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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Date
Oct 18, 2026
Expected September 2027
Month
Oct
Sep
Location
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
45 m
61 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
✓ Yes
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Open
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Season
Autumn · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
8–14°C
12–20°C
Conditions
Cool and overcast — ideal marathon weather
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Humidity
70–80%
45–60%
Wind
10–20 km/h, variable
5–15 km/h variable
Qualifies for
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Boston Marathon
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