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vs
Race B
Race A
BMW IRONMAN Munich Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
BMW IRONMAN Munich Marathon
Munich, Germany
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Date
Expected October 2027
Expected September 2027
Month
Oct
Sep
Location
🇩🇪 Munich, Germany
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
100 m
▲
61 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
✓ Yes
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Autumn · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
8–15°C
12–20°C
Conditions
Bavarian October — crisp and often sunny, occasional Föhn
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Humidity
55–70%
45–60%
Wind
5–20 km/h Föhn-variable
5–15 km/h variable
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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