In front of a moving and atmospheric backdrop in Berlin, the handbikers and wheelchair competitors will take on the popular marathon course of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON. Fantastic times, exciting duels and goosebump moments are guaranteed.
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Participation fee
Participation fee: € 205
The total package includes:
- personal race entry
- timekeeping
- 4-day ticket for public transportation in fare zone ABC
- clothing bag
- extensive refreshments along the course and at the finish
- professional staff in the start/finish area to provide assistance if required
- comprehensive course security and closures of the 42 km circuit
- Own guide vehicle for handbike and wheelchair athletes
- technical service from the company "Seeger hilft GmbH & Co. KG" in the start area and along the route with a service vehicle (suitable tyres or spare parts must be provided by yourself)
- accident assistance from the Johanniter for transport from the course to the finish in case of drop-out
- Finisher medal
- personalised finisher certificate online
- extensive programme next to and on the course, including MARATHON EXPO, Hall of Fame, cheering points & music bands
Starting class
Wheelchair athletes
- T 1 Quadriplegic Tetraplegia C5/C6: No functionality of the legs, trunk or fingers; no ability to straighten the elbows
- T 2 Quadriplegic Tetraplegia C6/C7: No functionality of the legs or trunk; limited hand functionality; arms and shoulders fully functional
- T 3/4 Quadriplegic Paraplegia and other disabilities (e.g. amputations): Full arm and hand functionality; limited to full trunk functionality; some impaired leg functionality
Handbiker
- H1–H4 Recumbent: only hand cycle or adaptive bike
- H1 Tetraplegia C6 and higher:Limited functionality of the arms and hands; severe limitations to straightening the elbows; limited temperature regulation
- H2 Tetraplegia C7/C8: Limited functionality of the arms and hands; limited temperature regulation
- H3 Paraplegia up to TH10: Limited trunk stability
- H4 Paraplegia from TH11 to L4, leg amputations : Limited or no lower leg functionality; double upper leg amputations; normal or almost normal trunk stability
Timekeeping
Time measurement is done exclusively with the MIKA TAG. The timing is done as usual by rolling over the mats at the start and finish. Since the MIKA TAG is a "disposable transponder", there is no need to return the bib number. Furthermore there is no additional rental fee, the time keeping is included in your participation fee.
Way to the MARATHON EXPO and Race material pick-up
Public transport:
Underground line 6 to Platz der Luftbrücke where a lift is available
Entrance is via the Ehrenhof (main hall of Tempelhof Airport)
Extra information regarding the race material pick-up can be found HERE
Race day
Access to the starting area:
Access for wheelchair and handbike athletes as well as the security check is in front of the Siegessäule (Victory Column). The entry is possible via the northern pedestrian walkway along "Strasse des 17. Juni". This entrance will open from 7 am.
Please note: Access via the road "Strasse des 17. Juni" is not possible.
Interactive map start/finish area
Accompanying person
Due to the size of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, it is not possible for accompanying persons to enter the direct start / finish area. There will be sufficient professional staff present to provide any needed assistance and information.
Starting times
- 8:50 am: Handbike competitors with blue race bib start on the left side (southern lane)*
- 8:56 am: Elite Wheelchair competitors with a pink race bib start on the right side (northern lane)*
- 8:59 am: Handbike competitors with white race bib start on the left side (southern lane)*
8:59 am: Wheelchair competitors with an orange race bib will start on the right side (northern lane)*.
* Lane always looking in the direction of travel
Starting line-up
The briefing on the starting places begins at 8:30 am. Latecomers will be placed at the back of the queue. Line-up for the start will finish at 8:45am.
PLEASE NOTE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY.
Meeting point
Where: South side of the boulevard Strasse des 17. June / Bellevueallee near the start
Services:
- secure tents until 2 p.m. (marked with the wheelchair and handbiker pictogram)
- general meeting point for you and your companion person after the race
- wheelchair drop-off
- changing facilities
- toilets
- collection of the finisher bags
The barrior to the tents on the "Straße des 17. Juni" will be open for the wheelchair competitors and handbikers when:
- The first athlete crosses the finish line.
- The last runner has started
