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Boston Marathon vs Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Boston Marathon is the harder race (5.0 vs 4.3 / 10), driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

5.0/ 10 · Hard

Boston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

4.3/ 10 · Moderate

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

MetricBoston MarathonBank of America Chicago Marathon
Difficulty5.0 · Hard4.3 · Moderate
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain98 m0 m
Elevation loss222 m30 m
Highest point142 m250 m
Typical temp4–15 °C9–17 °C
Usual monthAprilOctober
Cutoff6:30:006:30:00

Boston Marathon — elevation

142 m76 m9 m
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142 m
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon — elevation

250 m214 m177 m
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