Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs Medtronic Twin Cities 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.
Minneapolis, US
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.0 · Hard | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 98 m | 97 m |
| Elevation loss | 222 m | 109 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 291 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 6–17 °C |
| Usual month | April | October |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
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142 m
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291 m248 m205 m
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291 m
205 m
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