You agree to raise a minimum sponsorship of £2,750, understanding that your registration fee and Gift Aid are not included in this. 

Just a few charity places for Berlin 2027. 100% of what you raise goes directly to vulnerable children and young mothers in Kenya — meals, education, shelter, healthcare.

$150 contribution towards the registration fee on acceptance, counted towards your total pledge of $3000.

Training and fundraising support provided, a Team KCC gift, and regular updates from the children you're helping — all the way to race day. Make every mile matter. 

Through safe, structured, and inclusive programming, Volo Kids helps youth build confidence, strengthen social-emotional skills, and develop the relationships and healthy habits that prepare them for success on and off the field.

Because all programs are offered at no cost to families, Team Volo Kids runners raise critical funds to keep programs accessible to thousands of children nationwide, regardless of their financial circumstances. Funds raised support essential program expenses, including equipment and supplies, snacks and water, permits, background checks, coach training, and salaries that make safe, high-quality sports programs possible.

Runners receive fundraising toolkits, customizable fundraising pages, team resources, and ongoing support to help them reach fundraising minimums and make every mile matter. 
 

Your fundraising efforts help us to ensure that children are safe, in school and learning

Team RWB uses these funds to further our programs, both in-person and virtual on our digital garrison. Fundraisers like you provide the necessary funds to keep these programs alive and accessible. Thank you for considering our charity.

Strong Girls United's required minimum fundraising goal reflects the commitment by our marathon team to #RunforHer. Our marathon teams inspire Strong Girls everywhere when they achieve this tremendous personal milestone. They generate vital funding for programming so that together we can build strong bodies, kind hearts, and unstoppable minds. 

The registration is fee for the Berlin Marathon is £60 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £1,700.  

American Lung Association representatives will select runners from its pool of interested participants, with consideration given to personal mission connections, fundraising strategies/network, and confidence to meet the $4,000 fundraising deadline. Each chosen charity runner must adhere to the following agreement and maintain an active credit card on file in order to run on the Lung Association’s Powered by Lungs charity race team. 

All applicants are required to acknowledge that the full minimum fundraising target must be met by the race date. Our full charity place terms and conditions can be viewed here: www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk/charity-events/charity-runs/charity-place-terms-and-conditions-declaration by accepting a charity place with us, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

Free to Run's minimum for the 2027 Generali Berlin Marathon is $4,000 USD  (3,500 EUR, 3,000 GBP or the equivalent in your local currency) with preference for applicants who are excited to push beyond their goal.

Your fundraising commitment covers the initial cost of your participation– which includes your race entry fee and other costs associated with charity bibs; the remainder of the funds you raise will be used to support Free to Run’s programs in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine.  Free to Run’s mission is to advance gender equity globally through running.

Running for Free to Run is more than just fundraising for us. You will be part of our mission and a member of a community of runners/activists who have access to:

Expert Coaching: Support from our team coach to get you to your personal race goals.
Fundraising Help: Tips and tricks from experts; personal calls to brainstorm ideas or get further advice.
Branded Gear: Free to Run gear to train and race in, if you wish.
Team Gatherings: Brunch in Berlin on race weekend, Cheer zones along the course for your family and supporters
Community: Connect with Free to Run Ambassadors and other runners around the world.
Insider Access: Learn about our programs and meet participants & staff from our program areas.

By joining Team NWAA for the Generali Berlin-Marathon, you'll need to pay a registration fee of £50 and commit to raising a minimum of £1,200 in sponsorship.

Every pound you raise will help the North West Air Ambulance Charity continue to bring hospital-level care to people across the North West when they need it most. As we receive no Government or NHS funding, your fundraising plays a vital role in keeping our helicopters and critical care teams operational.

We'll support you every step of the way with fundraising tips, resources, and encouragement to help you reach and exceed your target. Run with NWAA and every mile you you take will help to bring lifesaving pre-hospital care to people across the North West when they need it most.

