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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
Zurich Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef
Geneva, Switzerland
Race B
Zurich Marathon
Zurich, Switzerland
Date
Expected May 2027
Expected April 2027
Month
May
Apr
Location
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
130 m
195 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Europe
Spring · Europe
Race-day temp.
11–19°C
10–18°C
Conditions
Swiss spring — clear lake-effect mornings, excellent racing
Alpine spring — variable, can be warm or cool
Humidity
50–65%
55–70%
Wind
10–20 km/h lake breeze
10–20 km/h Föhn wind possible
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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