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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Edinburgh Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
TCS London Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Race B
TCS London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
Date
Expected May 2027
Expected April 2027
Month
May
Apr
Location
🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
170 m
▲
84 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
✓ Yes
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Europe
Spring · Europe
Race-day temp.
9–17°C
9–15°C
Conditions
Cool Scottish spring — sun with passing showers
Cool and overcast, occasional light rain
Humidity
65–80%
60–70%
Wind
15–25 km/h, blustery sections
10–20 km/h SW
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