This semi-postal stamp was issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin in 1981 as part of the annual “Für den Sport” (For Sports) series. It depicts a vivid scene of a long-distance running competition, symbolizing endurance, participation, and the spirit of athletics. The design captures a dynamic mass start with runners in motion, rendered in warm orange and red tones against a sunlit background.

The denomination 90 + 45 Pfennig includes a 45 Pfennig surcharge that went toward funding sports development programs in West Germany. These “Sports Aid” issues were popular among both collectors and athletes for their contribution to national athletic causes.