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Race A
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Race B
Race A
Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
Lucerne Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef
Geneva, Switzerland
Race B
Lucerne Marathon
Lucerne, Switzerland
Date
Expected May 2027
Oct 25, 2026
Month
May
Oct
Location
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
🇨🇭 Lucerne, Switzerland
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
130 m
160 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Open
Season
Spring · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
11–19°C
6–14°C
Conditions
Swiss spring — clear lake-effect mornings, excellent racing
Swiss alpine autumn — crisp, often clear, lake views
Humidity
50–65%
60–72%
Wind
10–20 km/h lake breeze
5–15 km/h lake breeze
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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