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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Best for
First marathons
Race B
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Dublin, Ireland
Race B
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date
Oct 25, 2026
Oct 18, 2026
Month
Oct
Oct
Location
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
130 m
▲
45 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Lottery
Open
Entry status
Ballot closed
Open
Season
Autumn · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
9–14°C
8–14°C
Conditions
Variable Irish weather — can be mild or rainy
Cool and overcast — ideal marathon weather
Humidity
75–85%
70–80%
Wind
10–25 km/h, unpredictable
10–20 km/h, variable
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