BMS Sportveranstaltungs GbR together with the Deutscher Rollsport- und Inline-Verband e.V. (DRIV).

Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V.

Reeperbahn (metro: U-Bahn St. Pauli)

Rothenbaumchaussee (metro: U-Bahn Hallerstraße)

The finish will close at 1 p.m.

"St.Pauli-Alster-Eppendorf"
The course is an officially measured 21.0975 km point-to-point course, which is valid for being counted for a best time list. The course is flat, paved throughout and is kept clear of traffic during the race by police and volunteers. Every kilometre is clearly marked by signs.

START Reeperbahn (Höhe Detlev-Bremer-Str.), Königstraße, Max-Brauer-Allee (Altonaer City Hall), Palmaille, Breite Straße, St. Pauli Fischmarkt, St. Pauli Hafenstraße, Bei der St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Helgoländer Allee, Millerntorplatz, Reeperbahn, Königstraße, Max-Brauer-Allee (Altonaer City Hall), Palmaille, Breite Straße, St. Pauli Fischmarkt, St. Pauli Hafenstraße, Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Johannisbollwerk, Vorsetzen, Baumwall, Otto-Sill-Brücke, Kajen, Hohe Brücke, Bei dem Neuen Krahn, Bei den Mühren, Zippelhaus, Dovenfleet, Willy-Brandt-Straße, Deichtorplatz, Wallringtunnel (East), Ferdinandstor (West), Kennedybrücke (South), Turn-around point/change of lanes, Kennedybrücke (North), An der Alster, Schwanenwik, Eduard-Rhein-Ufer, Schöne Aussicht, Fährhausstraße, Herbert-Weichmann-Straße, Langenzugbrücke, Sierichstraße, Maria-Louisen-Straße, Agnesstraße, Fernsicht, Krugkoppelbrücke, Krugkoppel, Harvestehuder Weg, Abteistraße, FINISH Rothenbaumchaussee (Hansastraße/Hallerstraße)

Participation in the half marathon is open to those born in 1999 and earlier (Skating) (14-years-old and older) and those born in 1997 and earlier (Running) (16-years-old and older).

Kids born between 1998 and 2007can participate in the school race.

Anyone who has an official race number, has trained for the race and does not have any medical indications is permitted to participate. No club affiliation is required.

a) Fill out and sign the registration form, provide permission for a one-time direct debit authorisation and send to the event organiser at:

b) Online registrtaion at www.hamburg-halbmarathon.de
E-Mail: info@hamburg-halbmarathon.de

Every registrant will receive an automatic confirmation of registration at their registered E-mail address with information about their official race number. Everyone who registered by snail mail will receive a written confirmation by Monday, June 17, 2013 at the latest. If applicable, please indicate your team/club information on your registration.

The written registration and one-time direct debit authorisation must be singed in person. Cash payments and wire transfers are not possible. For youth and school kids, the legal guardian must sign the forms. Any missing information and resulting bank fees are the responsibility of the participant. There is no right to a refund of the registration fee in the case of non-appearance.

c) If you don't have a german bank account, please submit your registration by email and pay the registration fee to the following bank account:

The organiser will issue the participant a confirmation of entry via electronic mail and allocate the participant a race number after receipt of the entry from and the registration fee. Participants registered by mail will receive a written confirmation by Monday, June 17, 2013, at the latest. If applicable, please make sure that the club or team name is written identically for all participants belonging to a respective club or team.

Thursday, June 13, 2013 (date of postmark)

Online registration will run through 12:00 midnight, Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Late registration is only possible on a limited basis on the following days with an additional late registration fee of 5 euros (cash):

Half marathon (running or skating):

600 m student races (running or skating):

Only pre-ordered, pickup is possible on the event weekend until 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. They will not be sent by mail. Please indicate the desired size on your registration form (XS / S / M / L / XL).

In the event centre (Veranstaltungszentrum) / late registration area Rothenbaumchaussee / Metro: U-Bahn Hallerstraße

The three-part race number is to be applied with FOUR safety pins per number as follows: one small number on the side of your left thigh for the finish camera (skaters) and the large race number on the front (runners) and on the back (skaters) of the chest. The third number is to be applied to your clothing pack. That will help us with the drop-off, transport and pickup of your gear. Please insure that your number can be clearly seen. They are non-transferable.

