Berlin marathon 2020

sallyanne12 · 10-06-2020 7:45pm #1

What do people reckon will happen with the Berlin marathon? Will it be cancelled until same time 2021 or could it be in January or something?

AuldManKing · 11-06-2020 7:53am

Would love to be able to answer you, but unfortunately I don't think anyone knows.
I think we'd all like something 'definitive' at this point - but thats not going to happen for a while.

Back to uncertainty!!

bigslice · 28-10-2020 4:02pm

I see the Ballot and fast runners registration open for Sept 2021.

Anyone taking a chance that we will have some chance of travelling at this stage and entering?

Supercell · 28-10-2020 6:36pm

bigslice wrote: »

I see the Ballot and fast runners registration open for Sept 2021.

Anyone taking a chance that we will have some chance of travelling at this stage and entering?

Entered it earlier, hoping by then we will becoming out of all this. If I don't get a place we will hopefully have Dublin followed by Paris the spring after. Fingers crossed.

Downtime · 29-10-2020 10:13am

bigslice wrote: »

I see the Ballot and fast runners registration open for Sept 2021.

Anyone taking a chance that we will have some chance of travelling at this stage and entering?

I've entered also. I think I read that 80% of the field will be transfers from 2020.

Supercell · 16-12-2020 2:51pm

Didn't get it, just got the email, got it first year and couldn't go due to a family emergency, that's twice now after not getting it, a little gutted, one day..

event · 16-12-2020 2:54pm

DIdnt get it either

6run28 · 16-12-2020 3:43pm

Didn't get in either..wasn't holding out much hope to be honest with every race in 2021 filled with transfers from 2020

djemba djemba · 16-12-2020 4:11pm

I am in.

bigslice · 16-12-2020 5:13pm

Haven’t had any email yet - good or bad.

bigslice · 16-12-2020 7:26pm

I’m in. Please be kind 2021!!

Slow_Runner · 16-12-2020 8:00pm

I'm in!!!

Mr Jinx · 25-01-2021 9:16pm

1000 charity places open for Berlin on Wednesday 27th at 11am.

average_runner · 27-01-2021 11:18am

Mr Jinx wrote: »

1000 charity places open for Berlin on Wednesday 27th at 11am.

A different year maybe, but can't see the traveling part of this being easy!!

tmh106 · 14-03-2021 1:26pm

What do people reckon the chances of Berlin going ahead in 2021?

Slow_Runner · 14-03-2021 4:34pm

tmh106 wrote: »

What do people reckon the chances of Berlin going ahead in 2021?

Hard to call,if vaccinations go as planned I can see it going ahead but this whole AZ sh17show has it up in the air. Germany seeing an increase in cases at the moment.
Have a hotel booked with free cancellation but not booking flights until confidence is a bit higher.
Would say Berlin and London have better chance of going ahead than Dublin tbh.

Unknownability · 21-03-2021 11:12am

tmh106 wrote: »

What do people reckon the chances of Berlin going ahead in 2021?

I'm not very hopeful, I could see it going ahead is some form but not mass participation.

I'm thinking of signing up for Istanbul, it's on the 7th of November, which even went ahead this year.

The Davestator · 22-03-2021 10:37am

Even if these Autumn marathons go ahead, the mob is determined to extend hotel quarantine for all travellers so it could rule out any travel for any reason for some time yet

skyblue46 · 14-04-2021 12:30pm

tmh106 wrote: »

What do people reckon the chances of Berlin going ahead in 2021?

I have heard it is planned to go ahead but a vaccination and clear PCR test within either 48 or 72 hours of the event will be a requirement. Understandably the expo will be knocked on the head.

Mr Jinx · 29-04-2021 8:26pm

This is looking a bit more hopeful now given the current vaccine rollout, fingers crossed

Wexford1996 · 21-07-2021 11:22am

Anyone else planning to travel for this? Have an entry but havn't booked anything yet.

