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 info10 Introduction

Dear Participants,

The highlight of the running season is approaching in great

strides. On September 26, 2010, all of Berlin will once again
be awaiting the spectacular 37th real,- BERLIN MARATHON,
a sports event where the masses meet the elite. The fastest
marathon runners in the world will share the road with over
40,000 amateur runners from 104 countries.

For one exciting weekend, Berlin will be the centre of the

marathon world, presenting itself to the throngs of visitors
from its most athletic side. Thanks to the live broadcast
provided by n-tv and Eurosport, spectators around the
world will be able to watch and see who passes through
the Brandenburg Gate first just before the finish and what
the atmosphere is like along the 42-km fan mile with over 70
bands and a million enthusiastic spectators.

The BERLIN VITAL Expo, the Breakfast Run and the post race party
will round off this unforgettable marathon weekend.

This brochure provides information on the programme and sche-

dule for the 37th real,- BERLIN MARATHON. Please take a moment
to read through it carefully, so you can get to the start without any
stress and enjoy the enthusiasm of the spectators, who will come
out just to cheer you on.

We wish you lots of fun and success at the

37th real,- BERLIN MARATHON!

Your SCC-RUNNING Team

Imprint
Publisher: SCC-RUNNING Events GmbH
Olympiapark
Hanns-Braun-Straße/Adlerplatz
14053 Berlin
Telefon: (+49 30) 30 12 88 10
Telefax: (+49 30) 30 12 88 20
Email: info@scc-events.com
Responsible: Rüdiger Otto,
Christian Jost, Jürgen Lock
Editors: Vincent Dornbusch,
Marcel Altenburg
Translation in English:
Penelope Eifrig
Graphics: ashman-werbung.de
Photos: Camera 4, Victah Sailor

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 Contents info10

Running, laughing, living

The 4-day event 24

Welcome to Berlin 26

Day of Energy 26

Everything you need to know about

the big marathon weekend

Sports and Healts Fair 27

BERLIN VITAL Fall 2010

Programme for Saturday, 28

September 25, 2010

Programme for Sunday, 29

September 26, 2010

Information on Getting there 30

Start 31

Course 32

Finish 34

Maps
Paths to Start-/Finish area 19

Start-/Finish area 20

Course Backover

This information is based on the organisational status from August 2010

(subject to change).
The participant information can also be downloaded at
www.real-berlin-marathon.com
For the most current information please take a look at our homepage
www.real-berlin-marathon.com before you depart for Berlin.

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 info10 The 4-day event

Thursday and Friday, September 23 and 24 Saturday, September 25 – one more day!

The countdown ... the anticipation

begins…
When the BERLIN VITAL fair opens its doors on Thurs-
day, marathon fever will be spreading around Berlin.
The countdown to the 37th real,- BERLIN-MARATHON
has begun.
The race number distribution is fully underway, but the
BERLIN VITAL fair offers much more. Take time to explo-
re! During the following three days we are providing a
diverse programme in addition to all of the information
and sales stands at the fair. See page 29.
Information on the current programme can be
found at www.real-berlin-marathon.com and
www.berlin-vital.de
is rising…
Only one more day until the marathon race – slowly
your anticipation and nervousness is rising. For those of
you who nonetheless do not wish to only rest your legs,
we offer a diverse programme on Saturday. We invite
you to join us on a Breakfast Run, or to watch the 14th
edition of the Inline Skating Marathon and for the first
time the real,- Mini-Marathon take place on Saturday.
The Bambini Run will also take place on this day at the
BERLIN VITAL Fall fair. In addition, you can carbo-load
for the last time at the Pasta Lounge. With all of the
excitement and nervousness, maybe you can find the
necessary peace and concentration for tomorrow’s ma-
rathon at the Ecumenical Evening Prayer this evening.

22nd LITERATURE MARATHON 2010

This year‘s LITERATURE MARATHON will begin at
5 p.m. on September 19th, 2010 in the Art Factory
Schlot (Kunstfabrik Schlot), Edisonhöfe, Chaussee-
straße 18 in 10115 Berlin. You can find out more
about the programme at: www.real-berlin-ma-
rathon.com/literature

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Sunday, September 26

…have fun at the

37th real,- BERLIN-MARATHON!
After three exciting days preparing you for the marathon You can look forward to an unforgettable marathon race.
spectacle, the time has finally come. The city seldom gets It is not over, however, when you have reached the finish.
up so early on a Sunday as it does today. Thousands of We will make sure you feel good after the marathon race,
runners from around the world stream in towards the star- as well. Honoured with a medal, strengthened with re-
ting area, a million spectators find their positions along the freshments, massaged, and showered, you can then join
streets to cheer on the athletes, and numerous cameras thousands of other happy faces at the closing celebration
are aimed at you along the course. If you write your name and at the Marathon Party Running in the evening.
on your jersey you are sure to get some personal support,
which might give you some extra motivation. People also
always enjoy seeing unusual clothing, which provides en-
joyment both on and off the course.

