Press Release - Berlin Marathon - 12/9/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 40,000 Entries Sold Out: BMW BERLIN MARATHON 2012 Has Closed Registration

As early as never before the BMW BERLIN MARATHON is sold out. Registration 
for next year's event (September 30th, 2012) closed Thursday, December 8th, 
almost nine months ahead. The field is limited to 40,000 participants. The 
last 1,000 entries were connected with a charitable donation for projects 
helping children (42,195 euros). There are a few entries left in connection 
with travel arrangements at classified travel agents. Registration had 
started October 20th. Last time the BMW BERLIN MARATHON was sold out seven 
months in advance. The BMW BERLIN MARATHON for inline skaters (Saturday, 
September 29th, 2012) is still open for registration.

The BMW BERLIN MARATHON is recognized as the fastest marathon worldwide 
with seven world records in the past 13 years. The last one was set on 
September 25th, 2011 by Patrick Makau of Kenya (2:03:38 hrs).

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