Whether running, rolling or cycling - we spend a lot of time in nature when practicing our sport. Protecting it as the basis of our lives is a top priority for us. That is why we have been committed for years to making our running events more sustainable and collecting donations for nature and environmental protection. In addition to our efforts for the environment, we always strive to find the ideal balance between all three dimensions of sustainability: “economic development”, “social justice” and “environmental protection”.
Our commitment
We move Berlin
At the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON, we inspire more than 35,000 participants to lead an active lifestyle. At the same time, we create considerable economic value in the capital.
We help where the shoe pinches
Together with the Berliner Stadtmission, we collect well-preserved running clothes and shoes to pass on to people in need.
Green mobility
We have set up a free local transit BVG ticket as well as an event ticket for discounted travel by train.
Thermal blankets
For years, used thermal blankets have been pressed into bales and returned to the manufacturer where they are used again as a raw material for production.
Refreshment points
We offer refill stations for your own hydration systems at all refreshment points. In addition, we only use cups made from recycled material, which we also collect separately and recycle. This serves our goal of continuously reducing the number of cups that end up as waste.
Waste separation
Besides avoiding waste, waste separation is one of our most important goals in terms of environmental protection. That is why we have implemented a waste separation concept both in the start-finish area and at the EXPO.
Sustainability is teamwork! Here's what you can do:
Donate clothes and shoes
You can wear clean running and training clothes that are in good condition as a warming layer on race day and then discard them in the start area. Together with the Berliner Stadtmission, we will ensure that this clothing gets to where it is urgently needed. As always: only donate clothing in condition that you would also give to a friend! You can also donate used running shoes again this year at the GREEN LINE stand at the EXPO. Together with the Berliner Stadtmission, we will be collecting clean and intact running shoes to pass on to unhoused people in our community via their clothing store.
Run for a good cause
Donations to charity partners like the WWF are generated by registering for the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON via these charities. If you would like to run for one of these charity organisations and do good, you can register directly here.
Travel by train
Make your own personal contribution to a more sustainable event by choosing your means of travel or by carpooling to the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. Travelling by train is - if possible! - the most environmentally friendly option. Good to know: we have set up an event ticket for discounted travel by train.
Use public transport
On the day of the event, it is best to use public transport, which is free with your bib number in the fare zones A and B between 5am and 7pm.
Compensate for your flight missions
Many participants are dependent on aeroplanes to travel to and from the event. However, one way to reduce the ecological footprint of the event is to offset your flight emissions.
Return your thermal blanket
Please only take a thermal blanket if you really need it. Please always return the used blanket to one of the numerous recycling volunteers (labelled with a flag). This is the only way they can be recirculated.
Use your own hydration system
It is best to use your own hydration system to avoid cups completely or at least for the most part. Otherwise, toss your cups into the large, marked bins after using. This is the only way we can guarantee the cycle and sort the cups for recycling.
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