For 2027, our fundraising minimum requirements are as listed:

• Pre-Lottery Early-Bird Charity Entry ($3,500): Individuals who join our team without joining the race lottery can take advantage of the lower $3,500 fundraising minimum! We are only offering this early-bird opportunity to the first 30 accepted and committed individuals. Once the opportunity to enter the public drawing closes OR once all 30 early-bird entries are filled, the fundraising minimum increased to $4,000.
• Post-Lottery General Charity Entry: Anyone joining the team after the Berlin Marathon lottery closes, who decide to wait out lottery results, OR are accepted after the first 30 spots are filled must agree to fundraise $4,000 in exchange for a guaranteed entry to the race.

We will consider a range of factors when allocating our places: personal reasons for taking part, fundraising targets and plans, as well as the order applicants have applied in. There will also be a registration fee of £100, which is payable when place is confirmed.

Every dollar you raise supports direct financial relief from a cancer diagnoss to a young adult patient through AWF LIFE INTERRUPTED grants

AWF is a volunteer based organization, helping young adults impacted by cancer pay to help with essentials like rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, fertility preservation and global research initatives.

Join Team Dementia UK and help raise vital funds so our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can provide life-changing support to families facing dementia.

The minimum fundraising amount we ask applicants to pledge is £1,200.

Once you have submitted your enquiry on RealBuzz, the Dementia UK Challenge Events team will be in touch by email with next steps.

As a TeamAN runner, you will have a required minimum spomsorship target of £1,200. 

Registering for one of our charity places requires you to raise a minimum sponsorship of £1,500. 

Our minimum fundraising target ensures that we can direct vital funds towards  NF research. We will consider a range of factors when evaluating applications. These include fundraising experience, fundraising strategy, connection to our mission, and running history. If successful you will need to pay a $100 registration fee, which will count towards your fundraising commitment. Successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation.

Please note the minimum pledge amount. We take this into account along with your application as we generally receive more interest than we have places for.

We will consider a range of factors when allocating our places, including personal reasons for taking part and your ability to achieve our minimum fundraising target. Successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation.

Take on one of the world's fastest and most celebrated marathons while supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. As a St. Jude Hero, you'll experience the excitement of running through the heart of Berlin while helping ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food—so they can focus on helping their child live.
Every mile you run and every dollar you raise helps fuel groundbreaking research and advances in treatment for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases around the world.

About the Race

The BMW Berlin Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors and is renowned for its flat, fast course and electric race-day atmosphere. Runners travel through Germany's vibrant capital, passing historic landmarks and experiencing incredible crowd support before an unforgettable finish near the iconic Brandenburg Gate.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, pursuing a World Marathon Majors milestone, or simply looking for an extraordinary race experience, the Berlin Marathon offers an unforgettable journey.

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Become a St. Jude Hero - Fundraising Commitment: $7,500

When you join the 2027 BMW Berlin Marathon team as a St. Jude Hero, you'll receive:

• ✅ Guaranteed race entry to the 2027 BMW Berlin Marathon
• ✅ Three-night race weekend hotel stay in Berlin
• ✅ One-on-one fundraising coaching from a dedicated St. Jude representative
• ✅ Personalized online fundraising page to help you reach your goal
• ✅ Virtual team calls and community support leading up to race day

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More Than a Marathon

When you run with St. Jude, you're running for something bigger than yourself. You're helping fund research that is shared globally, giving doctors and scientists the tools they need to improve treatments and save more children's lives.
Together, we'll train, fundraise, celebrate milestones, and create hope for children and families facing some of life's greatest challenges.

Ready to make your miles matter?
Apply to join the 2027 BMW Berlin Marathon St. Jude Heroes team and help create a world where no child dies from cancer.

Team for Cures runners commit to raising a minimum of $5,000. They receive a team shirt and other MMRF gear, a 16-week training plan and support from our team coach, and join a community focused on accelerating a cure for multuple myeloma patients. 

Every pound you raise helps go towards giving children in the UK and around the world the chance for a future they deserve. With limited numbers of charity places in this event, make your application count by including as much detail as you can on how you will raise the fundraising pledge. We know fundraising is getting more challenging, but we are here to help you every step of the way to reach your pledge and our team of fundraising experts can offer you advice and support whenever you need it. 

