Based on the hygiene concept developed by the Charité and approved by the health department, participation in the S 25 Berlin is only possible with proof of a “three Gs” (vaccinated, tested or recovered). This proof will be checked before entering the event area. The proof can be presented digitally through the CovPass App/Corona Warning App or in paper form. Please bring an identification document, which we will additionally require for inspection. Children and youth under the age of 16 may show a student ID, passport, or insurance card verifying the identity of the 3-G proof.
One of the following forms of proof is required:
Wearing a medical mask at the event site is mandatory unless the 1.5m distance can be maintained.
*Please check the current participation requirements, subject to change.
This link will take you, directly to the registration. There you can register online for the S 25 Berlin on October 10, 2021. The online registration closes on 06 October 2021 at 10 am. After that, registration is only possible through the Berlin läuft! team or at the starting documents distribution in the Mall of Berlin .
You want to check your registration? Click here for the start list.
The additional services can be picked up at the starting documents counter.
Event Shirt:
The event shirts can be booked at the registration for the event for 20,00 EUR. If you are already registered, you can order the event shirt later via your account.
The pre-ordered shirts will be handed out at the starting documents. In addition, shirts can be purchased there and on the day of the event, while stocks last, for 20.00 EUR.
Medal engraving:
A medal engraving with name and time can be booked at the registration for 8,00 EUR. The engraving will be done on the day of the event. Before the start you can buy a medal engraving later for 8,00 EUR.
Participant photos:
If you have booked a photo package with our partner Sportograf, you will receive a code after the event and as soon as the photos have been uploaded, with which you can download your photos from the course. Individual photos can be purchased after the event.
Since recently you have to upload a selfie at Sportograf to find your photos. The search for the start number is no longer possible. With the purchase of the package you agree to this and accept the privacy policy.
In case of late registration, additional services can only be purchased on the day of the event and on the day the starting documents are handed out.
The race numbers will only be issued upon presentation of the event ticket, which will be sent to you on Thursday, October 7, before the event. In case you do not receive your event ticket, you can ask for your race number at the help desk on site of the starting documents.
Location
In front of SportScheck in the Mall of Berlin
Leipziger Square 12
10117 Berlin
Time
Friday, 08 October 2021, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. *
Saturday, 09 October 2021, 10 am – 7 pm *
The ticket will only be issued upon presentation of the event ticket with the start number, which we will send to you on Thursday, 07 October, before the event.
In case you do not receive your event ticket, you can ask for your race number at the help desk on site of the start document distribution.
The check of your 3-G proof can already be done when you pick up your starting documents. Please note, however, that the quick test (PoC test) may only be carried out after 09.10. from 14:00 (end of event) so that it retains its validity on the day of the event.
After successful control of your proof you will receive an admission wristband, which allows you to enter the event area. We kindly ask you to take off your wristband only after the finish to avoid another check of your proof on the day of the event.
Please pay attention to the current hygiene measures of the Mall of Berlin when picking up your wristband.
* Subject to change without notice
We recommend arriving by public transport as there is limited parking available.
Subway: U2 (Potsdamer Platz)
S-Bahn: S1, S2, S25, S26 (Potsdamer Platz)
RB: RB10, RE3, RE4 (Potsdamer Platz)
Bus: 120,200, M41, M48, M8 (Potsdamer Platz)
If you arrive by car, you can use the parking garage of the Mall of Berlin at the prices listed there.
For further information please visit www.fahrinfo-berlin.de.
Address
Olympic Stadium Berlin
Olympic Square 3
14053 Berlin
Arrival
We recommend that you travel by public transport, as there is limited parking available.
Subway
U2 direction Ruhleben to “Olympiastadion
S-Bahn
S5 direction Spandau to “Olympiastadion
Arrival at the Olympiastadion
Access is via the East Gate (Olympic Rings). Be sure to plan extra time for arrival and access to the Olympic Square, as there may be queues due to bag checks!
Please bring only the garment bag that you received at the start document distribution. The following items are not allowed to be brought to the event area besides bicycles:
To park bicycles, please do not use the fences at the Olympic Stadium, as they will be removed, but use the areas at Trakähner Allee. There is an extra parking area for strollers and buggies.
Facilities for clothes storage and toilets are available in the circulation area of the Olympic Stadium.
Together with your starting documents you will receive a starter bag. On the day of the event, please stow your change of clothes exclusively in this starter bag and hand it in at the clothes bag drop-off point on the event grounds. After the race you will get the starter bag back at the same place when showing your start number. The organizer is not liable for lost items.
Starting signal: 10:15 a.m.
Course length: approx. 2 km
Children between the ages of 5 and 12 are eligible to start.
All children will receive a medal at the finish line after successfully completing the course. Medal engravings can be ordered for 4.00 EUR at registration or purchased directly on site at the “Medal Engraving” tent.
Two accompanying adults will be admitted to the Olympic Stadium on the day of the event.
Please note that parents or other accompanying persons are not allowed to run with the children. Children should run out of self-motivation and without outside pressure.
Children 6 years and older fall under the 3-G rule and must provide proof of test validity (PoC test may be done on 09.10 starting at 16:00).
Children and youth under the age of 16 may present a student ID, passport or insurance card confirming the identity of the 3-G proof.
Certificates for the children’s run will be added to the results lists.
Minors may be accompanied by a supervisor on the day of the event. The 3-G regulation also applies to supervisors.