Any participants who are interested in becoming pacemakers for the half marathon course as an orientation help for the following finishing times – 1:30 h, 1:45 h, 2:00 h – should let the organiser know by March 31, 2013 at the latest (info@hamburg-halbmarathon.de). These runners may participate in the half marathon competition free of cost and will receive a free technical shirt.

Times will be measured exclusively with the Aktiv-Chip. All participants will receive a chip (to be returned) with their race number. This chip must be attached with hook and loop to the ankle and must be returned immediately at the finish when you receive your medal. Any lost or not returned chip will be invoiced for 90 Euro. If your chip is not attached correctly, it could cause your time not to be kept. Without a chip, no timekeeping is possible! The individual timekeeping for skating is the gross time (gun time) according to the DRIV regulations. The net time is reported as an additional service, which will be listed in the skating results.

Timekeeping for runners is carried out through a chip system. Please see the information in your race materials.

There will be individual and team rankings for men and women.

Team registration is not necessary. This will be calculated according to the top three times of participants from a team / running group, regardless of the age group.

The individual rankings for the running event will be determined by gross times with notification of the official net time and net ranking, according to the prescribed competition regulations (Rule 240 IWB). The team rankings (running) are determined by the net time, according to regulations by the German Athletics Association (DLV).

The awards ceremonies will take place starting at about noon at the event centre (Veranstaltungszentrum) Rothenbaumchaussee. Every properly registered participant who finishes will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

Men/Women (Running and skating): 1st - 6th place

Age Categories (Running) Youth A+B, M/W 30, M/W 35 etc.: 1st place

Age Categories (Skating), M/W 30, M/W 40 etc.: 1st place

You can find a free training guide at www.hella-mineralbrunnen.de for both beginning and advanced runners, as well as useful tips for preparing for the hella hamburg half marathon.

Participation is at the sole risk of the participant. No liability is accepted by the organiser/promoter for all claims for injuries or damages, including accidents or lost clothing or other objects, which the participant may incur during or as a result of his participation in this event. By registering, the participant agrees that he is solely responsible to be physically fit and sufficiently prepared to participate in this activity. Place of jurisdiction is Hamburg.

For all skaters, helmets are mandatory at all times while on the race course. Wrist, knee and elbow protection for skaters is also recommended.

As soon as the end-of-day results are available, a provisional result list will be published at www.hamburg-halbmarathon.de. After the technical period for appeals has expired, the final result list will be provided, along with the downloadable certificates (PDF form). There are no printed result lists!

Age divisions are according to § 3 of the Athletic Regulations (LAO) of DLV. Decisive for the age class is the year of birth.

6 refreshment points with “hella Naturell” will be set up along the course at the kilometre marks 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, and 17.5. A refreshing array of hella products will be available at the finish area for all skaters and runners.

Clothing bags labelled with the small race number may be stored both at the finish area (tents) and at the start (trucks). Right after the start signal, the trucks will transport the clothing bags to the finish.

Showers, sanitary installations and changing rooms are available at the university sports facility Turmweg. Portable toilets will be available at the start and finish as well as at the refreshment points (km 5, 10, 12.5, 15 and 17.5).

Some parking is available at the finish area; however, it is limited. All participants are strongly urged to take the metro to the start or the free shuttle busses from Rothenbaumchaussee.

Parking at the start area: Heiligengeistfeld, access via Glacischaussee.

Escort vehicles (cars, bicycles, motorcycles) are not allowed on the race course.

Since the running event is held in conformity with the rules of the German Athletics Association (DLV), participation or escorts on roller skates / inline skates, skate boards or other equipment is not allowed.

Baby joggers, Nordic walking sticks and animals are not permitted either, and any contraventions will lead to disqualification.

In case of a violation of fair sportsman-like behaviour, the participant will be excluded from the event.

The hella half marathon is a member of the German Road Races.

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6.321 registrations (2011)

RUNNING Half Marathon
1:02:37 h Gilbert Kipruto Kirwa, Kenia (2009)
1:13:27 h Caroline Chepkwony, Kenya (2012)

SKATING Half Marathon
32:47,37 Min. Ferre Spruyt, Belgium (2008)
35:21,44 Min. Angeline Thomas, Australia (2006)