41st Berlin Marathon

Jnealon

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Also, in the same predicament...I am hesitant to give the second entry away to a friend in the off-chance they somehow pull that entry or even both...Would be a long way to go (and a lot of money) to find that out...

Not sure if they will somehow monitor this

Thats a risk I wouldn't take, take the entry and let the other one be used for the second round
Four of us headed over from the club and 3 were asked for ID when collecting our numbers. As far as I could see most were asked for ID

LloydChristmas

Yeah its probably not worth the risk of it...I fully expect to get asked for ID (says so very prominently on website) so I guess they will take a record of the image on it which will be checked when the same name tries to collect a number.

menoscemo

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Yeah its probably not worth the risk of it...I fully expect to get asked for ID (says so very prominently on website) so I guess they will take a record of the image on it which will be checked when the same name tries to collect a number.

I doubt that very much. I can't see how they would catch you unless you tried to collect both numbers at the exact same time . But really not worth taking the risk on a friend who may or may not decide to do the race; if you don't have anyone who really wants the number (and is prepared to run it in your name) then I think it is much better just to free it up for someone else.

LloydChristmas

Hi Meno, actually I do have someone who really wants to run the race and would be travelling with us. A couple of us got an entry but he didn't. And I have actually gotten a second one as well using the other email.

I am very apprehensive to give him the second spot, in case they somehow will spot that both entries are under my name and disqualify both. Then we both would have wasted our money going to Berlin and not getting in...

The only way I see that happening is for example, when I collect the first entry they scan my ID...Then when I go to collect the other one (also in my name), they somehow decide to check against that scanned image and spot that its the same person

Maybe I am just being paranoid

menoscemo

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Hi Meno, actually I do have someone who really wants to run the race and would be travelling with us. A couple of us got an entry but he didn't. And I have actually gotten a second one as well using the other email.

I am very apprehensive to give him the second spot, in case they somehow will spot that both entries are under my name and disqualify both. Then we both would have wasted our money going to Berlin and not getting in...

The only way I see that happening is for example, when I collect the first entry they scan my ID...Then when I go to collect the other one (also in my name), they somehow decide to check against that scanned image and spot that its the same person

Maybe I am just being paranoid

They don't scan the ID (I say this having been to Berlin twice and collecting my number) and even if they did, do you not have a second ID you could use? You'd know if they scan the ID after you collect the first number.

LloydChristmas

Yeah I could bring 2 ID's...Im just a bit paranoid I guess...

Peterx

With 71,000 entries and a very vox-poppish reading of this thread it would appear that many people entered multiple times.

I have a lot optimism that all the actual people that want a place will get one especially considering the like of the 5 entry lads.

Maybe your friend should wait for round two LloydChristmas and then he has an entry in his own name and no one is wasting nervous energy worrying about getting kicked out of the event.

RayCun

Peterx wrote: »

With 71,000 entries and a very vox-poppish reading of this thread it would appear that many people entered multiple times.

I have a lot optimism that all the actual people that want a place will get one especially considering the like of the 5 entry lads.

Imagine if everyone had only entered once :rolleyes:

Peterx

I entered once.
Silly me:)

Krusty_Clown

Did they not require date of birth/home address and all that other good stuff? I entered the Tokyo lottery (unsuccessfully) and the entry process was pretty detailed. You'd have to work pretty hard for your multiple entries and they could feasibly cross-reference and disqualify you at any point.

Muppet Man

I entered as well... only once though. I'm too honest. Anyone know when the draw is?

