- The Berlin Marathon has announced they are hoping for a field of 35,000 runners at the 2021 Berlin Marathon as part of a pilot project as Germany eases Covid-19 restrictions.
- Runners World, Part of the Hearst UK Wellbeing Network.
Providing the rate of infection remains low at the two test events, a field of 35,000 runners will be able to take part in the Berlin Marathon on Sunday 26 September. In a statement, organisers wrote, 'Confidence, a lot of confidence is currently prevailing here in Berlin after the hybrid press conference held on June 7th called “We can finally run together again—safely!”. Restart Running is the name of an announced pilot project that is intended to guarantee the return of major running events.'
'There is no certainty that the Berlin Marathon can take place, but the probability is there,' Berlin senator Andreas Geise added. 'If the incidence rates continue to fall, approval of the pilot project is conceivable.'
If the race went ahead, it would have a field of 35,000 runners, 10,000 less than the 45,000 who took part in the 2019 Berlin Marathon.
Runners wanting to take part would need to prove they have been fully vaccinated, or undergo a PCR test before racing.
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How can you get a guaranteed place for the 2021 Berlin Marathon?
If you’re 100 per cent sure you want to run this year’s Berlin Marathon, you can enter under a guaranteed starting spot. This is also valid for larger groups who want to run together.
There are two options when it comes to getting a guaranteed place – entering with a tour operator, or getting a charity place. Tour operators offer race spots as part of a holiday package, which you can often pay for in instalments up to the race.
LLHM 2024: Everything you need to know, charity places are also available, giving you a guaranteed marathon place in exchange for fundraising for a good cause.
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The Berlin Marathon starts at Straße des 17. Juni, between Brandenburg Gate and "Kleiner Stern". The race usually starts from 9.15am, when runners will be released in four waves - this might be different at the 2021 race if there are Covid restrictions in place. Runners should ensure they are at the start much earlier than 9.15am, especially if they have opted to drop off a bag.
What is the route of the 2021 Berlin Marathon?
The route of the 2020 Berlin Marathon has not yet been announced, but you can see the 2019 route here:
How can spectators track runners at the Berlin Marathon?
Whether you're heading out to Berlin to spectate, or want to keep an eye on a family member or friend from home, the best way to spectate is to use the Berlin Marathon app. You can download the app and add your runners to the tracker now.
