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Side-by-side comparison of elevation, PB potential, beginner friendliness, terrain, weather, and entry details. Pick two races and see how they stack up.
Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Hamburg Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
Hamburg Marathon
Hamburg, Germany
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Date
Expected April 2027
Expected September 2027
Month
Apr
Sep
Location
🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
70 m
▲
61 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
✓ Yes
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
9–16°C
12–20°C
Conditions
North German spring — cool with occasional showers
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Humidity
65–75%
45–60%
Wind
10–20 km/h, Baltic influence
5–15 km/h variable
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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