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Berlin Marathon charity spots

Berlin, Germany

Open spots
None listed yet
Race day
Sep 26, 2027
Distance
42.195 km 26.2 mi
Next deadline
No open listing yet
Lottery results
Dec 3, 2026
Official charity program
Race charity page(opens the official site in a new tab)

From 2027 the race is called the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON, and it takes place on September 26, 2027. Entries are allocated by lottery: registration ran from October 1 to November 12, 2026, and every applicant gets an email with the result on December 3, 2026. The entry fee is 215 euros and is only charged if you are drawn.

If the draw does not go your way, the organisers point to their official charity partners, who can offer a guaranteed starting place. The charity side is run through a portal operated by realbuzz, with UK, US and international charities listed, plus a premium charity partner, The Human Safety Net, which works with SOS-Kinderdorf on children's projects in Germany. You fill in a short form for the charity you want, the charity reviews it, and if accepted you raise the target that charity sets.

Berlin targets tend to be lower than London, Boston or New York. On the official listing for 2027, Place2Be asks for £1,100, Spinal Research £1,700, Street Child £2,000 and Kenya Children Centres $3,000, while some US charities ask for $7,500 or more. Registration fees vary too: Children with Cancer UK charges £100 plus VAT, and Kenya Children Centres takes a $150 contribution that counts toward your $3,000 pledge. Each charity's terms say what happens if you fall short, so read them before you accept.

Charity places do not depend on the lottery, so you can apply before or after December 3. Berlin also accepts fast runners with a qualifying marathon time from 2025 or 2026, which is reviewed alongside the lottery.

Listings are added by the charities themselves. Board updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC.

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Berlin Marathon charity partners

From the race's public charity partner list. Not confirmed by the charity. Check the charity's page for current spots.

How the Berlin Marathon charity program works

Official charity partners of the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON can offer guaranteed race entries. Runners choose a charity on the official partner portal run by realbuzz (UK, US and international charities), fill in a short application, and the charity decides whether to accept them. Accepted runners raise the fundraising target set by their charity. The Human Safety Net is the premium charity partner for the event.

Race facts checked against the official sources on Nov 4, 2026.

Race entry fee
Charity registration fees are set by each charity. For lottery entrants, the 2027 participation fee is 215 euros.

Missed the lottery? How charity spots work

Big marathons like the Berlin Marathon give a set number of entries to charities. A charity offers its entries to runners who agree to raise a minimum amount for its cause. You apply with the charity on its own website, and the charity decides who runs for it.

Each charity sets its own fundraising minimum, deadline and requirements, shown in the listings above exactly as the charity provided them. Check the details with the charity and the official race website before you commit.

Berlin Marathon charity entry questions

How much do I need to raise to run the Berlin Marathon for charity?

Each official charity partner sets its own target. On the official 2027 listing, smaller UK charities ask for roughly £1,100 to £2,000 (Place2Be £1,100, Spinal Research £1,700, Street Child £2,000), and some US charities ask for $3,000 to $7,500 or more.

When are the Berlin Marathon 2027 lottery results?

The organisers say all lottery applicants receive their results by email on December 3, 2026. Registration for the lottery ran from October 1 to November 12, 2026. If you are drawn, the 215 euro fee is charged from December 4.

Does a Berlin Marathon charity place guarantee entry?

Yes. The official site says anyone who chooses one of the official charity partners benefits from a guaranteed starting place. You still need the charity to accept your application and you need to meet its fundraising target.

Sources

Last checked Nov 4, 2026.

Official charity program info(opens the official site in a new tab)