Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs Chevron Houston Marathon
Boston Marathon is the harder race (5.0 vs 4.5 / 10), driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Boston, US
5.0/ 10 · Hard
Boston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Houston, US
4.5/ 10 · Moderate
Chevron Houston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | Chevron Houston Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.0 · Hard | 4.5 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 98 m | 44 m |
| Elevation loss | 222 m | 61 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 62 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 7–17 °C |
| Usual month | April | January |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
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142 m
9 m
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56 m32 m7 m
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56 m
7 m
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