Slow_Runner · 22-07-2021 9:59am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117641128#Comment_117641128

Have refundable hotel booked but not the flights - looking at German rules for entry I think we still need a negative test as well as the Covid cert - it's tricky to understand the rules. Not sure will the races go ahead but I'd say we'll have a better picture in the next couple of weeks.

Wexford1996 · 22-07-2021 10:26am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117645723#Comment_117645723

Yeah it's probably too early to tell. How's training going?

Slow_Runner · 22-07-2021 2:50pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117645840#Comment_117645840

Was going grand until this week, between heat and work not getting out much, had to get up at 5am yesterday to fit a run in 😒. Up to 20 miles on my LR and entered into Antrim Coast HM as a warm up. Using the Meno plan btw - never fails! How is yours going?

Wexford1996 · 23-07-2021 9:17am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117647395#Comment_117647395

It's going ok, I'm pretty fit just lacking on the long runs. Up to 18 miles. I entered Kilbeggan 10 miler in a few weeks. It's hard to find a few races to do in the build up. Best of luck with the training.

partyguinness · 02-08-2021 3:07pm

I have just had an email from Berlin confirming registration and they will see me on the 26th.

Slow_Runner · 03-08-2021 11:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117695549#Comment_117695549

You have me worried now!! Didn't get any email😨!!!!

djemba djemba · 03-08-2021 1:37pm

I see the cologne marathon is gone... Hopefully that's just a local government ruling.

04-08-2021 3:28pm

Frankfurt cancelled as well.

However, just received an email from the Berlin organisers covering PCR test details for it, so they're still planning to go ahead.

They also say you don't need a PCR test if you're vaccinated, but what they've buried away is that you need your second shot to occur before August 11th, which is ridiculous. To enter Germany, you just need to have your second shot 14 days beforehand. That's definitely going to catch a lot of people out

Slow_Runner · 05-08-2021 8:40am

Got the email last night as well, looks like it's auto translated from German so is hard to follow the text. I'm already fully vaxxed so didn't read down through it too much. I see they are doing PCD tests at the expo which is something at least. Very strange that unvaccinated must have PCD test to run the race but only antigen test for the expo, doesn't make sense.

Anyway at least it's positive that the plan is still to go ahead with the race if things don't go to s*!t in the meantime.

partyguinness · 16-08-2021 8:31am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117705803#Comment_117705803

The 2nd vaccine requirement had me running to the vaccine centre pdq. 2nd dose 2 weeks ago and formal letter from NHS to confirm it. Went and booked my flights to Berlin last night.

Just go to avoid actaully catching Covid now..!!

robinph · 27-08-2021 7:04am

Some last minute potential for me to get a place through a group I helped out a couple of years ago. Been paying absolutely zero attention to any travel restrictions though, is there anything currently that I'm missing with restrictions due to not anticipating travelling?

Have the double jab for months, do you have to arrange anything else like tests before travelling to Germany at the moment?

Slow_Runner · 27-08-2021 12:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809247#Comment_117809247

Currently you only need your Vaccination Cert unless you have been in the West or Border region in the 10 days prior to arrival (how would they know???), if that is the case then you need to fill out a form, but this is ever changing so I'd keep an eye on the requirements. From the Dept Foreign Affairs website:

Travel to Germany from Ireland

As of 22 August, the Border and West Regions of Ireland are considered “High Risk Areas”. The rest of Ireland is not a Risk Area.
If you have NOT been in a High Risk Area of Ireland in the ten days prior to entering Germany, you are simply required to present proof of full vaccination OR proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 6 months OR a recent negative COVID-19 test result in order to board a flight to Germany.
All travellers to Germany aged 12 or over are obliged to have one of these three proofs, regardless of mode of travel (road, ferry, train etc).
If you have been in a High Risk Area of Ireland in the ten days prior to entering Germany, you are required to complete the German Government digital pre-registration form, available, free of charge, here. Travellers must also upload to the digital pre-registration platform their proof of vaccination, proof or recovery, or negative test result.
In addition, travellers from a High Risk Area of Ireland who arrive in Germany on the basis of a negative test result (i.e. who are not fully vaccinated or recently recovered) will have to spend ten days in quarantine immediately after their arrival, which can be terminated with a negative test from the fifth day after entry.
Different regulations apply if you have been a Virus Variation area in the 10 days prior to entry. Check here for further details.