RayCun

Muppet Man wrote: »

I entered as well... only once though. I'm too honest. Anyone know when the draw is?

last week, check your spam folder for
office@scc-events.com

pistol_75

Have a deferred entry for this from last year. Great that they give you until 1st April to sign up if you want to take part next year.

ergo

I would think that those lucky enough to get 2 places should give one back, that would be the right thing to do etc etc blah blah

speaking in more real terms, what runner is going to go and train for the entire summer for this, not knowing if their entry will be cancelled come expo day :eek:?

did Berlin this year, ID seemed mandatory - in fact it was the only thing they looked for if I recall correctly, that and the registration e-mail

also at the expo on registration a wrist band was placed on your wrist(concert/gig type) and that was needed to get into start on the day - that system is not beyond cracking obviously, just a further obstacle

presumably when you register you'll be putting in DOB's etc
presumably if lots of people did multiple entries they'll be looking closely at names and DOB's on entries and ID's
if two Paddy Murphys from IRL enter with same DOB I'd imagine they might smell a rat fairly quickly

IrishinVan

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Hi Meno, actually I do have someone who really wants to run the race and would be travelling with us. A couple of us got an entry but he didn't. And I have actually gotten a second one as well using the other email.

I am very apprehensive to give him the second spot, in case they somehow will spot that both entries are under my name and disqualify both. Then we both would have wasted our money going to Berlin and not getting in...

The only way I see that happening is for example, when I collect the first entry they scan my ID...Then when I go to collect the other one (also in my name), they somehow decide to check against that scanned image and spot that its the same person

Maybe I am just being paranoid

I'm hoping many are in your position and give up that one extra spot My wife and I both pre registered but only she got in. We're keeping our fingers crossed that I'll get in on the 12th after people forget or choose not to complete their registrations. Worst case scenario, I'll use one of the "tours" to get in

LloydChristmas

Yeah...I have decided that I am not about to go through the whole summer with the lingering thought that I may get kicked out of the marathon :eek:

I also imagine that there will be a lot of entries go back into the pool. The process was so easy to enter multiple times that it was a bit foolish not to have entered a few times IMO...

The entry form was:

First Name
Last Name
DOB
EMAIL

IrishinVan

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Yeah...I have decided that I am not about to go through the whole summer with the lingering thought that I may get kicked out of the marathon :eek:

I also imagine that there will be a lot of entries go back into the pool. The process was so easy to enter multiple times that it was a bit foolish not to have entered a few times IMO...

The entry form was:

First Name
Last Name
DOB
EMAIL

I thought about doing multiple entries but it said if you were found out doing that that they would disqualify. Got paranoid and just put in the one.... Now I'm regretting not putting in a few, just to at least guarantee my one spot

tunguska

jfh wrote: »

Entered on 2 different email accounts & both accepted, not sure if u could use one of these?

That never even occurred to me. I would definitely take one of those entries if thats possible.

IrishinVan

tunguska wrote: »

That never even occurred to me. I would definitely take one of those entries if thats possible.

Can't be passed on to anyone. The person who gets in the ballot is the only one that can register

Sosa

entered once and got in....blessed.
Now registered for Boston and Berlin 2014...going to be a great year

alexanderomahon

Anybody know how much the travel packages with a guaranteed entry cost?

IrishinVan

alexanderomahon wrote: »

Anybody know how much the travel packages with a guaranteed entry cost?

I'm living currently in Vancouver and for us if we have to go that route it's 1300.00 (CDN Dollars) PLUS 300 for race entry. It includes hotel and some meals at a 5 star hotel but that's it. Airfare and everything else extra. It's not too bad, but not great either

WithCheesePlease

So, it's €98 to register and then you have to pay extra for your timing chip and extra again for a tshirt?! That's kinda mad. I know it's one of the big ones but I did Paris this year and it was €95 all-in, which included a technical finisher t-shirt and all the other usual stuff, including timing chip (which I always assumed would be a given for any race you do!).

Also, there was no mention during sign up of estimated finishing time for your wave start. Does anyone know if you're asked that closer to the race date or what?

LloydChristmas

yeah having to pay extra for the timing chip and t-shirt is pretty poor to be honest...

jfh

anyone booked hotels yet? there's also a supplementary 50 per night on hotels for the marathon. this race is going to work out pricey:o

loughie

Booked the SAS Radisson for Sat and Sun night. Interesting watching booking.com as the rooms disappeared! Anyone booked flights yet? Plan to fly in early Sat and home Mon. Hopefully keep the weekend under 1K for me and OH

blamon

Does anyone know when we will hear about the second round. If we got in or not.. Will we receive another email saying yes or no..

