moments when the inline scene in Berlin awakens from hibernation. 14 — The most beautiful photos from the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2022 72 — Diversity: How the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON is committed to diversity 158 — Equipment: How the new Ultraboost Light has become 30 percent lighter 166 — Imprint and organisation of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2023 11