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Dear Participants,                                                  CONTENT
    This brochure is filled with important information and a timeline for
    the 2021 GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. Please take the time                HALF MARATHON EXPO   4–5            INLINE SKATING       14 – 15
    to read through it carefully so you can get to the start without stress,
                                                                                COVID HYGIENE AND    6–7
    enjoy the enthusiasm of the spectators and experience an unforgettab-
                                                                                SAFETY RULES             8          MAPS
    le running event.
                                                                                RACE KIT PICK UP                    START-FINISH AREA    16 – 17
    We wish you lots of fun and success at the GENERALI BERLIN                  GETTING TO START         9          COURSE               18 – 19
    HALF MARATHON.                                                              START              10 – 11
                                                                                COURSE                  12
    Your                      Team
                                                                                FINISH                  13

           HOTLINE +49 30 30 12 88 10
                                                                                !   INFORMATION
    SCC EVENTS has set up a hotline for you from August 20 - August 22.        More information will be available in the digital programme of the
    We are available to answer your questions at the following times           GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2021.
    Friday,   August 20, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.                                 Please check out the last minute information on our website
    Saturday, August 21, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.                                 before you depart.
    Sunday, August 22, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
                                                                               Live stream at race day from 8:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.:
    IMPRINT                                                                    www.generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de/en
    Published by: SCC EVENTS GmbH
    Olympiapark, Hanns-Braun-Straße/Adlerplatz, 14053 Berlin
                                                                                                 Social Media
    Telephone: (+49 30) 30 12 88 10
    Telefax: (+49 30) 30 12 88 20
    www.generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de/en
    Responsible: Christian Jost, Jürgen Lock, Mark Milde
    Editing: Vincent Dornbusch, Antje Jüntgen
    English: Penelope Eifrig
    Graphics: ASHMAN Agentur für Kommunikation GmbH
    Based on information in August 2021 (subject to change)

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GETTING TO HALF MARATHON EXPO

                                                                      Subway U6 and Bus 104
                                                                      to station Platz der Luftbrücke (2 min walk)

        HALF MARATHON EXPO Berlin 2021                                Directions and additional info is available at

                                                                      www.halbmarathon-expo-berlin.de/en
        Friday,   08/20 from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
        Saturday, 08/21 from 08.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.                  For security reasons it is not allowed to bring bags
                                                                      or suitcases that are bigger than hand luggage to the
                                                                      exhibition grounds. For a fee of 2 Euro luggage can be stored in front of
                                            Flughafen Tempelhof
                                                                      the entrance of the HALFMARATHON EXPO.
                                            Platz der Luftbrücke 5
                                            12101 Berlin

    !     AT HALF MARATHON EXPO

    •     Pick up your race kit
    •     exhibitors from the areas of
          endurance sports, medicine, health, fitness and nutrition
    •     sports gear
    •     sports travel
    •     event info
    •     food and beverages

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app, luca App, CovidPass App). Runners from out of the European
      !   COVID HYGIENE AND SAFETY RULES FOR THE
                                                                               Union can also use their national Covid app.
          GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON
    We are happy to celebrate #restartrunning with you. Please follow the      If you received the second of your two shots at least 14 days ago, you
    rules below and help to ensure a safe and happy experience for all of      will get a special wristband on presenting the digital proof of your
    us at the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON.                                   vaccination. The same applies if you have recovered from covid19 and
                                                                               have additionally received one dose of vaccine. If you were ill with co-
    YOUR WAY TO THE STARTING LINE:
                                                                               vid19 less than 6 months ago and have not received your second shot
    You are not vaccinated or did not recover from covid19:                    of vaccine, you´ll need digital proof of your negative PCR Test from
    To check in at the EXPO you will need your official ID (passport, ID       back then or a certificate from your local health authority in a digital
    card), your start card, your face mask and a PCR Test or a rapid antigen   form via one of the three apps. In either of these cases you will also
    test from accredited testing centers, which are electronically stored      be issued a special wrist band. You can now enter the EXPO, where
    either in the Corona warning App, the luca App or the CovidPass App.       you get your fabric participation wristband and your starting number
    For the race you will require a PCR Test conducted by us at the EXPO.      that will give you access to the event area on Sunday. Please do not
    Have you logged in your user account to book the test? Then just           remove your two wristbands until the end of race day.
    proceed straight to the testing station. You can also book a test at the
    EXPO.                                                                      Please be aware that on the EXPO site and in the event area on race
                                                                               day the usual hygiene rules apply.
    After your test you will be given a wristband with a QR Code. Your
    result will be connected to your QR Code within 8 hours, this certifica-   You find more detailed information on our faq-page on our website
    te is valid for 48 hours.                                                  and in your start card.

    You may now enter the EXPO where you get your fabric participation
    wristband and your starting number that will give you access to the
    event area on race day. Please do not remove your two wristbands
    until the end of race day.

