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We are deeply saddened by the horrendous events at a Christmas market in Berlin. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members of those killed, and we hope for a speedy recovery for the many injured.

On Wednesday morning, 1,000 charity starting places for the 2017 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON were sold out. We thank you on behalf of the “RTL Spendenmarathon” for the support of the runners. 60 Euros of the payment for those places, will go directly to the RTL Donation Marathon ("RTL-Spendenmarathon") for children in need.

Donate and run! On December 7, 2016, we will open up 1000 additional spots for 168 Euros as part of the RTL Donation Marathon (\"RTL-Spendenmarathon\") for children in need. 60 Euros of the payment for those spots, which are limited at 1000, will go directly to the RTL Donation Marathon.

Everyone who entered the race entry drawing (Single runner and Team) from October 19 to November 2 for the 2017 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON will receive an Email from November 30 to December 1 with the results of the drawing.

Everyone who qualified as a “fast runner” will receive notification then as well.

The Berlin Half Marathon is fully booked. More than four months prior to the start on April 2nd, 2017 the participation limit of 30,000 runners has been reached.

Only 1,500 spots are left at the 2017 Berlin Halfmarathon which will take place on April 2, 2017.

The registration for the entry drawing procedure for a chance to participate in the 2017 BMW BERLIN MARATHON begins on October 19 (12:00am CET) and ends on November 2, 2016.

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Kenenisa Bekele established himself as the second fastest marathon runner ever, winning the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON with a time of 2:03:03 on Sunday. In a thrilling duel the Ethiopian superstar beat Kenya’s Wilson Kipsang. While he missed the world record of Kenya’s Dennis Kimetto by just six seconds he smashed the Ethiopian record of Haile Gebrselassie, who had won the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON back in 2008 with a then world record of 2:03:59.

For the fourth time in a row, Belgian skater Bart Swings once again won the BMW BERLIN MARATHON Inline Skating. And for the third time, Manon Kamminga from the Netherlands was at the top of the podium. On a perfect sunny day, 5,445 inline skaters celebrated the 20th anniversary edition of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON Inline Skating – cheered on by 250,000 spectators along the course.

Check your equipment for the 43rd BMW BERLIN MARATHON. This includes your shoes, clothing (including socks) and if you use one, a heart rate monitor (e.g. new batteries).

Why only skate, if you can run too? About 100 participants have registered this year to compete in both events, double starting in the inline race on Saturday afternoon and in the running marathon on Sunday morning. One of them is 41-year-old Jorge Botero, from Columbia, a former pro skater and one of the most successful inline skaters in the world.

Do you want to experience the unique BMW BERLIN-MARARTHON atmosphere from the best spot along the course? There’s 7 seconds to proof that you deserve one of four VIP spectator packages.

Expectations are high once again for a very fast race in the 43rd edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on September 25. All the omens are favourable with the recruitment of another high quality field which, given good weather conditions, points to another year of outstanding, world class times. The former world record holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya and Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele have taken centre stage as the pre-race build-up has taken place, but alongside them are a clutch of athletes possessing...

The preparations for the 43rd BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Inline Skating on 24th September are running at full speed. In four and a half weeks about 5000 skaters will be expected in the German capital to capture the city on wheels.

Abbott World Marathon Majors champion Eliud Kipchoge will start as a hot favorite for Olympic gold in the Rio Games men’s marathon this Sunday, when he aims to take an outright lead at the top of the Series X leaderboard.

The Abbott World Marathon Majors professional series resumes this Sunday at 9:30 am local time, with the Olympic women’s marathon in Rio de Janeiro where Series X co-leader Jemima Jelagat Sumgong seeks to make Games history for Kenya with her second victory of the year.

Wilson Kipsang joined an illustrious group of runners when he broke the world record at the 2013 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON with his time of 2:03:23. Kipsang of Kenya, now 34, contributed to the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON’S status as the fastest marathon in the world.

Special offer for all runners who not only want to run faster, but also a guaranteed entry for 2017

With 3 months to go until the starting shot will be fired for the 2016 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON it is about time to get fit for covering the distance on race day.

Once again, one of the greatest highlights of the year for skaters is the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. On September 24 – the day before the running marathon – the city belongs to the skaters: 42.195 car-free kilometres through the capital, 250,000 spectators along the course and packed grandstands along the final stretch behind the Brandenburg Gate.

Registration for the 2017 Berliner Half Marathon opens on April 7 in the afternoon, or as we say: “After the Berlin Half marathon is before the Berlin Half marathon”. The 37th edition of the Berlin Half Marathon will take place on April 2, 2017.

The Berlin Half Marathon confirmed its position as Germany’s biggest and fastest half marathon race once again. Richard Mengich returned to racing and on his 27th birthday he had every reason to celebrate. The Kenyan got his biggest career win in Berlin, clocking a personal best of 59:58. Pre-race favourite Elizeba Cherono, who recently switched her nationality from Kenya to the Netherlands, took the women’s race with 70:43. 32,753 runners from 103 nations entered the 36th edition of the Berlin...

Kenya’s world-class runners are the favourites again for the Berlin Half Marathon on Sunday. However it looks likely that for the first time since the 90ies a German runner could be among the top finishers: Arne Gabius aims to improve to a sub 61 minutes’ time.

Spring is just around the corner and with it the start of the new inline skating season. Accompanied by the first warm rays of sunshine 1.500 leisure and professional inline skaters welcome the spring at the Berlin Half Marathon Inline Skating on April 3. At the opening of the GERMAN INLINE CUP 2016 Berlin will be all yours, with 21.095 kilometers of open road.

Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) and Mary Keitany (KEN) are the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series IX champions, it was announced today by Tim Hadzima, general manager of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and the six leaders of the world’s top marathons, following the Tokyo Marathon 2016, the final race of the Series.