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We care for your health

By 30. June 2017July 2nd, 2017all @en

With only 300 days to go our preparations for the 33rd edition of the Hamburg Marathon are in full flight. If you have just startetd training or if you are already ready to sign up – these are some of the things to check first:

We care for your health

Marathon is one of the hardest sports out there and to perform at your best, your body needs to be 100 percent healthy. That is why we suggest that you keep in mind that each participant is required to assess his/her own health condition and fitness with regards to taking part in the marathon event, or consult a doctor if necessary.We advise you to consult the online questionnaire by the German Road Races to evaluate your physical condition. Find the questionnaire here.

Cancellation Insurance

Sometimes your plan seems to be perfect, yet something might go wrong. In cooperation with Hanse-Merkur we are able to offer you a cancellation insurance as part of your registration. Risks insured are illness, accidents or death as well as loss of employment. A cancellation for personal reasons is, however, not insured.

The insurance premium is at 7.90 EUR up to the 2nd price level of the entry fee (70.00 EUR), and then at 9.90 EUR from the 3rd price level of the entry fee (80.00 EUR) onwards. A service charge of 1.00 EUR will additionally be booked.

More information regarding the insurance as well as the general terms and conditions of the HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG can be found here.

In case you have purchased the insurance and cannot enter the race for one of the reasons mentioned above, you will be fully reimbursed for the entrance fee (EXCLUDING any additional services). Given that your claim is insured please send the registration confirmation, as well as a statement of reasoning with the respective proof (doctor’s attestation, etc) to the insurance HanseMerkur.

Annual insurance policy

Plan your sporty year – and take no risk! No matter whether you run in Hamburg, Berlin, New York or Wanne-Eickel, with the annual insurance policy provided by Hanse-Merkur you can plan ahead without taking any risk. The insurance covers your entry fee as well as your luggage and trip. The “Three in One” Plan costs € 24,00 annually. You can book this offer directly at Hanse-Merkur insurance company. Find the online form here.