Join #TeamSpinal and embark on the BMW Berlin Marathon, a PB hunter’s dream and one of the prestigious World Marathon Majors. Commence this incredible journey alongside 45,000 fellow runners on the flat and rapid route, adorned with iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate. The race has a vibrant atmosphere filled with encouragement and camaraderie! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
How to apply:
We’d love you to apply to join #TeamSpinal. Complete our form to tell us why you want to run and how you would reach your fundraising target. Please include as much information as possible as this will be passed onto the panel who will select the successful participants. Successful applicants will be asked to pay the £50.00 registration fee to confirm their place.
Got a ballot place?
If you are lucky enough to secure a ballot place we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
Join the waitlist!
FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Berlin Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the Berlin Marathon must be aged 18 or older on Marathon Day – you will be asked to confirm your age when you enter the event.
What is the registration fee and how much do i have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the Berlin Marathon is £50.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £1,000.
Please note there is a first fundraising target of £700.00 which is due on the 21st May 2025. The remainder of your fundraising target (£300.00) is due 4 weeks after the event.
Will i get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run. We will even get you an iron on name so you can personalise it.
These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.
Please note that if you are an international participant, we attempt to send t-shirts out but they often get stopped and require releasing with a small payment by your local sorting office. This is not something we can cover beforehand so would be expected by the participant.
How will i get my race pack?
You will need to collect your race pack from their Expo, which usually runs from the Thursday to Saturday before the event. Make sure you allow time to collect the pack during your race day planning.
Can i take part in a wheelchair?
Yes, however there is a different process for wheelchair participants. To find out more information, click here.
I have a ballot place with the Berlin Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can i do this and will i have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing a place in the ballot – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘Own Ballot place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have a ballot place with the Berlin Marathon.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support. Please contact us through the button below.
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