Course comparison
Big Sur International Marathon vs Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Big Sur International Marathon is the harder race (9.7 vs 4.3 / 10), driven by 750 m of climbing.
Big Sur, US
9.7/ 10 · Brutal
Big Sur International Marathon: driven by 750 m of climbing, 863 m of quad-pounding descent.
Chicago, US
4.3/ 10 · Moderate
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Big Sur International Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 9.7 · Brutal | 4.3 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 750 m | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 863 m | 30 m |
| Highest point | 230 m | 250 m |
| Typical temp | 8–16 °C | 9–17 °C |
| Usual month | April | October |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
Big Sur International Marathon — elevation
158 m80 m2 m
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158 m
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250 m214 m177 m
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250 m
177 m
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