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Dec 2020

GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON postponed to August 22, 2021

In recent months, we have worked intensively on hygiene concepts and have discussed measures for the safe implementation of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON for April 11, 2021. The concern for the health of all participants as well as the uncertainty of the future situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at least until spring have now led us to postpone the GENERALI BERLINER HALF MARATHON 2021 once again: from April to August 2021. The new event date is August 22, 2021.

Cancellation of the 50th Berlin New Year's Run

After the cancellation of the Spielbank Berlin New Year's Eve Run we had hoped to start out an active new year with the Berlin New Year's Run, as usual. This would have been a very good thing for the athletic community right now during these difficult times. However, in consideration of the extended current regulations due to the COVID -19 pandemic and to protect the health of all, we have to cancel the 50th Berlin New Year's Run on January 1, 2021 - despite a well thought-out hygienic safety...

Nov 2020

Cancellation 2020 Spielbank Berlin New Years Eve Run

For us endurance athletes, a New Year's Eve run is the best way to say goodbye to the old year and year and welcome the new one full of energy. Especially in 2020 we would have loved nothing more than to do that with you - you can be sure of that. Unfortunately, there will be no sportive fireworks at the end of the year. In fact, we have to cancel the Spielbank Berlin New Year Eve Run on December 31, 2020 in consideration of the more extended current regulations due to the COVID 19 pandemic and...

Oct 2020

Registration for the drawing of the starting spots for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2021 begins

At the moment, it is raining records and best times among the top athletes. For example, Kenenisa Bekele’s old world record in the 10,000 metres was cracked. Joshua Cheptegei broke it with a time of 26:11.00 minutes. Two weeks ago, Melat Kejeta won silver at the half-marathon world championship, spectacularly beating the German record. But what about the amateur athletes and the age group aces? They also want to show what they are made of.

Sep 2020

Thousands of athletes worldwide take part in the 2:01:39 Challenge

Even if the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON scheduled for this weekend was not held as planned, Saturday and Sunday in the sports metropolis of Berlin were nevertheless completely dedicated to sports. As part of the #20139 Challenge, athletes from around the world competed to find out how many kilometers they could complete in 2:01:39 hours. This time corresponds to the world record set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018 at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON.

BMW extends BMW BERLIN-MARATHON title partnership

BMW and SCC EVENTS, organiser of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, have announced the extension of the title partnership, which has been in place since 2011, at Germany's largest marathon. Today, the 42 fastest kilometres on the international running calendar would have been started for the 47th time in total and for the tenth time with BMW as title partner. Despite the cancellation of this year's BMW BERLIN-MARATHON due to the Corona Pandemic, first-class sport will be presented in the capital today.

Eliud Kipchoge will help get you ready for the countdown to the #20139 Challenge

The #20139 Challenge will finally get underway starting tomorrow (Saturday) at 00:01 MEST and will be open until 23:59 MEST on Sunday, September 27. Then thousands of athletes worldwide will try to cover as many kilometers as possible in 2:01:39 hours. Here is an exclusive greeting from Eliud Kipchoge to get you in the mood for the #20139 Challenge.

App for the 2:01:39 Challenge is available - women's relay team will also attempt the world record time

As is well known by now, the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, planned for September 26-27, 2020, will not take place. Nevertheless, the weekend of September 26 - 27, 2020, will be dedicated to sport, as athletes from around the world take part in the #2:01:39 Challenge. The goal is to cover as many kilometers as possible in 2:01:39 hours - whether wearing running shoes or inline skates, or aboard a hand bike or wheelchair. 2:01:39 hours is the world record time set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018 at the BMW...

Elite and amateur athletes will faces the #20139 Challenge

The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON will not take place as planned for September 26-27, 2020 Nevertheless, from September 26th to 27th, 2020, countless athletes will be active worldwide as they take on the 2:01:39 Challenge, in which they are to cover as many kilometers as possible in 2:01:39 hours. This time corresponds to the world record time set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018 at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON.

Aug 2020

2:01:39 Challenge on September 26-27, 2020

The BMW BERLIN MARATHON planned for September 26-27, 2020, is canceled for known reasons. Nevertheless, countless athletes will be out running on September 26 & 27, 2020, as they take part in the 2:01:39 Challenge.

Jul 2020

BMW BERLIN-MARATHON overwhelmed by community feedback

As is well known by now, the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, planned for September 26-27, 2020, will not take place due to force majeure (COVID-19), and it is also not possible to hold the event at a later date this year, as has been shown by a comprehensive feasibility analysis. SCC EVENTS, as the organiser of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, has giving the participants fair notice.

Jun 2020

If you register now – you can get motivated sooner: Spielbank Berlin Silvesterlauf

The summer holidays are just around the corner - who is thinking about New Year's Eve now? We are. We are officially opening registration for the 45th Spielbank Berlin Silvesterlauf on June 22, 2020. For both Berliners and tourists, this athletic end to the year is simply an integral part of the celebrations. We will run at, on and around the Berlin hills, Teufelsberg and Drachenfliegerberg. There are nice courses for both young and old, leaving plenty of energy for late night celebrations.

Registration opens for the 40th GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON

From social distancing to distance 21.0975k. After many weeks in which sporting events have been postponed or cancelled, there is finally light at the end of the runner’s tunnel. And of course skaters, wheelchair athletes and hand bikers can also get excited for the 40th GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON that is now scheduled for April 11, 2021. Registration officially opens on June 16, 2020 during the day!

Mar 2020

GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON on April 5th, 2020 is cancelled

Due to the general order according to the infection protection law § 28 / 1 (“§ 28 Abs. 1 Infektionsschutzgesetz”) (valid since March 12th, 2020) by the Borough Office (“Bezirksamt”) of Berlin Mitte and the general order according to the infection protection law § 28 / 1 (“§ 28 Abs. 1 Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG)”) by the Borough Office (“Bezirksamt”) of Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg we have to cancel the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON on April 5th, 2020 and the EXPO of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF...

Jan 2020

New block of starting spots for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON via Run for CHILDREN

Run for CHILDREN stands for the joint charitable action between the children’s aid organisation Children for a Better World and the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. For the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2020, SCC EVENTS will provide 100 free starting spots beginning on February 3, which can be acquired for a minimum donation of 1,000 Euro. Registration is possible via the following link: www.children.de/bmw-berlin-marathon

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