Sport Schuster Half Marathon
by Brooks.

Start location: Spiridon-Louis-Ring in the Olympic Park
Start time: 10:25 am, staggered in several start waves (assigned according to your estimated finish time)

Important information for the start area

• Access: Only with an official bib showing your personal start time and start wave.
• Clothing: Clothing left behind in the start area will be collected and donated to a charitable organisation.
• Changing start waves: You can only move to a start wave with a later start time. You can simply join it on site – no re-registration is necessary. Access to the start waves is controlled.

Please arrive in good time so that you can start your race relaxed.

Only participants with an official and valid bib are allowed to take part in the race. It must be attached with safety pins at chest height on the front and be clearly visible. 

The bib is personalised and non-transferable. Any alteration or covering of text or sponsor logos will result in disqualification. Runners without a bib will be removed from the course. 

You do not need to return your bib after the race. You can take it home as a souvenir.

Timing

Timing is done via the RFID transponder / MikaTag integrated into your personal bib. For relay teams, the chip is located in the relay baton. Please roll it up according to the instructions before the race and hand it over to your team members at the exchange zones.

Ranking

For the official results, only runners who properly cross the start and finish lines as well as all timing mats along the course are counted. Your effective running time (“net time”) is used for the ranking. The first 10 finishers (women and men) are ranked by gun time and marked accordingly in the results list. 

• The race is measured and certified according to the official regulations of the DLV and WA. The course is eligible for rankings and recognised for records. 

Live tracking

With our event and tracking app, you stay fully informed and connected – before, during and after the race. The app offers:

• Live tracking of your performance and position on the course
• Real-time updates on your progress and your finish time
• Information on the course, refreshment stations and exchange zones
• Push notifications with important information about the event
• The opportunity to be cheered on by friends and family

Whether you are running yourself or supporting someone – the app provides guidance, motivation and an all-round great feeling on race day.

Pacemaker target times: 1:30 hrs; 1:45 hrs; 2:00 hrs; 2:15 hrs and 2:30 hrs 

Position: The pacemakers position themselves in the designated start groups according to their target time.

Recognisability: Each pacemaker carries a Suunto flag showing their target time.

To keep you optimally fuelled during the race, there are several refreshment and water stations along the course. Here you can refuel with water, Hydraid electrolyte drinks and snacks to tackle your race with full energy. 

Refreshment stations (drinks & snacks) 

At the refreshment stations you will receive: water from Stadtwerke München, Hydraid Hydration Helper electrolytes (lemon flavour), Dextro Energy Bar (chocolate and vanilla), Dextro Energy pro Line Gel 40 (mango-passion fruit) and bananas from REWE, as well as your personal supplies. In addition, there is Red Bull Schorle at KM 16 and Cola at KM 18:

• KM 16
• KM 18

Water stations (water stops) 

At the water stations you will receive: water from Stadtwerke München:

• KM 6
• KM 11
• KM 13

Use the refreshment and water stations strategically to pace yourself as well as possible and stay strong all the way to the finish. 

Personal supplies

You can hand in your personal supplies in advance, which the organiser will provide at the refreshment stations. Running with a hydration vest is generally permitted.

Personal supplies can only be handed in under the following conditions:

• For runners with a target time of up to 1:30 hours
• For medical reasons
• Due to allergies

Requirements for personal supplies:

• Only plastic bottles are allowed.
• Your supplies must be labelled with the kilometre of the refreshment station and your bib number. You can find the kilometre points under “Refreshments on the course”.
• Your bottles will be placed on a separate table at the beginning of the refreshment stations.
• You can hand in your personal supplies at the Service Desk at the bib pickup at the following times:
  • on Friday, 9 October 2026, from 1 pm – 7 pm
  • on Saturday, 10 October 2026, from 10 am – 6 pm
  • on Sunday, 11 October 2026, from 7:00 am – 7:30 am

The organiser accepts no liability for loss of or damage to personal supplies. Take advantage of this service to stay optimally fuelled and perform at your best.

Mobile toilets are available in the start & finish area and at all refreshment / water stations. Before the start in the Olympic Park, the toilets in the Olympiahalle can be used. Sanitary facilities and mobile toilets are available in the start area in the Werksviertel.

Finish: Willi-Daume-Platz at the Olympic Lake

Exceeding the time limit: The official cut-off time of the event applies – not your own estimated finish time. If you exceed the event’s time limit, you must continue the race on the pavement.

• Time limits: The event’s official cut-off times along the course must be met (not your own estimated finish time). The limit is indicated by a closing vehicle.
• Cut-off time: 2:00 pm
• Traffic regulations: Road closures only apply during the official race times.

At the finish in the Olympic Park, a rich selection of refreshments awaits you, so that you can regain your strength after your successful run and reward yourself for your performance. 

You can expect:

• Fruit from REWE: bananas, apples, grapes
• Bars: REWE Power protein bars, wafer bars from REWE and BE-KIND bars
• Savoury & sweet: pretzel sticks and cake
• To stay hydrated: water from Stadtwerke München and Hydraid electrolytes
• To celebrate: lemonade, Spezi and non-alcoholic Paulaner wheat beer 0.0 %

Please note: Access to the finish catering is only possible once. Take this moment to recover and refuel sufficiently before you leave the area.

Sustainability is close to our hearts. That is why we rely on environmentally friendly measures to make the MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks as resource-efficient as possible. You can contribute too!

Green on the move – use public transport

We recommend that all participants travel by public transport. The Olympic Park is ideally connected to the MVV network. You can find all information on how to get there here: Link.

Clean course – please dispose of waste properly

• Refreshment stations: Please throw used cups and packaging into the bins provided directly behind the refreshment stations.
• Finish area: Here, too, there are separate containers for waste and for reusable cups from the finish catering so that they can be reused.

Doing good – donate instead of throwing away

• We donate leftover food from the refreshment stations and the finish area to charitable organisations.
• Clothing left behind in the start area is collected and passed on to people in need.

Every little action counts! Together we make the MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks more sustainable – thank you for your support.

In an emergency, every second counts. Everyone can help! The most important thing is to offer help and call the emergency number.

Immediate measures in an emergency

• Call the emergency number 112.
• Our on-site medical service is ready for action in the Olympic Park and along the course.

Important information for the emergency services

• Where did something happen?
• Who is reporting the emergency?
• What happened?
• How many people are affected?
• Wait for questions from the control centre.

By providing this information, you enable fast and targeted help. Your support can be crucial!

Note: Please fill out the emergency information on the back of your bib completely so that we can contact your relatives in an emergency.

Your health comes first. To enjoy the race safely, you should listen to your body and avoid possible risks. 

Before the race – don’t forget your health check 

• It is recommended to have a sports medical check-up once a year to check your physical fitness. 

• If you are unsure whether you can start, seek medical advice. 

During the race – watch out for warning signs 

• React to unusual discomfort or warning signs from your body. 

• If in doubt, it is better to stop the race to avoid damage to your health. 

When starting is not recommended 

• If you have acute infections or health problems, you should not take part. 

• This recommendation applies to all distances and disciplines. 

Be mindful of your body – a healthy finish is the most important goal.