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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingFlat-course PBs
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt, Germany
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Date
Oct 25, 2026
Expected September 2027
Month
Oct
Sep
Location
🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
65 m
▲
61 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
✓ Yes
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Open
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Season
Autumn · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
10–16°C
12–20°C
Conditions
Cool autumn — near-ideal for marathon racing
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Humidity
60–75%
45–60%
Wind
10–15 km/h
5–15 km/h variable
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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