The half marathon: New with the start in the Olympic Park.

Start: in the Olympic Park
Starting time: 10:30 pm, in several starting blocks depending on your specified finish time (your starting time and starting block are noted on your bib number)

Important notes for the starting area

• Access: Only participants with an official bib number on which your starting block is marked.
• Clothes: All items of clothing left behind in the start area will be collected and donated to charity.

Please be there on time so you can start your run relaxed.

Only participants with an official and valid bib number will be allowed to the run. Your bib number must be clearly visible and attached to your front at chest height with safety pins.

The race bib is personalised and therefore cannot be transferred to another person. If the lettering or sponsor logos are changed or covered, the participant will be disqualified!

Runners without a bib number will be expelled from the course!

It is not necessary to return your bib number after the run. You can take it home with you as a souvenir.

The time is measured using the RFID transponder/MikaTag, which is integrated into your personal bib number.

Rating:

Only runners who properly cross the start and finish line and all other control mats on the course will be rated. Only your effective running time will be counted.

The run is measured according to the official regulations of the DLV and the WA and can be used for leaderboards.

Live tracking:

On the day of the run your live data will be transmitted and is available at www.marathonmuenchen.org. Friends and family can follow your personal progress in real time.

Target times: 01:30 Std.; 01:45 Std.; 02:00 Std.; 02:15 Std. und 02:30 Std. 

Positioning: The pacemakers will be positioned in the designated starting groups according to their finish time.

Recognisability: Each pacemaker carries a recognisable flag with their specific finish time.

The route is equipped with several refreshment points to keep you fueled during the run. There you can help yourself with water, electrolyte drinks and snacks to keep you fully energised throughout your run.

Refreshment points (water stops):

There are water stations at the following points:

• ca. KM 5 

• KM 10 

• KM 13,5  

Catering points (drinks and snacks):

At these stations you will receive water, energy bars, bananas and electrolyte drinks to help you keep your energy levels up during the run:

• KM 15,5 

• KM 17,5  

Use the catering and refreshment points strategically to optimise your strength and stay strong until the finish line.

Self-catering is only possible under the following conditions:

• For runners with a finishing time under 1:30hrs
• For medical reasons
• Or due to allergies

Specifications for self-catering:

• Only plastic bottles are allowed
• Your refreshments must be labelled with the kilometre of the refreshment point and your race number
• Your bottles will be placed on a separate table at the start of the refreshment stations at 10,5 KM; 12,5 KM; 15,5 KM; 17,5 KM
• You can hand in your own catering on Saturday (October 11, 2025) and Sunday of the marathon day until 7:30 am at the Infopoint (exact location will be announced)

The organiser assumes no liability for the loss of or damage to personal belongings. Use this opportunity to optimally cater for yourself and to be able to achieve your best performance.

Mobile toilets are available at the start and finish areas, as well as at every refreshment and catering point (see above) for all runners.

Finish area: Olympic Park 

• Cut-off-time: 2:00 pm 

• Time limits on the route: Your specified finish time must be sticked to. The limit is signaled by a final vehicle.

• Traffic regulations: Road closures only apply during the specified periods.

Exceeding the time limit: If you exceed the time limit on the running course, you must continue your run on the pavement.

At the finish line, plenty of refreshments await you in the Olympic Park so that you can regain your strength after your successful run and reward yourself for your performance.

What to expect::

• Water
• Energy bars
• Electrolyte drinks
• Fruit
• Cake and pretzels

Please note: You can only access the finish line catering area once. Use the moment for your regeneration and make sure you’re properly fueled before you leave the area.

Sustainability is important to us. That’s why we rely on environmentally friendly measures to make the MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks as resource friendly as possible. You can help too!

Travelling ecofriendly – use public transport

We recommend that all participants travel by public transport. The Olympic Park is perfectly connected to the public transport system MVV. Here you can find all information about how to get there: https://www.olympiapark.de/de/der-olympiapark/besucherinformationen

Clean route – Please dispose of waste correctly

• Refreshment stations: Please dispose used cups and packaging in the bins provided directly behind the refreshment stations.
• Finishing area: You will find separate containers for reusable cups from the finish line catering so that they can be reused.

Doing good – donating instead of throwing away

• Any leftover food from the catering points and the finish area will be donated to charitable organisations.
• Clothing left behind in the starting area is collected and given to those in need.

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

In case of an emergency, every second counts. Anyone can help! The most important thing is to offer help and call the emergency services.

Immediate actions in an emergency:

• Dial emergency number: 112

• Contact the rescue service, which will be on standby in the Olympic Park and along the running course

Important information for the emergency service

Stick to these five questions for quick and targeted help:

1. Where did something happen?

2. Who is calling?

3. What has happened?

4. How many people are affected?

5. Waiting for questions from the control centre 

Make sure that you remain calm in an emergency, act quickly and give the emergency services the information they need. Any assistance can save lives.

Your health comes first. To make sure that you can enjoy your run safely, you should listen to your body and avoid possible risks.

Before the run – don’t forget your health check

• It is recommended that you have a sports medical examination once a year to check your physical fitness.
• If you are unsure whether you can start, seek medical advice.

During the run – Pay attention to warning signals

• React to unusual complaints or warning signals from your body.
• If in doubt, it is better to cancel the run to avoid damage to your health.

When a start is not recommended:

• If you have an acute infection or health problems, you should refrain from taking part.
• This recommendation applies to all distances and disciplines.

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