2024: Preview

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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Contents LIVESTREAM ON APRIL 7TH STARTING AT 9:15 AM CLICK HERE 32 Super, what a half! The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON promises to be a huge sports festival to open the 2024 running season on the streets of the capital. And it is part of the „SuperHalfs“ for the first time. Read here what‘s new in Berlin and in Europe in 2024. 42 The event weekend What is taking place when? And where does the course go? All the important information at a glance. 54 German hopefuls From a German perspective, this will be one of the most exciting editions of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. Melat Kejeta and Samuel Fitwi, two runners who will be competing for Germany in the Olympic marathon in Paris this summer, will be at the start. And for Melat Kejeta the European record is even within reach. 110 The city Berlin, this fascinating city where everyone can do their own thing, also has so much to offer beyond the running course in terms of excitement and entertainment. Here is an overview.

122 The amateur runners Plus Moving 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 event A different kind of half marathon. Five weeks before the 50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, the Berlin Road Race (Generalprobe) is your dress rehearsal with a relaxed city flair. 166 The final preparation Your training is complete. Now it‘s important to be well rested for the half marathon start. You can read here what is really important in the final 72 hours before the race. 176 On wheels Inline skaters are eagerly awaiting the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. For them, it‘s the first big event of the year. It’s all about the magical moments when the inline scene in Berlin wakes up from hibernation. 12 — The best photos from the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2023 160 — Sponsor campaign: The Human Safety Net for equal opportunities and participation 186 — Equipment: adidas has developed the Supernova Rise for a good feeling while running 194 — Imprint and organisation of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2024 Note:: The status of all information in this magazine is valid at the time of publishing on 18 March 2024