In view of threatened protests by climate activists, the organizers of the Berlin Marathon are hoping for a race without disruption. But you also see yourself as well prepared.
The organizers of the Berlin Marathon have called for a peaceful race after the announcement of disruptions by climate activists.
The Last Generation group had previously threatened to use the 42.195 kilometer long run on Sunday (9:15 a.m./Eurosport, from 12:00 p.m. RBB) for campaigns. Managing director Jürgen Lock from the organizer SCC Events emphasized that they are constantly in contact with the police and are well prepared.
“We won’t talk about it publicly,” said Lock and appealed, with a view to the months of preparation by the participants: “We want to have a peaceful and tolerant running event. It’s a highlight for people, so any disruption is only negative.” There are a record number of almost 48,000 registrations for the 49th edition of the marathon.
Police want to prevent protests
The inline skating marathon will take place on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) and there are around 4,500 registrations. The route is an event site, which, according to Lock, includes not only the street, but also the sidewalks and other areas.
The Berlin police want to prevent disruptions to climate demonstrators at the marathon by banning protests. It will have around 650 personnel deployed. Lock emphasized: “We are well positioned.” There is a security concept that describes different scenarios. He also referred again to the efforts to make the event sustainable.
The Last Generation had announced: “Because there seems to be a lack of clarity about this: Yes, we are interrupting the Berlin Marathon. We cannot run away from the climate catastrophe.” Last Sunday, the activists sprayed the Brandenburg Gate, near which the marathon finish is, with orange paint. There were protests in the capital throughout the week.
Source: Stern
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