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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
Zurich Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
Zurich Marathon
Zurich, Switzerland
Race B
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Date
Expected April 2027
Expected September 2027
Month
Apr
Sep
Location
🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
195 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.
10–18°C
12–20°C
Conditions
Alpine spring — variable, can be warm or cool
Crisp and clear, classic PB conditions
Humidity
55–70%
45–60%
Wind
10–20 km/h Föhn wind possible
5–15 km/h variable
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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