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Boston Marathon vs Marine Corps Marathon

Two closely-matched courses — Marine Corps Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.2 vs 5.0 / 10).

5.0/ 10 · Hard

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

5.2/ 10 · Hard

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

MetricBoston MarathonMarine Corps Marathon
Difficulty5.0 · Hard5.2 · Hard
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain98 m124 m
Elevation loss222 m118 m
Highest point142 m81 m
Typical temp4–15 °C9–20 °C
Usual monthAprilOctober
Cutoff6:30:007:00:00

Boston Marathon — elevation

142 m76 m9 m
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Marine Corps Marathon — elevation

71 m35 m-2 m
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