Join Team Stroke at the prestigious BMW Berlin Marathon, also known as "the fastest marathon in the world".
Charity place
Please note we have now filled all of our charity places for Berlin Marathon 2025.
To apply for one of our limited charity places in the BMW Berlin Marathon 2025, please press the 'Apply' button below. We'll be in touch if we're able to offer you a place.
If your application is successful, you will be required to pay a £50 registration fee and commit to raising a minimum sponsorship target (excluding gift aid) of £1,000.
Own place
If you have secured your own place through the BMW Berlin Marathon lottery, we would love for you to join #TeamStroke. Those who secure their own place will have no minimum sponsorship target, but everything you do raise will help rebuild lives after stroke.
Event information
When: Sunday 21 September 2025
Where: Berlin
Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration fee: £50
Fundraising target: £1,000
Why join #TeamStroke?
Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. Taking part in the BMW Berlin Marathon means that you are part of the team helping us to continue the work that we do, such as funding stroke support services and researching better treatments, care and rehabilitation.
As part of our BMW Berlin Marathon team you will receive:
- Support from a dedicated one to one contact.
- Regular training tips and fundraising advice.
- Your very own Stroke Association running vest to wear with pride on the big day.
- Invitation to our virtual session to meet the rest of Team Stroke and help you get prepared for the day.
- Fundraising materials such as collection buckets and balloons.
If you have any questions, please contact our fundraising team at supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk
Register
I have secured my own place and would like to use it to join #TeamStroke
Frequently asked questions
No, completing our charity place application does not guarantee you a place. We will review applications and will let you know if your application has been successful.
How can I improve my chances of securing a charity place?
In your application please include as much detail as possible about why you wish to fundraise for the Stroke Association and how you will do this. We are looking for a breakdown on how you will exceed the minimum fundraising target of £1,000. This could be bullet points regarding each fundraising activity and how much you think each will raise.
Is there any flexibility on the minimum fundraising target? Do I have to raise a minimum of £1,000? e.g. can I raise £800?
We need every charity place participant to raise at least £1,000. This is because as a charity we have to pay a significant amount of money to secure places in such a prestigious event. Together with staff time, cost of materials and many other costs, without this minimum sponsorship we would incur a financial loss.
We need to ensure all participants raise at least £1,000 to cover our costs and allow us to help rebuild more lives after stroke.
What should I do if I have been offered a charity place but then secure a place via the BMW Berlin Marathon lottery?
Please let us know if you are lucky enough to secure a space via the BMW Berlin Marathon lottery. We recommend that you accept the ballot space and then we can allocate the charity place to someone else. You can still join #TeamStroke with a ballot place, and by offering the charity place to another person, this means that we can make #TeamStroke even bigger.
Will I receive a running vest to wear at the BMW Berlin Marathon?
Yes, you will be sent a Stroke Association running vest. This will arrive with you approximately one month before the event.
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for, email supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 3300 740. We are here to help!
