Your race material for the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2026
All participants of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON will receive their race material exclusively at the HALF MARATHON EXPO.
The race material pick up must be made in person without exception. For this you need:
- Your photo document (identity card, passport or driver's license)
- Your start card which you receive 7 to10 days before the event by e-mail and will then also be available as a download in your user account
- a small bag to carry everything home safely
What you get:
Athletes wristband
an athletes wristband, which will be placed on you at the HALF MARATHON EXPO.
IMPORTANT: Please do not remove it under any circumstances, as on the day of the event, entry to the start area will only be granted with a participation wristband!
Bib number
your personal bib number, incl. TAG on the back for timekeeping.
You can recognise your start group with a letter (A-G) on your bib number. The start groups are allocated on the basis of personal best or expected finish time stated in your online registration.
The bib number may not be changed or passed on to another person.
Extras
If booked, extras such as the adidas event shirt or other additional services are waiting for you at the HALF MARATHON EXPO.
Booked extras will be shown on your bib number.
Athletes with a hearing impairment
In addition to your race number, you now have the option to pick up a back number with "Deaf Runner" printed on it. You can collect both at the "Inclusion" counter in Hangar 5.
Sign Language
You will have the opportunity to receive support in sign language when collecting your race number. Unfortunately, we are not yet able to provide this service throughout the entire opening hours of the HALF MARATHON EXPO. Please therefore contact us approximately two weeks before the HALF MARATHON EXPO to find out when the service will be available on site.
Athletes with visual impairment
As a registered Guide runner, you will receive your bib number at the "Inclusion" counter at the HALF MARATHON EXPO.
Please come to the "Inclusion" counter (Hangar 5, bib numbers pick up) together with the runner you are accompanying and your photo ID.
DUO-Teams
As a registered DUO-Team, you will receive your bib numbers at the "Inclusion" counter at the HALF MARATHON EXPO.
Please come to the "Inclusion" counter (Hangar 5, bib numbers pick up) together with the participant you are accompanying and your photo ID.
Information about race material pick up
When is it taking place?
Friday, March 27th,
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 28th,
9 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Opening hours subject to change
Where is it taking place?
Flughafen Tempelhof
Platz der Luftbrücke 5
12101 Berlin
Access via main hall
What else can you experience there?
In addition to the race material, the HALF MARATHON EXPO offers:
- a wide selection of national and international exhibitors from the fields of sport, active tourism, wellness and nutrition
- an extensive catering area
- exclusive GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON products in the merchandising area
Helpful tip
To avoid queues, we recommend that you pick up your race materials for the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON on Friday morning if possible. Friday afternoon and Saturday can be very crowded.
Even better: book yourself a free time slot for race material pick-up. Find out more below.
Time slot for pick-up
You can reserve a time slot for the race material pick-up to avoid long waiting times.
- Log in to your user account.
- Select ‘My registrations’ in the navigation bar and then click on the event ‘GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON’.
- Book your slot for free.
Time slots can be booked from February 12, 2026 to March 23, 2026.
You can adjust your time slot at any time. To do so, look for the green button labelled ‘Change time’ in the ‘My orders’ field in your registration overview.
If you are unable to attend your booked slot, you don't need to take any further action.
Important information regarding the EXPO
- Permitted bag size corresponds to the hand luggage size in the airplane: max. 55x40x25 cm.
- Pets are not allowed on the EXPO grounds.
- The race material pick-up area is only accessible to participants. Here you can find an overview of the wayfinding (PDF).
- If we have to temporarily close the exhibition halls during opening hours due to overcrowding, participants who have to collect their race material will have priority over visitors.
- Please also note the list of prohibited items.