Slow_Runner · 13-09-2021 1:31pm

Perhaps this is taper madness & paranoia kicking in but has anyone got any comms from the organizers yet? Haven't heard anything since they looked for us to accept the new T&Cs (which I did). Should I be worried???

13-09-2021 1:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117885116#Comment_117885116

Was that May 11th? There was an email sent on August 4th (from no-reply@scc-events.com as well), containing information about PCR test/vaccination requirements, check your spam. The information is also covered here: https://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/your-registration/registration-information/faq/

Slow_Runner · 13-09-2021 3:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117885198#Comment_117885198

Yeah got the one on Aug 4th and I accepted the T&C, haven't heard a thing since, no confirmation e-mail. Compared to London where I'm getting almost weekly updates it make you think there is something wrong (as I said - paranoia!!😅)

Downtime · 13-09-2021 3:55pm

They are sending out the registration information and documents this week via email. [This week we will send your starting passes by E-Mail. Please check your spam folder every now and then and don't get nervous if you don't have it today or tomorrow. The process can take a while. You will definitely get your starting passes]

Also they updated the website with the expo details last week. https://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/your-preparation/race-material-pick-up/

Slow_Runner · 14-09-2021 1:03pm

Thanks Downtime, got the e-mail this afternoon, no turning back now!

djemba djemba · 19-09-2021 4:17pm

I will double check this when I actually receive my bib number but its 13144.

Enjoy this week ahead and bring it all next Sunday.

Mr Jinx · 21-09-2021 4:01pm

Am I correct in saying we do not have to fill out any locator forms for Germany before hand, just covid passport

healy1835 · 21-09-2021 4:16pm

Is there an official app to track runners this year?

Q7 · 21-09-2021 7:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117920509#Comment_117920509

As far as I can tell that is the case for Germany. Nothing to fill if you have your covid cert. There's some forms to fill if you've been to a high risk areas in the last 14 days. West of Ireland and border regions is designated as high risk but if getting a flight from Dublin I can't see how they can tell if you been there or not.

Slow_Runner · 21-09-2021 7:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117920582#Comment_117920582

There is supposed to be one released soon, not on the play store yet

Slow_Runner · 23-09-2021 5:20pm

So what are the recommendation for post race beers? Want to avoid the Irish pubs.

On other matters don't look at the weather forcast!!

Looking forward to it now

Glencarraig · 24-09-2021 9:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921471#Comment_117921471

Its there now, I downloaded it today.

opus · 26-09-2021 7:04am

Live stream is here - https://schoener-fernsehen.com/ARD/

healy1835 · 26-09-2021 8:15am

Djemba Djemba like a metronome thru 15k...55:56

Jebuz was flying through 10k, 34:15, but hasn't popped up on the 15k split. Hopefully a timing mat issue...😕

healy1835 · 26-09-2021 8:18am

Bekele out the back, maybe 100m, and not looking good thru halfway. Leaders thru in 60:48. Bekele did similar last year, though not as early. Leaders still on WR pace, but slowing.

healy1835 · 26-09-2021 10:00am

Djemba Djemba 2:41:32 😎 some run in those conditions

djemba djemba · 26-09-2021 11:54am

All done. Delighted with a new pb. Felt good until 24km of so, but then was holding on to the dream of 2:40, realised it wasnt happening, then I was thinking of cutting time from my pb.

Shalane Flanagan bounced past at 36km or so, she was doing a complete different sport.

More to follow later, but today was special for many reasons but mainly it was the first without Jerry. We had a little ceremony for his ashes during the week, I was fit to run the marathon right then. He would be happy.

tmh106 · 26-09-2021 5:57pm

When do entries for the 2022 race open, does anyone know?

Berlin marathon 2020

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