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BMW Berlin Marathon

Make your 26.2 miles through Berlin more meaningful by joining the official running program of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Apply now to run with us in 2026!

You can also join Fred’s Team if you have your own entry. Check back soon for more information.
 

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Two Fred’s Team charity runners at the BMW Berlin marathon.

Dedicate your miles to making a difference

With Fred’s Team, every mile you run and every dollar you raise bring hope for new treatments and cures.
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Raise money for cancer research

Let your friends, family members, and colleagues know you’re running with Fred’s Team and how they can support you. You’ll have an online fundraising page that you can personalize and share to reach out for donations.
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Train for your race

We welcome runners of all levels! The Fred’s Team training program includes access to our expert coaching staff, training resources, exclusive events, and more. Get the guidance and support you need to reach your goals.
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 Make an impact beyond the finish line

100% of the funds you raise will go directly into the labs at MSK, where doctors and scientists have expertise in more than 400 types of cancer and work every day to find new cures.

2026 Fundraising Level and Benefits*

  • Fundraising Details
  • $5,500 Level
  • Leadership Level

If you require a Fred’s Team race entry, you will also be responsible for raising or paying your fundraising requirement of $5,500. 

If you have an entry, you must select the fundraising level and set a goal, and fulfillment is encouraged. Some benefits are only available to participants who meet specified fundraising thresholds. 

All participants must provide credit card information at registration to pay a Fred’s Team kickoff fee of $125, which counts toward your fundraising total. In addition, all participants are responsible for paying the race entry fee.

As a Fred’s Team runner, you’ll receive:  

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon
  • Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
  • Access to our training program
  • A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
  • Additional Fred’s Team gear after raising $7,500
  • Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
  • A personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources 

*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.  

There are five guaranteed entries for the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon available for individuals wishing to make a one-time Leadership Giving level donation of $10,000 or more to Fred’s Team. Additional fundraising is encouraged.

As a Leadership Giving level runner with Fred’s Team, you’ll receive:

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon
  • Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
  • Access to our training program
  • A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
  • Additional Fred’s Team gear
  • Early registration for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon at the Leadership Giving level**
  • Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
  • Your personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources

*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.

**Fred’s Team staff will follow up after the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with additional details and registration deadlines for those interested in running.

Fundraising Details

If you require a Fred’s Team race entry, you will also be responsible for raising or paying your fundraising requirement of $5,500. 

If you have an entry, you must select the fundraising level and set a goal, and fulfillment is encouraged. Some benefits are only available to participants who meet specified fundraising thresholds. 

All participants must provide credit card information at registration to pay a Fred’s Team kickoff fee of $125, which counts toward your fundraising total. In addition, all participants are responsible for paying the race entry fee.

$5,500 Level

As a Fred’s Team runner, you’ll receive:  

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon
  • Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
  • Access to our training program
  • A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
  • Additional Fred’s Team gear after raising $7,500
  • Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
  • A personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources 

*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.  

Leadership Level

There are five guaranteed entries for the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon available for individuals wishing to make a one-time Leadership Giving level donation of $10,000 or more to Fred’s Team. Additional fundraising is encouraged.

As a Leadership Giving level runner with Fred’s Team, you’ll receive:

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon
  • Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
  • Access to our training program
  • A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
  • Additional Fred’s Team gear
  • Early registration for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon at the Leadership Giving level**
  • Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
  • Your personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources

*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.

**Fred’s Team staff will follow up after the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with additional details and registration deadlines for those interested in running.

Run the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon with Fred's Team
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More ways to support Fred’s Team

Run in any race with Fred’s Team
Raise money for cancer research at MSK with your next 5K, marathon, or triathlon, or any race you have on your calendar. Sign up for your race, then register with Fred’s Team to start fundraising.
Donate
Know someone running with Fred’s Team? Search for a participant or team to donate directly to their fundraising page, or make a gift to our General Fund in support of pediatric cancer research.