Hotline: 030 - 30 12 88 10
SCC-RUNNING has set up a hotline for the
weekend of September 23 to 26, 2010. We
will be delighted to answer your questions
during the following times:
Thurs.–Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 info10 Welcome in Berlin

Welcome to Berlin!

Hotels: Information on hotel accomodations is available

online at www.real-berlin-marathon.com/hotels

real,- BERLIN MARATHON is a partner of the Science Year 2010 – The Future of Energy

Nothing Runs without Energy

How much energy does a marathon runner use
during his run across Berlin to the finish at the
Brandenburg Gate? If you could collect the en-
ergy used by all 40,000 participants, how many
decades could you light a light bulb with it?

We will answer these and many more questions about

the “Human Bundle of Energy” during the “Day of
Energy” being organised by our partner “Science Year
2010” that will take place on September 25, 2010,
parallel to the inline skaters’ real,- BERLIN MARA-
THON. On that day, universities, research institutions,
museums and companies throughout Germany will be
opening their doors and offering a glimpse at the new
developments and research involving energy. 

Spectators of the real,- BERLIN MARATHON at Pots-

damer Platz will be able to experience energy directly
along the course – through an exhibit on the future of
energy research and many exciting activities. Additio-
nal information on the “Day of Energy” is available at
http://www.zukunft-der-energie.de/veranstal-
tungen/tagderenergie.html

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 BERLIN VITAL Fall Expo 2010 info10

BERLIN VITAL Fall Expo 2010

Anyone checking in (that is, picking up his/her race
number) for the real,- BERLIN MARATHON can take
the U6 subway to “Platz der Luftbrücke” and
enter the reception hall of the former Tempelhof Air-
port. Plenty of fun activities will be taking place on
the airfield, such as a climbing tower, the Sport Mobil
and a Kinderland for the kids. In the Test Area, you
can borrow bikes, inline and Nordic skates. The Bam-
bini Race will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
(For further information: www.berlin-vital.de)

Medical Center
The multi-lingual medical team with representatives from
various medical branches will offer on-site “office hours”
to discuss health and emergency issues and to an-
swer your personal questions. If our doctors find that par-
ticipating could be detrimental to your health, they will
advise you not to. Your health is of utmost importance.
(www.real-berlin-marathon/sportmedicine)

Massage Island
Everyone who pre-ordered a massage with their registra-
tion can get their muscles and tendons loosened up. You
can also inquire on site if there are any available spots.

