Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Boston Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.3 vs 4.9 / 10).
Boston, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Boston Marathon: driven by 136 m of climbing, 269 m of quad-pounding descent.
Toronto, CA
4.9/ 10 · Moderate
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 4.9 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 136 m | 100 m |
| Elevation loss | 269 m | 117 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 126 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 8–16 °C |
| Usual month | April | October |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
climbflatdescent
142 m
9 m
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126 m100 m74 m
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126 m
74 m
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