Lottery
Thank you for your interest in the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON!
As for all events of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series (AbbottWMM), the allocation of the race entries will be conducted by lottery. Registration for the lottery is possible from September 28th to November 16th, 2023.
A debit of the participation fee will be made only after successful allocation of a race entry. Please not that race entries are not transferable and non-refundable.
You will find out whether you are one of the lucky winners in December 2023. We will keep our fingers crossed and wish you the best running success!

Single Runners
General information
- Here you can register for the raffle as an individual runner.
- It is necessary to create a user account first.
- You will receive your raffle results in December via email.
- Please note: Multiple registrations are not allowed - If you register as an individual runner, it is not possible to register as a team member!
Registration fee
- 205,- €
- Please enter your payment information in the registration process.
- Your payment will only be debited after you have been allocated a race entry.
- If you do not win a race entry, we will delete the account details.

Teams
General information
- A team consists of 2-3 people.
- If the team is drawn, all persons from the team are included.
- Each team member is scored individually. There is no team ranking.
- Should a team member not be able to run after the draw, this has no effect on the other persons in the team. Subsequent nominations are not possible.
- Multiple registrations are not possible: If you register in a team and as an individual runner, your individual registration will be deleted!
Team registration
- All team members need a user account.
- The first team member indicates during registration that it is a team registration and chooses a team name.
- Two codes will be sent with the registration confirmation e-mail.
- The other team members can use these codes to register.
Participation fee
- registration fee € 150,- per person
- Each team member enters his or her own bank account details when registering.
- The participation fees will only be debited after a successful draw.
- If your team has not been drawn, we will delete the bank account details.

Fast Runners
General information
- You can secure your race entry based on your best times!
- It is necessary to create a user account first.
- Add the proof of your best time in the registration process.
- After successful verification you will receive a confirmation in Dezember.
- If your time is not sufficient, your registration will be entered into the draw.
Qualification
- Provide your proof in the form of an official certificate (digital) or links to a list of results in the registration form
- Only marathon times will be accepted!
- The race has to be AIMS certified, listed by the USA TF or part of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings
- The proof must not be older than 3 years (runned time in 2019).
Here is an overview of the qualifying times:
- Male runners up to 44 years (born 2006 to 1980): under 2:45 hours - Runners up to 59 years (born 1979 to 1965): under 2:55 hours - Runners 60 years and older (born 1964 and older): under 3:25 hours
- Female runners up to 44 years (born 2006 to 1980): under 3:10 hours - Female runners up to 59 years (born 1979 to 1965): under 3:30 hours - Female runners over 60 years (born 1964 and older): under 4:20 hours