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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingFlat-course PBs
Race B
Köln Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt, Germany
Race B
Köln Marathon
Cologne, Germany
Date
Oct 25, 2026
Expected October 2027
Month
Oct
Oct
Location
🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany
🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
65 m
▲
55 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
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Season
Autumn · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
10–16°C
10–16°C
Conditions
Cool autumn — near-ideal for marathon racing
Rhine valley autumn — cool and often clear
Humidity
60–75%
65–75%
Wind
10–15 km/h
10–15 km/h
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