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Over 36,000 people from 134 nations are registered. Germany's aces, like Melat Kejeta and Samuel Fitwi, are using the marathon as a readiness test for the Olympic marathon in Paris, are hoping to qualify for the half marathon at the European Athletics Championships in Rome and are even aiming for the European record. The 43rd GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON promises to be a huge sports festival to open the 2024 running season on the streets of the capital. And for the first time, it will be part of the "SuperHalfs"—a series of six top European half marathon races in Germany, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, Great Britain and the Czech Republic. In this digital event magazine, you will find all the information about Germany's biggest half marathon, which will take place in Berlin on 7 April 2024. We are not only presenting the favourites, but also people have their own special motivations for running their half marathons. Of course, it includes all the dates, the best photos from previous years and a preview of what runners and spectators can expect on the half marathon weekend in the capital, as well as lots of tips for the race and the supporting programme in Berlin.

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ContentsLIVESTREAMON APRIL 7THSTARTING AT9:15 AMCLICK HERE32 Super, what a half!The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHONpromises to be a huge sports festival to openthe 2024 running season on the streets ofthe capital. And it is part of the „SuperHalfs“for the first time. Read here what‘s new inBerlin and in Europe in 2024.42 The event weekendWhat is taking place when? And where doesthe course go? All the important informationat a glance.54 German hopefulsFrom a German perspective, this will be oneof the most exciting editions of the GENERALIBERLIN HALF MARATHON. Melat Kejeta andSamuel Fitwi, two runners who will be competingfor Germany in the Olympic marathonin Paris this summer, will be at the start. Andfor Melat Kejeta the European record is evenwithin reach.110 The cityBerlin, this fascinating city where everyonecan do their own thing, also has so much tooffer beyond the running course in terms ofexcitement and entertainment. Here is anoverview.

122 The amateur runnersPlusMoving in a wheelchair and being a runner.Having diabetes and being a serious athlete.And turning „must run“ into „want to run“.Three of 36,000 half marathon stories.148 The special eventA different kind of half marathon. Five weeksbefore the 50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, theBerlin Road Race (Generalprobe) is your dressrehearsal with a relaxed city flair.166 The final preparationYour training is complete. Now it‘s important tobe well rested for the half marathon start. Youcan read here what is really important in thefinal 72 hours before the race.176 On wheelsInline skaters are eagerly awaiting the GENERALIBERLIN HALF MARATHON. For them, it‘s thefirst big event of the year. It’s all about the magicalmoments when the inline scene in Berlinwakes up from hibernation.12 — The best photos from the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2023160 — Sponsor campaign: The Human Safety Net for equal opportunities and participation186 — Equipment: adidas has developed the Supernova Rise for a good feeling while running194 — Imprint and organisation of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2024Note:: The status of all information in this magazine is valid at thetime of publishing on 18 March 2024