[1][2][3] The track and field events were originally scheduled for 6 and 7 June, but were delayed due to restrictions in relation to the pandemic.

The pole vault was originally scheduled for 4 June in a separate event in the city centre, but was also postponed until August and was ultimately held within the stadium.

The interruption to track and field training and competition that year resulted in the absence of several prominent athletes and lower standards of performance at the event.

As usual, due to time or organizational reasons, various competitions were not held as part of the main event in Braunschweig.

An independent German Relay Championships was scheduled with a full event programme for the first time, but that (like many other competitions) was abandoned.