There are already 35,000 participants registered for the 31st real,- BERLIN
MARATHON. This number includes over 30,000 runners and almost 5,000 inline
skaters. Germany’s most spectacular road race will take place on
September 25 and 26. Skaters and runners can still register until June 11th at
a discounted rate. Up until then, the registration fee for runners is 70 Euros
and for skaters 50 Euros – after June 11 the fees will go up by 20 Euros
until the registration is closed (August 6 for the runners and August 27 for
the skaters) or the limits have been reached. Last year a total of 48,424
athletes participated in the real,- BERLIN MARATHON, including runners and
skaters, as well as walkers and wheelchair competitors. For the first time
there will be a competition for hand cyclists at the real,- BERLIN MARATHON on
September 26. Following the successful premiere in 2003, the inline skaters
will again have their own race a day before the runners. The starting time on
Saturday, September 25 has not yet been set exactly. It will likely take place
between 9 and 10 a.m. Anyone who would like to participate in the real,- BERLIN
MARATHON, the running event of the year in Germany, should register as soon as
possible. Information is available at the event organiser, SCC RUNNING either
by telephone at: + 49 – 30 – 3012 8810 or online at:
www.berlin-marathon.com. It is also possible to register online there for the
real,- BERLIN MARATHON.