We charge a £75 registration fee for each charity place so apply today and secure your place on TEAM SAVE Berlin 2027! 

Please note, if you are successful in gaining a charity place, you will need to arrange your own travel and accommodation. 

Our minimum fundraising requirement is: $4,500 - Top consideration will be given to runners who are willing to make a larger fundraising commitment.

We will consider a range of factors when allocating our places, including personal reasons for taking part and your ability to achieve our minimum fundraising target of $3,000.  Successful applicants will need to arrange their travel and accommodation.

As part of your participation in the Berlin Marathon 2027, you are required to raise a minimum of $5,000. Funds raised through the Liver Life Challenge benefit the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease through resources, education and support services and help advance our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and liver disease research. 

Our fundraising minimum is $4,500. Haymakers for Hope has raised more than $35million in the fight against cancer. We work directly with cancer-related 501c3 nonprofits sending more than 50 grants annually to organizations that share our mission to KO cancer. These gifts range from large research based organizations to grassroots organizations. 

Our minimum fundraising target for the Berlin Marathon is £2,200 (GBP). 

Places in the 2027 Berlin Marathon are in high demand, so please share as much detail as possible about how you intend to raise your fundraising target. 

We ask that you aim to raise at least 50% of your fundraising target (£1,100) by June 1st 2027 in order to secure your place.

We would love to have you join our team for this event 💜

All successful applicants will receive:

• A branded running vest,
• A dedicated fundraising staff member from the National Autistic Society to support your journey,
• Regular check-ins with key information regarding the race,
• and so much more!

We consider multiple factors when assessing applications, including your reasons for taking part, your connection to our work, and your fundraising plans to help you reach your £1,200 target.

Please note: Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.

The Berlin Marathon is one of our biggest fundraising events of the year, and so we need each person to raise as much as they can over the minimum of £2,000 (not including Gift Aid).

Each charity place that we buy in races like this costs us money, and while having a presence in races does raise awareness, we need to guarantee each person raises the minimum of £2,000 to make the race a successful endeavour for us, and ensure that we have funds for a team next year.

By signing up to raise money for Rethink Mental Illness, you are committing to raise this amount in full. Should you be unable to achieve your target through your fundraising, you may need to contribute yourself. 

Each ICR charity place has a minimum fundraising target of £1,500 and a registration fee of £75.

ASAN requires all of our runners to raise a minimum of $3500 and to meet fundraising benchmarks in the lead-up to the race. This gives you access to our fundraising toolkit, a Runna training program, and community with your fellow Team ASAN runners. We'd love to have you join us!

Individuals with previous fundraising experience and those residing in the US will be eligible

Our minimum fundraising target allows us to ensure we can raise vital funds to support our beneficiaries to Get Busy Living - we will consider a range of factors including your fundraising goal when reviewing your application. If successful you will also need to pay a £50 registration fee and will be contacted by a member of our fundraising team to arrange. Successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation

Our minimum fundraising target allows us to ensure we can raise vital funds to continue to do more for sick kids. We will consider a range of factors including your fundraising goal and how you will achieve it, when reviewing your application.

We ask all our runners to raise a minimum of £1250

Each runner is asked to raise $3000 to benefit Flatwater and ensure that we can continue to provide access to mental health therapy to those facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Funds raised go toward rare cancer research and supporting programs that empower cancer patients through movement. Please include your ties to cancer/rare cancer and why you wish to run for Brave Like Gabe. 

We ask for a minimum of £1250; aiming for £1500+ is encouraged but not a requirement.
Every extra pound makes a difference.
If you’d prefer not to work to fundraising targets, you can choose to self‑donate. Contact us for further details.

Erika's Lighthouse fundraising minimum for the 2027 Berlin Marathon starts at $5,000. Priority will be given to runners with higher fundraising minimums. Please learn more about our mission here!

As a member of Team Make-A-Wish, you’ll commit to raising $5,000 on your journey to the Berlin Marathon. Your miles will mean even more as your fundraising helps bring hope, strength, and joy to children with critical illnesses and their families.

