Berlin, the sports capital and the races anniversaries in 2024: 60 years of the Berlin Cross-County Race – 50 years of the BERLIN MARATHON – 40 years of the Berlin Half Marathon – 40 years of the 10 km race in Tiergarten – 40 years of the AVON Women’s Race. Horst Milde reports

The BERLIN MARATHON (founded on 13 October 1974) celebrates its 50th anniversary on 29 September 2024. With over 40,000 participants from all over the world every year, the BERLIN-MARATHON organised by the SCC has become the most spectacular running event and flagship event in Berlin and Germany.