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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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VALENCIASpain27 October 2024LISBONPortugal9 March 2025The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation hasawarded the Valencia Half Marathon TrinidadAlfonso Zurich the title of best half marathon inSpain. Anyone who runs this amazing race knowswhy. It is not only the best, but also the fastesthalf marathon in the country. And the coursethrough the city centre of the Mediterraneancity may just be the fastest one in the world.The course is constantly being optimised toensure that it offers as much of an authentic cityexperience as possible. This course no longer hasto prove how fast it is: Three world records havealready been set in Valencia since 2017. The twofastest women‘s times to date were set in 2021,when Ethiopian Letesenbet Giday won in 62:52ahead of her compatriot Yalemzerf Yehualaw(63:51 min). And eight of the ten fastest menachieved their personal bests in Valencia.With 27,000 participants, the EDP Lisbon HalfMarathon is the biggest running event in Portugal.The course along the banks of the Tagus, whereJacob Kiplimo from Uganda set the world recordof 57:31 minutes in November 2021, is mostly flatand leads past historical monuments such as theTorre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.The start on the huge Ponte 25 de Abril bridgewith a view of the Christ Monument on the southbank of the Tagus is an unforgettable experience.In 2024, Amanal Petros, the German marathon andhalf marathon record holder from Marathon TeamBerlin, ran to a strong third place finish in thePortuguese capital.– 40 –

PRAGUECzech Republic5 April 2025M A R KY O U RC A L E N D A R S !44TH GENERALIBERLINHALF MARATHON6 APRIL 2025The Prague Half Marathon is an unforgettablerace. The route is sightseeing pure: CharlesBridge, Prague Castle, the National Theatre,Vyšehrad Castle and the Rudolfinum Concert Hall.There is plenty to see along the way. Runners andspectators are spoilt with a party atmospherethat draws people back from all over the worldyear after year. This is where kids can meet thefastest runners in the world. The course is flat,fast and at the same time very varied. The PragueHalf Marathon was created almost 25 years ago toinspire people in the Czech Republic to lead moreactive, healthier and happier lives. It has sincebecome one of the most popular half marathonsin Europe.