Course comparison
Zurich Marató Barcelona vs Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town Marathon is the harder race (5.2 vs 4.8 / 10), driven by typical race-day heat (~19 °C).
Barcelona, ES
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Zurich Marató Barcelona: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Cape Town, ZA
5.2/ 10 · Hard
Cape Town Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~19 °C).
| Metric | Zurich Marató Barcelona | Cape Town Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.8 · Moderate | 5.2 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 99 m | 73 m |
| Elevation loss | 105 m | 74 m |
| Highest point | 53 m | 41 m |
| Typical temp | 8–16 °C | 13–24 °C |
| Usual month | March | October |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Zurich Marató Barcelona — elevation
52 m26 m0 m
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41 m21 m1 m
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