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Focus on young talents and sustainability: The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON is on the starting blocks |
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In this context, SCC EVENTS as the organizer attaches particular importance to setting an example for young people and sustainability with the event. "The topic of lack of exercise is on everyone's lips. We want to show that exercise is fun. We want to motivate people and get them excited about an active lifestyle," explains Jürgen Lock (CEO of SCC EVENTS) during today's round table with invited journalists: "At the same time, it's always important to emphasize that even a marathon time of five hours or more is a great achievement." New junior series R5K with grand finale in Berlin SCC EVENTS is also particularly committed to young athletes, who will find great starting opportunities on Saturday in the mini-marathon and the bambini runs as well as the new format R5K. With the R5K, SCC EVENTS, together with the German Athletics Association (DLV), German Road Races (GRR) and other organizers, has initiated a new series for young athletes, which is specifically designed to promote talent between the ages of 12 and 22. After three stops, the finale will be held in Berlin on Saturday afternoon. "Junior races often take place in empty stadiums. We want to give the young talents visibility, so we deliberately integrated the races into big events," says Lock: "Five kilometers is the perfect distance for these age groups, and a series like this offers the opportunity to see your own improvement in times." Shoe and clothing donations for the Berlin City Mission From the use of reusable cups, refill stations for self-carried drinking systems, recycled cups and organic bananas to the baling press for heat foils and the included BVG ticket for all participants - as an EMAS-certified event, ecological responsibility has long played a central role at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. With Michael Fuchs, SCC EVENTS has added a sustainability manager to its nearly 90-strong team this year. "We take a holistic approach to the topic of sustainability," emphasizes Fuchs and in this context also points to the cooperation with the Berlin City Mission. "All participants are expressly encouraged to donate well-preserved running shoes, hoodies, sweatpants & Co. to the Berliner Stadtmission, which will then be distributed to those in need via the clothing store." If you want to learn more about sustainability, visit the Green Line booth at the EXPO. Supporting pillars and exciting races The supporting pillars of the event include a sophisticated safety concept with the Berlin Fire Department, the medical service of the Johanniter Unfallhilfe, the Berlin Police and the Sports & Medicine department of SCC EVENTS. The police will also be hosting the German Marathon Championships for the first time as part of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, with 150 participants. Race Director Mark Milde reported that the fast course is perfectly prepared. Exciting races are to be expected in all competitions, from the skaters to the hand cyclists and wheelchair athletes, and of course the runners. For the national athletes, the Olympic qualification is in the foreground and the start of Amanal Petros as well as Rabea and Deborah Schöneborn (all Marathon Team Berlin). Internationally, Eliud Kipchoge and Amos Kipruto as well as Tigst Assefa and Sheila Chepkirui are expected to set course records and more. More details about the top sporting events will be revealed on Thursday and Friday during the press conferences (see below for dates). Eurosport 1 and RBB broadcast on TV The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON will be shown this year on Eurosport 1 (Free-TV Germany, Austria), from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on TV as well as via Livestream on discovery+ (Germany and Austria). From 12.00 to 14.30 the RBB will broadcast the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. Click here for a list of all national and international TV broadcasters. Late accreditation for media representatives The accreditation period for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2023 ended on September 11. Late accreditation can be made via an online form until September 20. Please note that certain areas in the start-finish area have limited capacity and accreditation requests received after September 11 will be given priority. Key points/dates of the BMW BERLIN- MARATHON week: Press Conference Elite Presentation Part 1 Date: Thursday, 21.09.23 Time: 11:00 a.m. Participants: Elite runners, elite skaters, Jürgen Lock (Managing Director SCC EVENTS), Mark Milde (Race Director). Topics: Introduction of elite runners and elite skaters, start of the EXPO, outlook on the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON weekend, sustainability activities, general. Location: Hotel InterContinental, room "Hugos Süd" on the 14th floor Press Conference Elite Presentation Part 2 Date: Friday, 22.09.23 Time: 11:00 a.m. Participants: Elite runners, Elite wheelchair athlete:s, Jürgen Lock (Managing Director SCC EVENTS), Mark Milde (Race Director). Topics: Introduction of elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes and handbikers, EXPO, outlook on the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON weekend, general, weather. Location: Hotel InterContinental, room "Charlottenburg" on the first floor BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Meet the Legends Date: Friday, 22.09.23 Time: 18.00 Location: Hall of Fame Lindenrondell/Straße des 17. Juni Induction of new athletes into the Hall of FamePresentation of the elite runners on site Press Conference Results Inline Skating 2023 Date: Saturday, 23.09.23 Time: approx. 18.30 Participants: Winners of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Inlineskating 2023 Location: Hotel InterContinental, room "Charlottenburg" on the first floor Press Conference Results Running,Racing Wheelchair and Handbiking Date: Sunday, 24.09.23 Time: approx. 12:30 p.m. Participants: Winners and male and female winners of the BMW BERLIN- MARATHON 2023. Location: Hotel InterContinental, room "Charlottenburg" on the first floor. The press conferences will be offered via livestream and afterwards in the stream via download in English. The links will be made available in the press section of our website shortly before the press conferences. Photo download Photos in high-resolution quality can be used free of charge for editorial purposes, provided the source of the photo is acknowledged. Jürgen Lock (left) as CEO of SCC EVENTS and Mark Milde as Race Director are looking forward to the BMW BERLIN MARATHON 2023 with their team from SCC EVENTS. Photo credit: SCC EVENTS/Tilo Wiedensohler (camera4) At the BWM BERLIN MARATHON 2023 Round Table, the organizers of SCC EVENTS discussed current and general topics with invited journalists. Photo credit: SCC EVENTS/Tilo Wiedensohler (camera4) |