Race Documents
Upon presentation of your registration confirmation,
race numbers will be distributed at the BERLIN VI-
TAL Fall fair from September 23–25, 2010. No race
The BERLIN VITAL fair, organised within the fra- numbers will be distributed on race day! If you own a
mework of the 37th real,- BERLIN-MARATHON, ChampionChip, you must bring it with you to be regis-
presents an unforgettable ambiance for endurance tered. Rental chips are available as well.
athletes, which in regard to the information, news,
and products offered is unique in Germany. All participants who pre-ordered products or
services (adidas Event and Finisher shirts) will
Across 24.000 m2 of exhibition space, more than 170 ex- have the respective coupons attached to their
hibitors from the areas of endurance sport, health, fitness, race numbers. These must be redeemed at the BER-
travel, nutrition, and sport innovation are displayed. Free LIN VITAL fair – this will not be possible later.
health and fitness activities are available for active visitor
participation. There will also be a beer garden and culinary real,- BERLIN-MARATHON Merchandising
treats from around the world at the event venue. Visit our merchandising stand at the BERLIN VITAL Fall
2010. We will be offering the current adidas real,- BER-
LIN MARATHON collection. adidas event and finisher
Entrance is free for all participants in the 37th t-shirts can also be purchased on the day of the event at the
real,-BERLIN-MARATHON and up to 2 accom- finish area (while supplies last).
panying persons, for the kids (and their families)
participating in the Bambini Run, and for all youth All items can also be viewed and ordered at any time
up to age 18. For all other fair visitors: 2.00 EUR on our website: www.shop.berlin-marathon.com.
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 info10 Programme for Saturday, September 25, 2010
It will start out „Nice and Easy“,
but then…
Breakfast Run „Janz langsam!“
The traditional Breakfast Run the day before the race is
now a regular part of the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON.
Everyone who participates in this event will get a tas-
te of the upcoming marathon atmosphere on Sunday.
Amidst a fun atmosphere, the throng of runners will
leave the Charlottenburg Palace at 9:30 a.m. for a
”nice and easy” jog to the Olympic Stadium, carrying
flags from their clubs, cities, and countries, and playing
instruments.
This is no time for over-ambition, but rather a chance
to simply have fun loosening up your legs. As a special
highlight, the 6 km course will end directly on the blue
track in the Olympic Stadium. After this early-morning
achievement, you will have earned a proper power
breakfast provided by our main sponsor, real,-. Just the
right thing for filling up your energy reserves! Now is
the time to preserve your strength and start your men-
tal preparation for the marathon race.
Please note! There will be no showers and trans-
portation of clothes at the Breakfast Run.
The spectators along the course can cheer on the next
generation of runners during the real,- MINI-MARA-
THON at 3:45 p.m. and motivate the inline skaters at 4
p.m. This is your chance to catch a breath of the mara-
thon atmosphere.
For a quiet moment to collect your strength, you can
participate in a community evening prayer at the Kaiser
Wilhelm Memorial Church at 8.30 p.m
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Breakfast Run (to and from)
n to Schloss Charlottenburg (Spandauer Damm):
U -Bahn U7 (subway) to Richard-Wagner-Platz
and a short walk;
or Bus 109, Bus M45 or Bus 309.
n from the Olympic Stadium:
U -Bahn U2, S -Bahn S9, S75 or Bus M49.
Programme for Saturday, September 25:
n 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Run
Start: Charlottenburg Palace,
Spandauer Damm
Finish: Olympic Stadium
n 11:00 a.m. Bambini Run – 500 m / 1,000 m
children born in 2000 and later,
Parents can run along (holding hands)
registration: on BERLIN VITAL, 3.00 Euro
on site: Park of the Tempelhof airport
n from noon to
3:00 p.m. Supporting Programme
n 1:00 p.m. SCC-Skating KidsCup (aged 6 – 13)
r egistration: on BERLIN VITAL, 3.00 Euro
on site: INLINE ACTION AREA
at the Brandenburg Gate
p.m. real,- MINI-MARATHON
n 3:45
Start for school children from Berlin
and Brandenburg (4.2195 km)
Start: Potsdamer Straße (at 38 K)
Finish: Boulevard “Straße des 17. Juni”,
snear the Soviet Monument
p.m. Inline-Skating Marathon
n 4:00
Start: Boulevard “Straße des 17. Juni”,
near ”Kleiner Stern“ (Little Star)
Finish: Boulevard “Straße des 17. Juni”,
near the Soviet Monument
p.m. Ecumenical evening prayer
n 8:30
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial-Church,
Breitscheidplatz
n from Marathon Party Skating
9:00 p.m. at the e4, Eichhornstraße 4,
10785 Berlin.
 Programme for Sunday, September 26, 2010
The 37th real,-
BERLIN-MARATHON 2010
The real,- BERLIN-MARATHON is famous for its fast
pavement and draws great numbers of top ath-
letes and amateur runners each year. Numerous
world best performances and world records have
been set here in the past few years.
The atmosphere in Berlin is world-class, as well. The run-
ners are lifted by the musical support along the attractive
city course – with about 60 bands putting on their own
‘music marathon’ – and are carried to the finish by count-
less spectators. It is an unforgettable experience for every
marathon fan!
Enjoy!
The great spirit of the event is not only created by the
many spectators, but also by the increasing number of par-
ticipants who adorn themselves in costumes. If you are a
fun-loving person who likes to wear costumes, feel free to
come to the start in some creative running attire. You are
sure to gain extra attention and receive additional cheers.
Regardless of your motivation for participating, do not for-
get to have fun and enjoy your long journey to the finish.
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Programme for Sunday, September 26:
n 8:35 a.m. Start Wheelchair Competitors
n 8:45 a.m. Start Hand Cyclists
n 9:03 a.m. Start Runners / Power Walkers
Start: Boulevard “Straße des 17. Juni“,
near “Kleiner Stern“(Little Star)
Finish: Boulevard “Straße des 17. Juni“,
near the Soviet Monument
n 2:00 p.m. Award Ceremony & Party
at Brandenburg Gate
n from Marathon Party Running
8:00 p.m. Flughafen Tempelhof,
Platz der Luftbrücke 5, 12105 Berlin,
Your ticket is included in your race
materials.
The pre-ordered adidas Finisher and Event t-shirts will
ONLY be available at the BERLIN VITAL fair (Voucher
on your race number). Race numbers will not be
distributed on Sunday, September 26, 2010!
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 info10 Getting there