IrishinVan

blamon wrote: »

Does anyone know when we will hear about the second round. If we got in or not.. Will we receive another email saying yes or no..

People that got in in the first ballot have until Nov 11th at 23:59 CET to finish their registration, after that if they have not they lose their spot and it's passed on to everyone (like yourself and I). I would assume IF you get in you would get an email, otherwise no. There seems to be more questions than answers in this whole process it seem :mad: Hopefully you get in! I know I've got my fingers crossed that i'm in. I don't want to go through a tour group to run it

blamon

Thanks pal would you know if there is a 3rd of 4th round as I heard that a lot of people entered more than once..What if they get it again..and we don't.

IrishinVan

blamon wrote: »

Thanks pal would you know if there is a 3rd of 4th round as I heard that a lot of people entered more than once..What if they get it again..and we don't.

I have no idea.... seems really disorganized and stupid. I've seen so many people that put in as many as five entries and two or three were accepted. I'm hoping there's many of those and or people in groups that bail out because someone in their group did not. From what I understand, the second ballot will go out, and you have like 48 hours to accept (better known as PAY) or it will keep getting passed on, but I could be wrong

Gavlor

I entered this eve, €104 and not even a t-shirt!

I haven't yet recieved confirmation email but it looks like money has been debited from my account.... Is anyone else waiting on the email??

Marthastew

Gavlor wrote: »

I entered this eve, €104 and not even a t-shirt!

I haven't yet recieved confirmation email but it looks like money has been debited from my account.... Is anyone else waiting on the email??

Check your spam? Mr S and I both received confirmation emails.
I was going through my emails and found my 2010 registration; only €86, that's a fairly big jump for 2 years.

IrishinVan

Gavlor wrote: »

I entered this eve, €104 and not even a t-shirt!

I haven't yet recieved confirmation email but it looks like money has been debited from my account.... Is anyone else waiting on the email??

I'm assuming you got in on the original ballot. My wife got in (we're still waiting to see if I can get in on the second ballot) and we paid the same but got confirmation a few hours later from SCC

Gavlor

Yup, was in spam.

Thanks for replies. Now to try convincing Mrs G that Berlin is beautiful in late September.

blamon

Anyone get a second round offer yet..keep us posted. .fingers crossed

razor12345

Remaining spots to be announced on November 14

blamon

Anyone get an email yet

village runner

blamon wrote: »

Anyone get an email yet

No and I won't do it even if I get in.

blamon

Why did you apply?

blamon

Why did you apply?

village runner

blamon wrote: »

Why did you apply?

I was going to do as part of a group of 7. No one got it so I decided against it. I rem in 2008 I applied I reckon in April of that year and got in. Did in 09 10 too so i prob won't do it again. Because of group I was going to do it.

chavezychavez

Oh wow, I got in on the second round.........ah head wreck, didn't expect to get in and planned accordingly.

Now I have tear apart and take another look at my event calendar for next year.

PDCAT

My Wife has got in on the second round. Nothing for me as yet i'm afraid. Not sure what to do now if only one of us gets in.

Oops69

Looks like the Berliners screwed up with this system , is there going to be a 20 th round ?another stereotype about Germans comes crashing down I.e efficiency !, although having said that they were pretty efficient at debiting my card

village runner

I got in. See what happens now.

Duanington

In the same boat as a few others here - i.e. I got in but my other half ( well.... my bro) didn't....lots of thinking to do over the next few days!

RacoonQueen

I assume only successful people will get an email in the second round?

cianc

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I assume only successful people will get an email in the second round?

There should be emails telling you of you didn't get in today.

loughie

Any thoughts on when to book flights? I'm flying in the day before the race, Saturday, and home on the Monday.

happygoose

I wouldn't fly in the day before the flight, its an early flight, then you've to get to the hotel, then out to the expo and be concious of everything you've to be concious of the day before the marathon.

Fly the Friday, if its a matter of € and not wanting to spend the extra then fly home Sunday evening instead of Monday.