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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
BMW Berlin Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race B
NN Rotterdam Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingFirst marathonsFlat-course PBs
Race A
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Race B
NN Rotterdam Marathon
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Date
Expected September 2027
Expected April 2027
Month
Sep
Apr
Location
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
🇳🇱 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
61 m
▲
15 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
✓ Yes
No
Entry type
Lottery
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Autumn · Europe
Spring · Europe
Race-day temp.
12–20°C
7–14°C
Conditions
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Cool and overcast, occasionally breezy
Humidity
45–60%
65–75%
Wind
5–15 km/h variable
10–20 km/h W
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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