    You are fully vaccinated or recovered from covid19.
    To check in at the EXPO you will need your official ID (passport, ID
    card), your start card, your face mask and your proof of vaccination
    or recovery stored digitally in one of the three apps (Corona warning

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!    RACE KIT PICK-UP                                                        SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019
    You have to pick up your race kit in person at the HALF MARA-
    THON EXPO on August 20 and 21.                                               GETTING TO THE START
     •    You must present your photo ID or passport.                            Subway
     •    Startpass that you received by mail.                                 		 U2 to Potsdamer Platz station (15 min walk)
     •    Negative PCR- or Antigen-Test.                                      		U6 to Friedrichstraße or Französische Strasse station (12 min walk)
     •    Medical Face Mask
                                                                                Urban rail way (S-Bahn)
    ChampionChip
                                                                                 S3 / S5 / S7 / S75 to Hauptbahnhof or Friedrichstrasse station
     •    If you own a ChampionChip please bring it with you to register.     				                       (12 min walk)
     •    Rental Chips will be provided together with your race kit.
                                                                              		 S1 / S2 / S25 to Brandenburger Tor station (3 min walk)
     There are often long lines at the HALF MARATHON EXPO starting            				                or Friedrichstrasse station (12 min walk)
     at about 10 am on Saturday. If you are local or already arrived, we
     ask you to pick up your race kit on Friday.
                                                                                Please use public transportation!
    Pre-ordered gimmicks                                                        On race day between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. your bib number is
    A t-shirt voucher will be attached to your race number if you pre-          valid for public transportation.
    ordered an adidas event t-shirt. The event t-shirt can either be picked
    up during the expo or on race day at the participants area.                 Be sure to leave for the start early so you are not stressed getting
    It will not be possible afterwards.                                         there and can calmly prepare for the race.

    MERCHANDISING                                                               The start area will only be open to participants with official bib
     •    Eventshirts                                                           number, official wristband and health status check band.
     •    Exclusive GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON Collection
     •    Booth in the adidas area                                              In the entire start and finish area, the wearing of a medical face
                                                                                mask is mandatory. Only after crossing the start line this can be
    MEDICAL TEAM                                                                taken off and put away. When lining up for the start, please keep
    Our multi-lingual Medical Team (from various disciplines) will be           distance from fellow runners that is appropriate to the conditions.
    offering office hours at the Expo for health questions and medical          Since all participants are either vaccinated, recovered or tested
    emergencies and is happy to answer your questions. Our doctors              negative, distances can be undercut at short notice. Congestion is
    will provide medical advice to help determine if your health is at          prevented by the four starting waves and the pauses between the
    risk. Your health and wellbeing are important to us!                        starts. Also during the race please pay attention to the distances.

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TIMEKEEPING
      !    START
                                                                               No timekeeping without a chip!
     Please note: For safety reasons the event area will be fenced. Use        Please attach the chip securely to your shoelaces.
     the following gates to enter this area:
     • Paul-Löbe-Allee                                                         Timekeeping is done exclusively with the ChampionChip by
     • Platz der Republik (near Reichstag)                                     Mika Timing GmbH
     • Please note that there will be security controls (incl. COVID19-        Strundepark, Kürtener Straße 11B
       status check, bib number check, participants wristband control),        51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Telefon: (022 02) 240 11 13
       so plan that into your timing.
                                                                               If you own a chip, please bring it with you.
     • The event venue will be open for participants and spectators
       starting at 6:30 a.m.                                                   You will get your rental chip when you pick up your race kit.
     • You will only be able to enter the starting blocks with your official   Chips must be returned intact within two hours after the closing of
       race bib, your participant wristband and your health status check       the finish in the finish area, or the chip will become your property
       band.                                                                   and your account will be billed 25 Euros.
     • The starting blocks will open at 6:45 a.m. for inline skaters.
     • The starting blocks will open at 7:00 a.m. for runners.
     • No distribution of warming foils in the starting area.                  STARTING BLOCKS
                                                                               The starting blocks are marked with the letters A-F, which should
      08:25 a.m.           21,0975 km         Inline Skating
                                                                               match up with the letter on your bib.
      08:50 a.m.           21,0975 km         Wheelchair & Handbiker           Please get to your starting block at least 15 minutes before the
      09:00 a.m.           21,0975 km         Running Wave 1                   starting shot.

