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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
BMW IRONMAN Munich Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingFlat-course PBs
Race A
BMW IRONMAN Munich Marathon
Munich, Germany
Race B
BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt, Germany
Date
Expected October 2027
Oct 25, 2026
Month
Oct
Oct
Location
🇩🇪 Munich, Germany
🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
100 m
▲
65 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Open
Season
Autumn · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
8–15°C
10–16°C
Conditions
Bavarian October — crisp and often sunny, occasional Föhn
Cool autumn — near-ideal for marathon racing
Humidity
55–70%
60–75%
Wind
5–20 km/h Föhn-variable
10–15 km/h
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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