Course comparison
Auckland Marathon vs Cape Town Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Auckland Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.7 vs 5.7 / 10).
Auckland, NZ
5.7/ 10 · Hard
Auckland Marathon: driven by 159 m of climbing.
Cape Town, ZA
5.7/ 10 · Hard
Cape Town Marathon: driven by 141 m of climbing, typical race-day heat (~19 °C).
| Metric | Auckland Marathon | Cape Town Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.7 · Hard | 5.7 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 159 m | 141 m |
| Elevation loss | 163 m | 137 m |
| Highest point | 38 m | 41 m |
| Typical temp | 14–19 °C | 13–24 °C |
| Usual month | November | October |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Auckland Marathon — elevation
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41 m21 m1 m
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