As the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON takes place today, 09/27/2026, a discussion held ahead of race day raises an important question: how can sport create more opportunities for women to participate?
In a report published on 09/25/2026, organizer SCC EVENTS said women account for 36.2% of participants in this year’s marathon. Among participants aged 26–30, that share reaches 40.2%.
The event’s “THE FUTURE OF WOMEN* WHO RUN” panel explored safety, representation, community and balancing sport with family life.
These figures describe one marathon’s participant field; they do not measure demand for sports camps. However, the discussion provides a useful starting point for organizers reviewing how they welcome and support participants.
What can camp organizers take from this?
At TopSportsCamps.com, we see an opportunity to turn that conversation into practical improvements in how camps are presented and delivered. The following suggestions are our editorial takeaways.
1. Explain who the program suits
Someone considering a running camp may wonder whether they will be able to keep up, especially when attending alone.
A useful listing should explain expected running experience, typical session distances, terrain and how training groups are formed. If shorter routes or different pace groups are available, describe them.
“Suitable for all levels” becomes much more helpful when participants can see what that means during an ordinary training day.
2. Make the coaching experience visible
Introduce the people who will lead the camp. Explain their qualifications, experience and approach to working with participants who have different goals.
Some runners may be preparing for a race. Others may want to develop technique, enjoy a structured training week or build confidence in a group.
Show how the program accommodates those differences, and be clear about any entry requirements.
3. Describe the practical arrangements
Publish information that helps people picture their stay: accommodation options, room sharing, arrival arrangements, daily schedules and who to contact with questions.
For outdoor sessions, explain how routes are supervised, how groups stay together and what happens if someone needs to stop or return early.
Concrete information gives prospective participants a better basis for deciding whether the experience suits them.
4. Ask participants what would help
Women do not all have the same preferences or training needs. Ask previous and prospective participants what they value and what makes joining difficult.
Would a shorter camp be easier to attend? Are the training expectations clear? Would an introduction to the group before arrival help?
Use those answers to shape the program instead of assuming that one format works for everyone.
5. Make connection part of the experience
Consider a welcome session, introductions for people travelling alone and time for participants to meet outside training.
Represent the actual experience honestly in your photographs and descriptions. With permission, share feedback from participants with different backgrounds and goals so future visitors can understand what attending feels like.
An opportunity for the sports camp community
Berlin’s race weekend offers camp organizers a timely reason to review their own programs: can a prospective participant understand the training, ask questions comfortably and picture themselves taking part?
Clear information is a practical place to begin.
Organizing a sports camp? Submit your camp to TopSportsCamps.com and describe the coaching, training expectations and participant experience that make your program distinctive.
Source: BMW BERLIN-MARATHON — “THE FUTURE OF WOMEN* WHO RUN,” published 09/25/2026.