Thank you for your interest in joining our Berlin Marathon team! To apply please fill out our official application at secure.Parkinson.org/RaceApplication. Please note that we will initially only be offering out bibs to VIP Runners willing to commit to a $10,000 US fundraising minimum, who receive guaranteed entry along with other fun perks. Places at lower fundraising tiers will only be offered if space permits at a later date. Learn more about our programs at Run4PD.org.

We partner with the BMW BERLIN MARATHON and other World Major Marathon top endurance events to present opportunities to support our mission and empower youth to live healthy active lives. Runners can fundraise for the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation and gain their spot in the most coveted and dreamed-of races in the world as members of Team Finish Strong!

Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health & well-being of military, veterans, and first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.

Team members raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital’s areas of greatest need through the Every Child Fund—enabling patients and their families to receive vital medical care and support services supporting vital care and services for patient families throughout the hospital that are not covered by insurance. 

Application submissions will be reviewed by Boston Children's Hospital staff. When completing the application, give thoughtful attention to your fundraising goal and plan. Applicants with personal connections to Boston Children's Hospital and high fundraising goals will receive top consideration. You may be asked to schedule a phone call to discuss your application and program requirements.

Runners accepted to our team will receive great benefits including: access to team coaches and training program, personalized fundraising page on the Boston Children's site, Boston Children's race singlet and gear, and fundraising resources/materials and staff support.

Running the Berlin Marathon with Team Ulman is more than just checking a World Major off your list—it’s about running with purpose. When you join Team Ulman, you’re not only taking on one of the most iconic and historic marathon courses in the world, but you’re also directly impacting the lives of young adults facing cancer.

The Ulman Foundation is dedicated to changing lives by providing:

Free housing at the Ulman House in Baltimore for young adults in active treatment and their families

Patient navigation services to guide individuals through the complex medical system and connect them with critical resources

Community programs that offer connection, hope, and support during and after cancer treatment

Awareness and advocacy efforts ensuring young adults are not overlooked in the cancer conversation

By committing to run and fundraise with Team Ulman, you’ll help ensure that no young adult has to face cancer alone. Every step you take in Berlin fuels this mission—and together, our impact goes far beyond race day.

Please tell us a bit more about your plans to ensure you reach the minimum fundraising target.

Team ASAP is looking for runners who are excited to make their miles mean more. We review prospective runners based on their fundraising plan, communication, commitment to training and travel, and genuine connection to ASAP’s mission.

The minimum fundraising amount helps make these limited charity entries possible while raising critical funds for Africa School Assistance Project’s work strengthening rural public schools and expanding opportunity through education in Tanzania, especially for girls.

If selected, runners must meet the full fundraising minimum by the stated deadline. Runners are required to provide a valid payment method, and any remaining balance will be charged to the card or payment method on file if the minimum is not met by the deadline.

Our minimum fundraising target allows us to ensure we can raise vital funds for the work we do - we will consider a range of factors including your fundraising goal when reviewing your application.

Why Run with Team M7 Education?

Your marathon is more than a challenge. It’s a chance to make learning come alive for children who need it most.

1 in 3 children in England and Wales can't afford to go on a school trip. That means 3.2 million children miss out on the educational, inspiring, and life-changing experiences that happen beyond the classroom. By running in aid of Team M7 Education, you’ll raise vital funds for disadvantaged children and schools. 

Together we can help more children discover the world beyond the classroom, and build the future they deserve.

We ask all our charity place runners to raise a suggested minimum of £1,700 in sponsorship to help support our vital care services, along with a £50 donation towards the cost of your marathon place when registering. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging and funding their own travel and accommodation. You'll receive a Willen Hospice branded running top and dedicated fundraising support from our team every step of the way as you take on one of the world's most celebrated marathons.

Your target will be split down into manageable fundraising milestones to help you reach your goal.

• £50 - within one month of registration
• £350 - four months before the event
• £450 - three months before the event
• £600 - two months before the event
• £800 - one month before the event
• £1,200 - two weeks post event

Your $3,000 fundraising minimum commitment supports NAMI's mission to provide mental health education, support, advocacy, and awareness. We look for runners who have a meaningful connection to NAMI's mission, a thoughtful fundraising plan, and a strong commitment to reaching their fundraising goal while representing NAMI at the Berlin Marathon.

