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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
Tokyo Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Race B
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan
Date
Sep 27, 2026
Expected March 2027
Month
Sep
Mar
Location
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
61 m
112 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Sold out
Lottery open
Season
Autumn · Europe
Spring · Asia
Race-day temp.
12–20°C
7–14°C
Conditions
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Cool and partly cloudy
Humidity
45–60%
55–65%
Wind
5–15 km/h variable
10–15 km/h NW
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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