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