[1] The half marathon is categorized as a Bronze Label Road Race by World Athletics.

[2] The story of the Berlin half marathon reflects a major part of the history of the German capital.

[citation needed] The Berliner Friedenslauf covered various distances, among others a 20-kilometre race and a marathon.

Today it is by far the biggest half marathon race in Germany, with a record 36,000 participants in 2018.

[4] The 40th anniversary of the Generali Berlin half marathon, which was planned to be held on April 5, 2020, was announced cancelled on 12 March.