In the 5×5 km relay, 5 participants complete a 5 km distance one after the other. All team members will receive a clothes bag and a start number.
The start numbers with the STAFFELNUMBER must be worn on the chest. Passing on or exchanging the start numbers is not permitted! The chip is already included in the start number.
Relay change
Information will follow soon
Clothes transport and return transport
All team members have the possibility to drop off their personal valuables at the event area as well as at the relay change. You can pick up your valuables at your corresponding destination (relay change or event area).
Ticket
Your personal start number contains a VBB logo, which allows you to use public transport (Berlin tariff zone AB) free of charge between 6:00-15:00. We kindly ask you to wear your race number visibly on your body.
Ranking
The scoring will be done as a team.
Timing Relay
There is a 25 km total finish time per team. Also for the relays the chips (BibTags) are already automatically included on the start numbers.
Start: Olympic Square in front of the Olympic Stadium
Finish: Blue track in the Olympic Stadium
Starting signal: 10:00 a.m. for 10, 21, 25 km and 5×5 relay
Starting signal for children’s race: 10:15 a.m.
End of event: 2 p.m.
Access to the event area is possible from 8:00 am.
The start of the 25 km, the half marathon and the 10 km and 5×5 km relay will take place together on the Olympic Square.
The starting zone is divided into starting blocks B1 to B4 and separated by guiding grids. Access to the starting blocks is possible from 09:40.
Runners who have not entered a target time in the online registration will automatically be assigned to starting block B4.
Access to the starting blocks will be provided on site by official judges. The starting block is indicated on the start number. The start number must be visible on the chest and is non-transferable.
If the starting block is not noted on the start number, please report to the Help Desk before the race.
A medical mask is mandatory for the start line-up, as we cannot keep the minimum distance of 1.5 m in this area. After passing the start line the mask may be taken off.
Time limit for completing the course: 10 , 21, 25 km & 5×5 km relay: 3h 15 min.
The kilometers are marked by signs along the route. On the course there are 3-4 refreshment points, each 150 meters long. We ask you to split evenly among the aid stations and keep the minimum distance of 1.5 meters. There are enough toilets at the aid stations.
We ask for your understanding that strollers and buggies are not allowed.
After the last runner, the course will be reopened by the final vehicle. Those who do not reach the halfway point by 13:15 will be asked to abandon the race.
We kindly ask spectators to respect the sanitary measures indicated on the signs.
Your house is located in or near the course?
Please note that due to extensive route closures around the event, there may be restrictions on road traffic. The marked roads will be closed in both directions from 06:00 to 14:00. There will also be numerous stopping restrictions.
Pacemakers will be on duty for the finish times of the different distances. They will carry a visible flag with the finish time and will position themselves in the appropriate blocks.
10 km : finish time 60 minutes
21km: 1 hour and 45 minutes and 1 hour and 55 minutes
25km: 2 hours and 05 minutes, 2 hours and 15 minutes, 2 hours and 30 minutes, 2 hours and 40 minutes
The timing is obligatory for all distances (except children’s race) exclusively with the BibTag of the company MyLaps. The chip is automatically included in the start number.
Timing relay
There is a 25 km total finish time per team. Also for the relays the chips (BibTags) are already automatically included on the start numbers.
The finish time will be requested during the online registration.
After crossing the finish line in the Olympiastadion Berlin you will receive a finisher medal. The final runner of the relay team will receive the medals for the whole relay team.
In order to avoid obstructions, you are asked to leave the finish area quickly via the marked paths in the spectator areas.
You will receive refreshments in the upper stadium loop in the area of the marathon stairs. Please do not forget to pick up your garment bags from the drop-off points. This also applies to the relay finishers.
Time limit for completing the course:
25 km and half marathon: 3h 15min
10 km: 1h 30min
25 km and half marathon runners who have not reached half of the distance after 95 minutes will be asked to abandon the race.
Results and the online certificate service can be found about four hours after the end of the event. These can be downloaded as PDF, a postal dispatch does not take place.
Late registration
As far as there are still starting places available, late registration is possible. On the day of the event late registrations will be accepted up to one hour before the start. The fee can be paid in cash or with EC card (no credit card payment possible).
Re-registration
In case you cannot start in the booked distance and you have not booked a money-back guarantee, we can offer you the following re-registration possibilities up to 3 weeks before the event:
Re-registration to another event
In this case, please send us an email to: info@berlin-laeuft.de. We will then make the transfer in the system.
Transfer to another person
You can transfer your starting place to another participant for a transfer fee of 5,00 EUR. You can make the transfer up to 3 weeks before the event via your account (afterwards only at the starting documents). Click the button “Transfer my registration to another person”. As soon as the transfer has been confirmed by the new participant, your registration will be automatically cancelled and the organizer will be informed about the transfer.
The 5,00 EUR transfer fee will be debited from the account of the new participant. Additional services, such as the event shirt, will not be transferred and will remain with you. The money-back guarantee expires with successful transfer.
The medical staff is located along the course and in the start/finish area.
If you need help on the course, you must – if possible – go to the nearest aid station, where specialists are on duty.
Unfortunately, we will not open the Olympic Stadium for spectators this year.
Please use the opportunity to cheer on and support your runners along the course.
Only two accompanying persons are allowed for the Kids’ Run, who will be granted access to the Olympic Stadium.