Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs TCS New York City Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Boston Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.0 vs 4.8 / 10).
Boston, US
5.0/ 10 · Hard
Boston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
New York, US
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
TCS New York City Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | TCS New York City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.0 · Hard | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 98 m | 111 m |
| Elevation loss | 222 m | 123 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 52 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 4–13 °C |
| Usual month | April | November |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 8:00:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
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142 m
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37 m18 m-1 m
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37 m
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