Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs Grandma's Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Grandma's Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.1 vs 5.0 / 10).
Boston, US
5.0/ 10 · Hard
Boston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Duluth, US
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Grandma's Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | Grandma's Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.0 · Hard | 5.1 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 98 m | 101 m |
| Elevation loss | 222 m | 137 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 229 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 8–18 °C |
| Usual month | April | June |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 7:00:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
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227 m203 m179 m
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179 m
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