By running for Rafiki Thabo you will help remove barriers to education for vulnerable children in Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho, many of whom live with disabilities. 

Please provide as much detail in your application as possible about why you would like to run for Rafiki Thabo and how you plan to fundraise. If your application is successful, we will ask for a £50 registration fee and your commitment to raising a minimum £2,000 (excluding Gift Aid) in sponsorship. In return you will receive a guaranteed entry into the GENERALI Berlin marathon, a Rafiki Thabo running T-shirt/vest, fundraising tips and support, training guidance, impact examples to share with your sponsors, a special message from Olympic marathon runner Mara Yamauchi and our eternal gratitude! Shortly after receiving your application, Janne (Head of Fundraising) will be in touch!  

$3,500 fundraising minimum due by October 15, 2027. Runners are required to raise half of their minimum ($1,750) by May 1, 2027.

Thank you for expressing interest in running the 2027 Berlin Marathon on behalf of the National MS Society!

We are currently accepting applications! Please visit our 2027 Berlin Marathon page to review the team details and apply.

**Please note: Submitting only an application via our Realbuzz portal will not get your application in our que for considerations. Please fill out our official application here! 

• Selected applicants will be notified by January and will commit to raising a minimum of $5,000. Once selected, you’ll receive a link to create your personal fundraising page and complete your $100 team registration, which counts toward your fundraising minimum.

• Runners must raise 50% of their selected fundraising minimum by June 1, 2027—$2,500 for the $5,000 tier. Once you reach that milestone, I’ll approve your race entry as the final step in securing your guaranteed bib!

New for 2027: Fundraising tiers with travel incentives!

If you choose a higher fundraising tier, you’ll receive a travel credit with our partners at Triumph Sports Travel to help offset the cost of your Berlin experience. Their team can organize a trip that includes hotel accommodations, meals, excursions, and race weekend support—giving you more time to focus on your training, fundraising, and enjoying Berlin!

Triumph can also coordinate arrangements for friends and family joining you, making this a memorable experience for your whole cheering crew. It’s a great option to consider if you’d like your fundraising to go even further while helping cover your own travel package costs. You can find the tier options and travel credit details on our Berlin Marathon page.

Additional Finish MS team benefits include:

• Complimentary race registration

• Official Finish MS running hat and race day singlet

• Complimentary coaching with Kopf Running

• Personalized fundraising webpage

• Invitations to exclusive team events

• Access to our private team Facebook community

• Fundraising tools, tips, and dedicated support

• A community united by the goal of a world free of MS

Please let us know if you have any questions about the application or fundraising tiers. We’d love to have you join us in Berlin!

So that we can continue to provide vital funds for dementia research, we ask participants to raise a minimum of £2,000 (excluding Gift Aid). When considering your application, we will consider a range of factors including your personal reasons for running for BRACE Dementia Research, and your plans for achieving the minimum fundraising target. 

Our minimum fundraising target of $5,000 allows us to ensure we can raise vital funds for the work we do - we will consider a range of factors including your fundraising goal when reviewing your application. If successful you will also need to pay a $230 non-refundable registration fee and will be contacted by a member of our fundraising team to arrange. Successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation. If you are accepted and raise at least $8,000 by the specified deadline, ABTA will reimburse your hotel stay for the marathon weekend.

Make your miles matter by joining the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon and fundraising for Active Minds! By joining with Team Active Minds, we'll grant you entry to the race while you focus on making a difference. You'll enjoy a special Team Active 

We offer unique and inclusive opportunities to disabled people - the pledge is set to enable us to continue to  do this 

Our minimum fundraising target allows us to ensure we can raise vital funds for the work we do - we will consider a range of factors including your fundraising goal when reviewing your application. If successful you will also need to pay a $50.00 registration fee and will be contacted by a member of our fundraising team to arrange. Successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation

We are a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. We are working towards a future where nobody in Ireland will die from cancer