Methods of getting to the start area Methods of reaching the starting area:
Please plan on leaving 90 minutes to 2 hours
early for the start – it is a long way. U -Bahn (subway) U 2 to Potsdamer Platz
U -Bahn (subway) U 6 to Friedrichstraße
Don’t ruin your chances for a good race by having a S -Bahn (elevated train) S 5 / S 75 / S 7 / S 9
hectic start or getting there too late. As there are no
parking facilities for cars or busses near the start, we to Friedrichstraße or Berlin Hauptbahnhof
ask you to please use public transportation. S -Bahn (elevated train) S 1 / S 2 / S 25
to Potsdamer Platz or Friedrichstraße
Please note the up-to-date special S-Bahn sche-
dules with longer intervals, which are likely to still Please note that it could be more complicated to
be in effect in September. travel by public bus (BUS 100, 123, 147, M48, 187,
200) due to the roadblocks along the course. It will
Please take the subway (U-Bahn) if possible. not be possible to drive through the starting area.

(subway) U-Bahn
U
Line from to to transfer station transfer to (Entrance to the starting area) Travel time
U 1 Warschauer Straße Uhlandstraße Hallesches Tor (approx. 10 min) U 6 Friedrichstraße (approx. 5 min) approx.18 min*
Please note that the walk from subway Line U1 to Line U6, 4 min. !
U 1 Uhlandstraße Warschauer Straße Gleisdreieck (approx. 8 min) U 2 Potsdamer Platz (approx. 3 min approx. 12 min *
U 2 Ruhleben Pankow Potsdamer Platz approx. 25 min
U 2 Pankow Ruhleben Potsdamer Platz approx. 22 min
U 3 Krumme Lanke Nollendorfplatz Nollendorfplatz (approx. 24 min) U 2 Potsdamer Platz (approx. 8 min) approx. 32 min
U 5 Hönow Alexanderplatz Alexanderplatz (approx. 32 min) U 2 Potsdamer Platz (approx. 10 min) approx. 42 min
U 6 Alt-Tegel Alt-Mariendorf Friedrichstraße approx. 20 min
U 6 Alt-Mariendorf Alt-Tegel Friedrichstraße approx. 17 min
U 7 Rathaus Spandau Rudow Mehringdamm (approx. 34 min) U 6 Friedrichstraße (approx. 7 min) approx. 41 min
U 7 Rudow Rathaus Spandau Mehringdamm (approx. 23 min) U 6 Friedrichstraße (approx. 7 min) approx. 30 min
U 8 Wittenau Hermannstraße Alexanderplatz (approx. 22 min) U 2 Potsdamer Platz (approx. 10 min) approx. 32 min
U 9 Rathaus Steglitz Osloer Straße Zoolog. Garten (approx. 11 min) U 2 Potsdamer Platz (approx. 10 min) approx. 21 min
U 9 Rathaus Steglitz Rathaus Steglitz Zoolog. Garten (approx. 11 min) U 2 Potsdamer Platz (approx. 10 min) approx. 21 min

The travel times above denote the absolute travelling times only! Please calculate extra time for changing trains and for the walk from the stations to the
starting area. All information is subject to change!

