Course comparison
Zurich Marató Barcelona vs TCS London Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Zurich Marató Barcelona edges it for difficulty (5.1 vs 4.8 / 10).
Barcelona, ES
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Zurich Marató Barcelona: driven by 131 m of climbing.
London, GB
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
TCS London Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Zurich Marató Barcelona | TCS London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.1 · Hard | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 131 m | 103 m |
| Elevation loss | 137 m | 135 m |
| Highest point | 52 m | 49 m |
| Typical temp | 8–16 °C | 5–14 °C |
| Usual month | March | April |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 8:00:00 |
Zurich Marató Barcelona — elevation
52 m26 m0 m
climbflatdescent
52 m
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49 m26 m3 m
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49 m
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