      09:25 a.m.           21,0975 km         Running Wave 2                    Block    Starting waves                  Best time
      09:45 a.m.           21,0975 km         Running Wave 3                      A              1           to      1:29:00 h
      10:05 a.m.           21,0975 km         Running Wave 4                      B              1		                 1:29:01 – 1:39:00 h
                                                                                  C              1		                 1:39:01 – 1:49:00 h
                                                                                  D              2		                 1:49:01 – 1:59:00 h
                                                                                  E              3		                 1:59:01 – 2:14:00 h
                                                                                  F              4           from    2:14:01 h + all without time

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!    COURSE                                                               !    FINISH
     • No accompanying vehicles are permitted along the course 		              The finish is on Straße des 17. Juni at the Brandenburg Gate.. The
       (cars, bikes, or motorcycles).                                          time limit is 3:15 h after crossing the starting mat. Please do not
     • It is not permitted to have strollers or baby joggers, roller skates,   stop at the finish line, but continue swiftly to the end of the finish
       inline skates, skateboards or any other rolling devices on the 		       area. If you do not feel well, please see the medical staff at the First
       runners' course (except for wheelchairs and hand cycles).               Aid stations (see map of start/finish area page 28–29). After your finish
     • Animals are not permitted on the course.                                you get a fresh mouth nose protection if you wish. Please be aware
     • Participants of the Half Marathon are not permitted to use 		           that you have to wear a face mask behind the finish supplies. You
       selfie sticks.                                                          must pick up your clothing bag within two hours after the finish has
     Headphones at the Half Marathon                                           closed. There are changing tents and showers in limited number
     We would like to advice you that the International Athletics              available in the finish area.
     Association (IAAF) forbids the usage of headphones at running events.     MISSING PERSON HOTLINE: +49 30 138827267
     Take care when passing                                                    If you are concerned about the whereabouts of a runner after finish,
     Please heed the runners, wheel chair athletes and hand cyclist near       please call our hotline. This service will be available until 2:00 p.m.
     you when you are changing your path or want to head over to a             Please make sure that you have exact information about the missing
     refreshment stand.                                                        person at hand and know his/her race number.
     Refreshment points
                                                                               RESULTS
     Drink early, especially if it is warm weather.
                                                                               You can download your race report and your certificate online. The
      km                        Drinks / Gel                                   finisher magazine will be online on Friday, August 27.

      5, 10, 14, 17    Tea, Water                                              YOUR NAME IN THE NEWSPAPER
                                                                               The Tagesspiegel will issue a special newspaper supplement on
      5, 17            MAURTEN Drink Mix 160                                   Monday, Monday, August 23, 2021, with a list of results for all of the
      14               MAURTEN Gelzone                                         participants in alphabetical order, as well as photos and stories
                       Gel 100 (without caffeine)                              from the 2019 GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON.

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INLINE SKATING
                                                                           SKATING ON THE RIGHT SIDE
     STARTING BLOCKS
                                                                           Please skate on the right hand side, thus faster athletes may
       Block           Categorie          Best time                        overtake on the left lane. In case of emergency give ambulances
       A women         Speed            < 50:00 min                        the right of way.
                                                                           Use the warming-zone between clothing drop off and start. Ple-
       A men           Speed            < 40:00 min
                                                                           ase skate counterclockwise. Warming up in the starting blocks is
       B               Fitness          < 53:00 min + licensed skaters     not permitted.
       C               Fitness          ≥ 53:00 min

     Starting from a slower block is possible.                             COURSE NOTES
     Starting from a faster block will lead to disqualification!           Please note further information about points of danger
                                                                           on the course map (page 18/19).

     COURSE
                                                                           RANKING METHOD
     Only inlineskates (max. wheel diameter 125 mm) and classic roller
     skates are permitted. Helmets are strictly required! Further          Both categories “speed” and “fitness” will be compiled in separate
     protective clothing is recommended.                                   lists of results according to gross time only (chronometry from
                                                                           shot to crossing of the finish line). For the “fitness” category the net
     Please do not wear headphones that you can understand what            times (chronometry from actual crossing of the starting line to the
     our volunteers or other participants might tell you in case of        finish line) will be published as well.
     danger.

     SECURITY ADVICE

           Attention     Road narrows        Right turn        Left turn

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GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON
 Sunday, August 22, 2021                                                                                                          Otto-v.-Bismarck-
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             Eingang nur für Teilnehmer                            Status-Check
             Entrance for participants only                                                                                       Bundeskanzleramt
                                                                   Chiprückgabe und Ausgang                                                                        Berlin Bundestag
             Eingang nur für Inlineskater                          für Teilnehmer
             Entry for Inline Skating only                                                                                                                      Hauptbahnhof
                                                                   Chip Return and Exit for
                                                                   participants only                                 Paul-Löbe-Allee                                          Paul-Löbe-Allee
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             Höffner Clothing Drop-Off / Runner Jubilees                          Haus der Kulturen der Welt
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             Treffpunkt                   Erdinger Alkoholfrei                                                 Verpflegung        P-Bike Fahrrad-Parkplatz                  Catering
             Meeting Point                Erdinger Non-Alcoholic                    Poncho
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             First Aid                    Medals                                                               Changing Tents           Toilets                             Mouth-Nose Cover                     Platz

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GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON
     Sunday, August 22, 2021
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