(elevated train) S-Bahn
S
Line to Direction from to (Entrance to the starting area) Travel time
S 5 Strausberg Nord West > East Westkreuz Berlin-Hauptbahnhof or Friedrichstraße approx. 14 – 17 min
S 75 Wartenberg West > East Spandau Berlin-Hauptbahnhof or Friedrichstraße approx. 28 – 30 min
S 7 Ahrensfelde West > East Potsdam Hbf. Berlin-Hauptbahnhof or Friedrichstraße approx. 38 – 41 min
S 9 Flughafen Bln-Schönefeld West > East Spandau Berlin-Hauptbahnhof or Friedrichstraße approx. 28 – 30 min
S 9 / S 7 / S 75 / S 5 East > West Ostkreuz Friedrichstraße or Berlin-Hauptbahnhof approx. 10 – 15 min
S 1 Oranienburg South > North Wannsee Potsdamer Platz or Friedrichstraße approx. 29 – 33 min
S 2 Bernau South > North Priesterweg Potsdamer Platz or Friedrichstraße approx. 10 – 14 min
S 25 Hennigsdorf South > North Priesterweg Potsdamer Platz or Friedrichstraße approx. 10 – 14 min
S 1 Wannsee North > South Oranienburg Friedrichstraße or Potsdamer Platz approx. 44 – 48 min
S 2 Blankenfelde North > South Bornholmer Str. Friedrichstraße or Potsdamer Platz approx. 10 – 14 min
S 25 Lichterfelde Süd North > South Bornholmer Str. Friedrichstraße or Potsdamer Platz approx. 10 – 14 min

For security reasons, the S-Bahn station For current schedule changes please go to
“Unter den Linden“ will be closed. www.s-bahn-berlin.de or www.bvg.de

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Entrance to the Starting area Please include your address in Berlin (hotel,
For security reasons, the starting area will only be open etc.), room and telephone number. Please insert
to participants with official race numbers. next of kin and his telephone number.
Please say goodbye to your friends and relatives
beforehand. The start/finish is only open to par-
ticipants (no accompanying persons).

In order to avoid cramming the entrances and having

to walk long distances, we recommend that you choose
where you enter the start area according to the loca-
tion of your clothing drop-off. You can find informa-
tion and the location of your clothing drop-off
on our website (www.real-berlin-marathon.com/
clothing) about two weeks before the event or
at the BERLIN VITAL Fair.

In the extended starting area between the Reichstag

and the Federal Chancellery there are changing tents
and sufficient toilets available. Please use them! The number for all emergencies is: 112
(Fire department), Keyword: MARATHON
Clothing Drop-off Your race number DOES NOT provide for free trans-
You must drop off your clothing by 8:30 a.m. (at the la- portation on the public transportation network (except
test) at the tent allocated for your race number. Please on race day – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. –if you drop out
only use the clothing bag, which you received with your of the race).
race materials, which has your race number on it. Bibs must be worn on the chest so that your num-
ber is clearly visible. They may not be altered in
Do not leave any valuable or breakable items in the any way. Do not alter any letters or characters
clothing bag. The organiser is not liable for any that appear on your bib. Any form of alteration
damage or loss of your items. will result in disqualification!

Changing tents and toilets Be on the alert for runners without race numbers who
Please see the start/finish map on page 20 for the loca- may try to mingle in with the official competitors at the
tion of the changing tents and toilets. start. Such runners serve only to adulterate the perfor-
mance figures of the official runners, and they take un-
The changing tent and toilets with wheelchair access fair advantage of the support and aid services intended
are located between the start and the Siegessäule (Vic- only for registered entrants.
tory Column) in the direction of the race. Unfortunately
there have been repeated thefts of shoes with the chips Timekeeping
attached from the changing tents. Please do not lea- With ChampionChip. No chip – no timekeeping!
ve your shoes unattended!!! The timekeeping will be kept solely with the Cham-pi-
onChip which can be purchased from
Information Booth
The INFO booth is located at the intersection of Mika Timing GmbH, Strundepark, Kürtener Str. 11 B,
Scheidemannstraße / Heinrich-von-Gagern-Straße. 51465 Bergisch-Gladbach, phone: (022 02) 240 11 13
Email: info@championchip.de
Race Numbers
Only entrants with official race numbers for the real,- Please fasten the chip securely to your shoelaces
BERLIN-MARATHON 2010 will be permitted to compe- (not with metal) or your time will not be kept. Your
te in the race. Race numbers are not transferable. net running time can only be measured if you step on the
contact mats laid out on the starting and finishing lines.
There is an “EMERGENCY PASSPORT” on the back Likewise, you must step on all mats laid out en route. In-
of your race number. For your own safety and to assu- termediate time checks – you will be disqualified if your
re prompt assistance, please fill in your personal data. intermediate times are not recorded.
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 info10 Start – Course

