Sport-Club Charlottenburg e.V. · 14055 Berlin
Organisation: SCC-RUNNING
Glockenturmstr. 23 · 14055 Berlin
Tel. (030) 30 12 88 10 · Fax (030) 30 12 88 20
www.berlin-marathon.com
info@berlin-marathon.com

Times are subject to change!

Saturday, September 27th

Sunday, September 28th

Attention:

Inline skater, wheelchair competitors and hand cyclists.
Please inquire for the extra invitation!

The real,- BERLIN MARATHON is organised according to the international competition (IWB) regulations of the German Athletics Federation (DLV) and the IAAF under the supervision of the Berlin Athletics Association (BLV). Participation is open to anyone born in 1990 or earlier. The only kinds of equipment allowed are hand cycles and wheelchairs. Nordic Walkers are not eligible to compete.

Separate results for men and women. 
Categories according to the Athletics Regulations (LAO)

Separate results for:
Wheelchair athletes, Hand cyclists, Power walkers

Separate listing:
for Masters (W35 & M40) in the list of results (only for runners).

Double starter results:
marathons as a so-called „double starter.” In order to do so, you must fill out both the running and skating forms and send them in together by post to the listed address. Please also mark the field „double starter” on both forms. The registration fee for the second event is reduced to 35 euros. There will be an extra result list for the double starters.

Registration is only possible by post with the attached, fully completed, and signed form, or online at: www.real-berlin-marathon.com.
Please make sure your details can be clearly read! Applications by telephone, fax, or e-mail will not be processed!

Payment can only be made by direct debit or credit card. Any costs incurred due to incorrect payment information will be charged to the participant. Registrations will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. For minors, the legal guardian must also sign the application. DLV registration forms will not be accepted.

If a registered participant fails to participate, he/she is only entitled to a refund of the organizational fee according to § 3 of the terms of participation. It is not permitted to pass on your start number to anyone else. Registration confirmations will be mailed to participants in mid-August irrespective of when the registration form was received. That the registration has been received can be confirmed with the booking of the registration fee from your account.

A list of all registered participants can be found online at: www.real-berlin-marathon.com.
Limit of participation: 40,000 runners
Registration for the 2008 edition of the race has been closed.

Registration is possible until August 1, 2008, unless the limit has been reached earlier. No registrations will be allowed after August 2, 2008 (postmark).
All applications that arrive after the limit has been reached will be placed on an official waiting list for spots that may open up. This is possible up to shortly before the race date. Online registration will close before the limit has been reached. Late registration on race day will not be possible!

In order to be able to use the Berlin public transportation system without constantly having to purchase a ticket, we recommend ordering a CityTourCard, which not only includes the public transit pass, but also offers discounts for over 30 tourist attractions. Your choice of the CityTourCard (regions AB or ABC for 2 or 3 days) will be sent out prior to the event.

The boulevard Straße des 17. Juni, between the Brandenburg Gate and the „Small Star” (Kleiner Stern)
Closing of the finish for runners: 3:30 p.m. (time limit: 6:30)

There will be tents available for changing and showering in the finish area.

Times will be measured exclusively using the ChampionChip. The ChampionChip is a plastic transponder that is attached to your running shoe and registers your personal time. The ChampionChip is used to keep times at about half of all running events in Germany and at all of the large marathons throughout the world.

The following options may be used:
 

You may also simply opt to keep the chip after the event. By registering with the rental option, you have also signed a contract to purchase after the end of the rental period, and after the event your account or credit card will be debited 25 euros, the difference between the rental fee (6 euros) and the cost of purchase (31 euros). This new procedure will end the previous practice of returning the chip deposit on race day. Please fasten the chip to your shoelaces (not with anything metal) – otherwise your time will not be measured.

The race numbers will be issued at the BERLIN VITAL Fall Expo from September 25 – 27, 2008 upon presentation of the original registration confirmation. Those who own a ChampionChip must bring it along to the Expo to be registered/tested. Everyone who ordered extra items (adidas Finisher shirts, portion of pasta, sightseeing tour) will have the respective coupons on their race numbers. The adidas shirts and the pasta lounge coupons must be redeemed during the BERLIN VITAL fair. It will not be possible at a later date. In addition, each participant will also receive a clothing bag and a sponge. Race numbers will not be distributed on race day!

Fair sportsman-like behaviour is expected of all participants. Please keep to the marked route. The organizer will disqualify participants in the following cases: Leaving the course, missing several intermediate times, alteration of the race number. The race number must be worn on the chest.

Power walkers should take note of the following advice:

• You must start in the last starting block.
• This is not a competitive race; that means that the list of results will be alphabetical with the finishing times, with no rankings in the list or on the certificates.
• Nordic walking is not allowed!

All participants will receive a medal at the finish line (until the finish is closed). The stand for the medal engraving will be located near the Brandenburg Gate. Participants who prepaid the engraving will have a mark on their race numbers. The engraving must take place on race day. Preliminary certificates will also be available at the finish and via Internet. In early December, a personal certificate with the time and placing, as well as a result list will be automatically sent by mail. The winners of each age category can start for free in 2009.

• BERLIN VITAL Fall September 25 – 27, 2008
  KABELWERK
  Gartenfelder Straße 128
  13599 Berlin

• Opening hours:
  Thursday, September 25, 2 – 8 p.m.
  Friday, September 26, noon – 9 p.m.
  Saturday, September 27, 9 – 6 p.m.

• Entrance to the BERLIN VITAL is free for participants
  in the 35th real,- BERLIN-MARATHON and up to 4
  accompanying persons, for participants in the Bambini
  Run and their families, and for youth up to age 18.

• Sports medicine exhibition and information

• The pre-ordered city tours will take place regularly
  during the trade fair hours (times to be announced).

• Breakfast Run to the Olympic Stadium

• Pasta Lounge

• Ecumenical Evening Prayer

• Literature Marathon

• real,- Mini-Marathon (for schools)

• 500 and 1,000 m Bambini Run

• Award Ceremony
  

• Party
  

• Marathon Party Running

Refreshments will be available at the 5 km mark and starting at the 10 km mark, every 2.5 km.

A medical team provided by the organizers together with a first aid organization will monitor and provide medical care. The medical staff on duty has the right and the responsibility to remove any participants with signs of injury or excessive strain from the race.

If you require accommodations for the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON, please check out www.real-berlin-marathon.com/hotels, where you will find special housing capacities for an enjoyable visit to Berlin.

69,709 participants from 115 countries:
40,215 runners and power walkers / 7,624 skaters / 43 wheel chair competitors and 194 hand cyclists

2007 Champions:

www.shop.berlin-marathon.com
shop@berlin-marathon.com
Fon (+49 30) 30 12 88 35

Volunteers are always needed, just give us a call: (+49 30) 30 12 88 10 or send us an email: info@real-berlin-marathon.com

SCC offers courses with competent trainers for preparing for the marathon. More infos: (+49 30) 301 60 68.