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Following Kenenisa Bekele’s commitment to start at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON & Inline Skating from September 25 to 26, 2021, other top stars from the running and inline skating scenes have now confirmed their participation. Thus, an impressive field of runners and skaters will use the last weekend in September to celebrate the #restartrunning of the marathon community in the German capital.

From September 25 to 26, all eyes will be on the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON in the running scene. After a bitter period of deprivation, a major marathon for top as well as amateur athletes is finally possible again in Berlin. Not only are the recreational athletes appreciative of the endless efforts by the organiser SCC EVENTS, which are making it possible to finally compete together again at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. A look at the list of favourites shows quite clearly how much the world’s elite is...

Confidence, a lot of confidence, currently reigns in Berlin after the hybrid press conference that just took place there called “The long-awaited restart of running together. Of course, safely!" Restart Running is the name of an announced pilot project that is intended to guarantee the return of major running events. By staging the adidas Runners City Night, the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON and the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, the aim is to gain know-how and create perspectives in the period from the...

From April 9 to 11, 2021, runners, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and hand cyclists are invited to participate in the VIRTUAL GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. This extra event is a completely independent event. It will function as a spring start as well as a bridging event until the real GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON, which is scheduled for August 22, 2021.

The virtual premiere of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Marathon will take place on the first weekend of May. The AbbottWMM Global Run Club event was created to motivate marathon runners and keep them in shape until the real major events can start again. Between Saturday, May 1, 0:00 GMT and Sunday, May 2, 23:59 GMT, athletes can pick the best time to complete their own Global Marathon (in one continuous activity). Athletes can choose between two registration options (see link below).

In spite of the pandemic, to celebrate our commitment to the charity idea and dedication to the enjoyment of running, there will be a virtual version of the Avon Women's Race Berlin this year. This version will be hosted from May 13-16, 2021. The official registration starts on International Women's Day on March 8th, 2021.

For years, SCC EVENTS as the organizer of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON has been cooperating with the RTL Donation Marathon. This year, starting on January 27, an additional 1,000 starting spots will be opened up as part of the "RTL Spendenmarathon für Kinder in Not" (RTL Donation Marathon for Children in Need). The cost for a race entry and the donation is 190 euros, of which 65 euros is a donation and 125 euros the participation fee.