Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs Grandma's Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Grandma's Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.4 vs 5.3 / 10).
Chicago, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by 151 m of climbing.
Duluth, US
5.4/ 10 · Hard
Grandma's Marathon: driven by 157 m of climbing.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Grandma's Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.4 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 151 m | 157 m |
| Elevation loss | 172 m | 190 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 227 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 8–18 °C |
| Usual month | October | June |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 7:00:00 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon — elevation
250 m214 m177 m
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250 m
177 m
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227 m203 m179 m
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179 m
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