CONTENTS 44 21.0975 KILOMETERS OF JOY A Running Festival Turns 45 Nearly 1,000 runners participated in the premiere of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON in 1981. This year, more than 40,000 will take to the streets of Berlin to celebrate a huge running festival. 66 ALL DATES, ALL INFO What You Need to Know What happens when and where? Where and when can I pick up my race bib? What is the course route? All the important information at a glance. With a detailed schedule for the race - so you’re fully prepared. 80 THE TOP RUNNERS Another German Victory? German record holder Amanal Petros is among the favorites and could secure the first German win since 1993. Which other runners have a chance at victory, and which top German athletes will be competing. 124 THE CITY Highlights Beyond the Run Want to explore Berlin during your half marathon weekend? Here are the best tips to experience this fascinating city authentically, where everyone can do their own thing. From restaurants to an unforgettable shopping experience. ALSO 116 - TEAM: Which runners aim to reach their goals with Marathon Team Berlin 160 - Next Generation: A sports school class is aiming to run the half marathon
These topics and many more await you on 232 pages. All information is up to date as of the editorial deadline on March 10, 2026. WHO‘S THAT RUNNING? Ready for Sub-1:20 Mexican runner Mariana Becerril has a personal best of 1:21:52 and now aims to break 1:20. And that’s just one of three great stories about runners taking on the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON this year. 136 SUSTAINABILITY Together for the Environment The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON aims to be as sustainable as possible. Here’s how you can help achieve this goal: from your travel to clothing donations and using refillable drinking systems. 172 TWO SPECIAL EVENTS Even More Running Fun A race of fun and speed? You can experience that at the Garmin BERLIN MILE the day before the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. And at “The Dress Rehearsal,” you can test your fitness for the autumn marathon with a half marathon. 186 INLINE SKATING Rollin‘ Berlin Before the first running steps echo across the asphalt, the hum of wheels takes over the city. The inline skating race at the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON is the fast-paced kick-off of the day. 216 ALSO 198 - MUST RUNS: These Berlin and Brandenburg events you simply have to be part of! 208 - Hydration Systems: How to avoid waste with a hydration backpack
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CLOSING PARTY with a presentation o
The 21.0975-kilometer course throug
MEMORIAL CHURCH KM 9 | 10 over Witt
Linden toward the Brandenburg Gate,
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TOP RUNNERS AND BEST TIMES Berlin d
ACE IN FOCUS Dominic Lobalu Age: 27
Five more top German runners and on
On the Way to the Top of Europe Ama
GERMAN HOPE Johannes Motschmann Age
GERMAN HOPE Simon Boch Age: 31 Club
GERMAN HOPE Hendrik Pfeiffer Age: 3
GERMAN HOPE Sebastian Hendel Age: 3
FAVORITE Likina Amebaw Age: 28 Nati
tyen Tesfay at 63:35. Since another
to 67:28. Domenika Mayer (LG Telis
Rapid Rise on the Road Esther Pfeif
GERMAN HOPE Domenika Mayer Age: 35
GERMAN HOPE Deborah Schöneborn Age
GERMAN HOPE Gesa Krause Age: 32 Clu
Mattress IN ALL SIZES ALTOGETHER OV
SCC EVENTS is not only the organize
LINE UP The Marathon Team Berlin at
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Berlin, this fascinating city where
erlin, Gendarmenmarkt The Gendarmen
CULTURE & CELEBRATION ON HALF MARAT
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Maximilians Berlin A taste of Bavar
SCC EVENTS would like to thank its
We introduce some of the more than
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Ready for Sub-1:20 When Mariana Bec
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More than running buddies: Marcus R
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Carsten Bartel believes that the mo
From volleyball and athletics to gy
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