Run the iconic Berlin Marathon and help cats in need

28 Sep 2025
Berlin
£50 registration fee
£750 sponsorship commitment

Please note our 2024 team is full but you can now apply for the 2025 event

Known as the fastest course in the world, the BMW Berlin Marathon is one of largest and most famous marathons across the globe and you can be there!

Starting and finishing at the city's famous Brandenburg Gate, on the looped course you'll take in sights like the Reichstag, Berliner Dom and the Berlin Cathedral.

Ready for your next challenge? Join Team Cats for this world-class European race and make a real difference to the cats and kittens that need our help.

Apply today

How can I get a charity place?

Click the 'Apply today' button and complete the form. Please include as much detail as possible about the ways in which you plan to raise money as this important information will support your application.

*please note our 2024 team is full but you can now apply for the 2025 event

How much do I have to raise?

For this prestigious marathon there is a registration fee of £50 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £750. This amount could pay for a caesarean operation and the recovery of a cat in need.

How we will support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way from sign up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

Dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and share their personal experiences of challenge events
A brilliant fundraising pack containing resources, information, tips and ideas, and sponsorship forms
Free branded running top to wear with pride at during training and on race day
Practical fundraising support
Access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange ideas, tips, and advice
Motivation from a support crew of fellow cat lovers who believe in you and stand beside you as you hit your goals
Stories about the cats you’re helping

How we're helping cats near you

Teams at our 34 adoption centres and around 210 branches work tirelessly to help abandoned, unwanted and neglected cats but they couldn't do it without your support.

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection branch or centre to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area.

Apply for a place now