The hire charges for the chip (6 euros) were paid upon on both lanes of the boulevard “Straße des 17. Juni.“
registration. If a chip is not returned after the event, an There will be balloons when you enter the starting
additional 25 euros will be billed to your account. block. Please let yours go when the first starting gun is
You must return your undamaged chip by 5:15 fired! The marathon will be started in 3 waves.
p.m. (at the latest) on the day of the event in the clo-
thing drop-off area. For technical reasons, the start- Power Walkers – Please note!!
time recording for the ChampionChip will be switched The power walkers must line up in the last starting
off 25 minutes after the start of the race is signalled. block.
Later starts are not possible.
Please note that Nordic Walking is not permit-
ted at the marathon.
Personal Refreshments
If you prefer, you can drop off your own personal re- The wheelchair competitors will start at 8:35
freshments for the various refreshment points. Please a.m. and the hand cyclists at 8:45 a.m., also on
deliver your containers (labelled clearly with your the Straße des 17. Juni.
name and race number – NO GLASS!) by 7:30 a.m.
at the Personal Refreshments stand (Gate 4, Konrad-
Adenauer-Straße). Refreshment Points
Nonetheless, we would like to state that with All refreshment points will only be on the right-hand
the great number of individual containers it is as side, except for those between 5 – 16 km, which will
good as impossible to find your own items at the be on both sides. The refreshments at km approx. 9
refreshment points. / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 and 36 will be available in the
following order:
Warm-Up
There will be an organised group warm-up to music
between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. (block H). Stretching
and loosening up will help you to reach your running
temperature and reduce the chance of injury.
In addition there will be extra refreshment points at
Starting Block Division kilometres approx. 5 / 12 / 17,5 / 22,5 / 28 / 32,5
The start will be divided into 8 designated blocks according / 34 / 37,5 / 40 and a gel-point at 27,5 (subject to
to the personal best times submitted. The letters A – H change: www.real-berlin-marathon.com/refresh-
on your race number ment). Drinking water in cups and water containers for
Wave Block Best time show which block dunking sponges will be available at these points.
A < 2:20 you are to go to. All Please throw your empty cups to the side of the street
B 2:20:01 – 2:50:00
1 C 2:50:01 – 3:00:00
runners who are par- so as to not endanger any of your fellow competitors.
D 3:00:01 – 3:15:00 ticipating in their first And be environmental and do not throw any cups,
E 3:15:01 – 3:30:00 marathon will be in bottles, or other trash into any open water.
F 3:30:01 – 3:50:00 the last block. Please Make sure you keep drinking, especially if it is
2
G 3:50:01 – 4:15:00 follow the helpers’ in- warm. Toilets will be available at the end of each
3 H
> 4:15:01 structions to assure a refreshment stand.
and without time smooth start. Attention! Sponges will only be distributed with the race
numbers. In order to protect the environment, you will
PACEMAKER receive one sponge with your race number. Please take it
Each starting block will have pacemaker to help set the with you on your race, as it is the only one you will get! The
tempo. They will be carrying orange balloons for the organisers are doing their best to make the real,-BERLIN-
first 10 km and can be identified by their yellow shirts MARATHON more environmental, especially with regard to
with the texts: a reduction of trash. Please help us out.
PACE 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, or 4:30
Medical Assistance
Start Medical assistance in the start/finish area and along
The start for the runners and power walkers will take the course. First aid will be made available by our me-
place at 9:03 a.m. at the “Kleiner Stern“ (Little Star), dical team, doctors on bikes, additional medical first
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aid teams, and by the fire department. Our medical doctor and will be marked with a green cross (First
network will be everywhere. Please do not hesitate to Aid). The doctors on duty have the right and the re-
contact our medical personnel if you are having diffi- sponsibility to remove any participants with signs of
culties – we appreciate you doing so. If you would like injury or excessive strain from the race.
to phone in an emergency, please ask a spectator to
immediately call the emergency number. If you require medical assistance, please walk to
the next station or contact our medical personnel on
In case of emergency: call 112. the course. If you have to drop out due to an injury, you
can wait for the bus at the end of the field or ride the
Please mention the key word “MARATHON“ in the subway to the finish from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free. The
call and remember the following “W”s in case of race number is valid for travel, but only for those who
emergency: have dropped out.
n Where did it happen?
n What happened?
Massage
n Who ALL is injured?
n Who is calling? Starting at km 25, you can stop to get a massage eve-
n Wait for any questions. ry 5 kilometers.

