Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Boston Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.3 vs 5.3 / 10).
Boston, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Boston Marathon: driven by 136 m of climbing, 269 m of quad-pounding descent.
Chicago, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by 151 m of climbing.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.3 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 136 m | 151 m |
| Elevation loss | 269 m | 172 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 250 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 9–17 °C |
| Usual month | April | October |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
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142 m
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250 m214 m177 m
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250 m
177 m
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