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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Belfast City Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
Edinburgh Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Belfast City Marathon
Belfast, United Kingdom
Race B
Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Date
Expected May 2027
Expected May 2027
Month
May
May
Location
🇬🇧 Belfast, United Kingdom
🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
175 m
▲
170 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Europe
Spring · Europe
Race-day temp.
8–17°C
9–17°C
Conditions
Northern Irish May — mild and often breezy, possible showers
Cool Scottish spring — sun with passing showers
Humidity
60–75%
65–80%
Wind
10–25 km/h
15–25 km/h, blustery sections
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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