If you are looking for a runner after the finish and are Use caution on the course!
concerned about him, please call our hotline. No wheeled vehicles (cars, bikes, or motorcycles) will
Missing Person Hotline: (030) 816 90 13 90 be allowed to accompany the runners along the course.
It is not allowed to use stroller, roller skates, skate-
Medical aid along the course boards or other wheeled devices (with the exception
Up until 15 km there will mostly be mobile units on of wheelchairs and hand cycles). Animals are also not
duty. They can be identified through the label „DOC- allowed on the marathon course.
TOR“ or „MEDICAL SERVICE“.
From 15 km to 36 km, there will be so-called acci- Use caution when passing!
dent assistance stations every 3 km. Medical assistance Please watch out for your fellow runners when you
will be available every kilometre (on foot or by vehicle). change lanes, spit, or approach a refreshment stand.
From 36 km to the finish, there will be accident as- Also be aware of the wheelchair racers on the course.
sistant stations every kilometre. Please take care not to endanger others or yourself.
Each station will be manned with at least one Use your head!

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Video and Timekeeping control points If you are feeling ill, please make use of the me-
There are video control points on the course. Please dical care available.
make sure that your race number is clearly visible on
your chest throughout the entire race. Then you will receive your medal and warming cloak.
Please move on from this area toward the refresh-
There are also timekeeping controls (approx. 5 km) ments, where drinks, Erdinger beer non-alcoholic, fruit
on the course. You must run across all contact mats to and cookies await you for take away. Please throw your
prove that you kept to the correct course – otherwise used sponges in the containers provided. If you feel ill,
you will be disqualified. please use the medical assistance provided. Students
from the Berlin schools of physiotherapy await you for
Grandstands and Video Screen massages to loosen up your stiff muscles. They are the-
re to help you, but remember there are other runners
Standing room-only grandstands will line both sides of
who would like to enjoy their „helping hands” too.
the course before the finish, which are open to eve-
ryone. This is a great way to follow your friends and Then go to pick up your clothing bag.
relatives in real life as well as on the large video screen The clothing pick-up is only possible in the finish area
as they cross the finish. until 4:00 p.m. upon presentation of your race number.
All clothing bags remaining will be at the lost and
Finish found booth until 6:00 p.m., or they can be picked
The finish is on the right side (in the race direction) of from Monday on, September 27, at the organisational
the street on the Straße des 17. Juni in front of the office at Hanns-Braun-Str./Adlerplatz, 14053 Berlin.
Soviet Monument and will remain open until 3:30 p.m.
(until 4 p.m. for walkers). Your time will be registered Showers
when you cross the finish line (the contact mats).
Showers with warm water will be available for you in
a designated area.
SMS Results Service – Your results by SMS! Do not return to the finish area after you have
Starting in September, you will be able to regis- picked up your clothing and have showered.
ter up to 3 mobile phone numbers at our website Please arrange to meet with other runners
www.real-berlin-marathon.com for your final outside of the finish area. Spectating will also
time and split times to be automatically sent free not be permitted within the blocked off area, so as
not to hinder your event.
of charge shortly after you cross the finish.
Spectator crossing at the start/finish area
It will only be possible to cross the marathon course in
Please do not remain standing on the finish line, the start/finish area at the special crossing at Pariser
but continue slowly to the end of the finish area. This is Platz. (See the map of the start/finish area on page 20)
better for your heart and circulation and will help you Please heed the instructions of the helpers.
to not suddenly collapse.
Family reunion area
You will be able to meet up with your family, who un-
derstandably cannot be in the immediate finish area
Your marathon photo:
in the family reuniting area on the connecting roads
Photographers from our partner Marathonfoto will between the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate, at
be positioned at various spots along the course to the sign with the first letter of your last name (see the
capture your participation in the 37th real,- BER- map of the start/finish area on page 20).
LIN-MARATHON. It is important that your race
Results and Party
number be well visible on your chest in order to
match the names to the numbers. After the race Quick Certificate
you can then review and order your photos online Approx. 45 minutes after you cross the finish you can
pick up your preliminary results. The final and comple-
at www.marathonfoto.com by entering your te result lists and certificates for every participant who
last name and race number. finished will be sent out automatically in the beginning
of December 2010.
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Results THON. Please send us your feedback – what you espe-

