September 21, 2025
BMW Berlin Marathon 2025
Run through the Brandenburg Gate in one of the world’s big six marathons. Since its inception, this flat and fast event has attracted thousands of runners eager to take on the challenge
The Berlin Marathon began in 1974 and now has over 30,000 runners taking part in this flat and fast loop event. This is a perfect autumnal, international marathon within easy reach of the UK.
Charity place applications have closed, however you can still register if you have your own place.

- Registration fee: £0 (Charity places are now closed, please secure your own place directly and join our team)
- Minimum fundraising target: As much as possible
- Berlin, Germany
- September 21, 2025
- 020 7430 7788
- [email protected]
Help to fund lifesaving research
Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.
Support for families
in crisis
Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
Become a champion
for change
You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.
What to expect
You can be part of our Berlin Marathon team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our Berlin Marathon charity places. When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us:
- Regular emails to provide top tips
- A bright and colourful running top
- A digital fundraising pack containing lots of fundraising advice
If you would like one of our charity places of if you are having any issues or have any questions at all, please email us at [email protected] or phone us on 020 7430 7788.

Join with a charity place
Our charity places applications are now closed. If you have submitted an application you have been placed on our waitlist and we will be in touch over the coming months if a place becomes available.
If you have secured your Own Place directly through the organisers, we would love you to join our team by completing our Own Place Form below. You will receive the same support; all we ask is that you raise as much as you can.
Join with your own place
Fill in your details below to join our team using your own place in the Berlin Marathon.
Where your money goes
Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.
HOW WE USE
EVERY
£1
Fighting childhood cancer | |
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Research | 44p |
Supporting Families | 15p |
Raising Awareness | 21p |
Funds to support our cause | |
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Fundraising | 20p |
Cancer diagnoses
Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.
New treatments
8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.
Safer therapies
We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.
Funding research
We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.