All results can also be found online at: cially liked or disliked: info@berlin-marathon.com
www.real-berlin-marathon.com
Marathon Party Running
In addition, the Berliner Morgenpost newspaper
will be printing an extra insert with a provisional list Do you have enough energy for the marathon party
of results with the times of all of the participants of after the race?!
the 37th real,- BERLIN-MARATHON 2010 on Mon- Like every year, the marathon parties for runners pre-
day, September 27, 2010. sent the grand finale of the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON
weekend. For all of the indefatigable and party-hungry
Medal Engraving athletes who want to celebrate together with their “fel-
The booth for the pre-ordered engraving where you can low sufferers,” the place to be this year is the entrance
have your medal engraved is located at the Brandenburg hall of the Flughafen Tempelhof.
Gate (“Ebertstraße“) next to the booth for the quick cer-
tificates. The engraving must be done on race day. The Marathon Party Skating will begin
at 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 25
Merchandising at the e4, Eichhornstraße 4, 10785 Berlin
adidas Finisher shirt and other marathon souvenirs will The Marathon Party Running will begin
be available for purchase on Sunday September 26, 2010 at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 26 at the
until 4 p.m. at the Brandenburg Gate (“Ebertstraße“). Flughafen Tempelhof, Platz der Luftbrücke 5,
12101 Berlin
Feedback
The champions will be presented at 10.30 p.m..
Your opinion is important to us! You prepare hard for
your marathon race – we do, too! Years of experience Stay and enjoy the video presentations and the culinary
allow us to provide you the best service and an unfor- treats. All participants of the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON
gettable experience at the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON. will receive their tickets for the party with their race
Nonetheless, there is always room for improvement materials. For non-participants, tickets cost 6 EUR. Your
– no one is perfect. With your critique, you can assist friends and relatives are of course invited to join you as
us in assuring the quality of the real,- BERLIN-MARA- well for the ”party marathon”.

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Wegeplan Start- und Zielbereich map of paths to start/finish area

Änderungen vorbehalten! All information is subject to change!

Weg vom Bhf. Potsdamer Platz S U Directions from station Potsdamer Platz S U
nur über Ebertstraße – Platz des 18. März – Scheidemannstraße only via Ebertstraße – Platz des 18. März – Scheidemannstraße
Bitte gehen Sie nur Richtung Ebertstraße zum Start-/Ziel- Please only approach the start/finish area from the direction of
bereich. Ebertstraße.

Weg vom Bhf. Friedrichstraße S U Directions from station Friedrichstraße S U

über Georgenstraße – Reichstagufer – Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, via Georgenstraße – Reichstagufer – Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, there is
von dort weitere Eingänge Platz der Republik und Paul-Löbe-Allee! then further access at the Platz der Republik and Paul-Löbe-Allee!

Weg vom S -Bhf. Berlin-Hauptbahnhof Directions from station S Berlin-Hauptbahnhof

über Washington Platz – Moltke-Brücke – Willy-Brandt-Straße via Washington Platz – Moltke-Brücke – Willy-Brandt-Straße

Weg vom U -Bhf. Mohrenstraße Directions from station U Mohrenstraße

über Wilhelmstraße – Ebertstraße – Platz des 18. März – Scheide- via Wilhelmstraße – Ebertstraße – Platz des 18. März –Scheide-
mannstraße – Platz der Republik mannstraße – Platz der Republik

Der S-Bahnhof Unter den Linden wird aus Sicherheits-
gründen gesperrt!
Planen Sie für den Fußweg von den Bahnhöfen
zum Start-/Zielbereich ca. 15 bis 20 min. ein.
The S-Bahn elevated train station Unter den Linden will
be closed for security reasons!
Plan an extra 15 – 20 minutes for the walk from
the stations to the start/finish area.
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Wege und Zugänge zum Start-/Zielgebiet

ways to the start-/finisharea
i Information WC Toiletten / toilets

Erste Hilfe / first aid Duschen / showers

Wege zu den Startblöcken/
ways to the starting blocks Umkleidezelte /
Wasser / water
gesperrter Bereich / prohibited area changing tents

Tee / tea Kleiderablage /

Kein Zugang / no entry clothing tents
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M–T Videowand
U–Z Videoscreen
Tribüne
Videowand Grandstand
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FINISH
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Platz des
Folien Medaillen 18. März
foils medals

Tribüne
Videowand
Grandstand
C Videoscreen

Richtung / Behrenstraße
Ebertstraße

direction
Potsdamer Platz Holocaust
Mahnmal

Abgabe Eigenverpflegung / Merchandise

personal refreshments deposit
Voraburkunden und Medaillengravur /
Foto / photo provisional certificate and medal engraving
Familien-Sammelpunkt/
Chip-Rückgabe / chip return family reuniting
Massage Zuschauerquerung/
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