Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs Grandma's Marathon
Grandma's Marathon is the harder race (5.1 vs 4.3 / 10), driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Chicago, US
4.3/ 10 · Moderate
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Duluth, US
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Grandma's Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Grandma's Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.3 · Moderate | 5.1 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 0 m | 101 m |
| Elevation loss | 30 m | 137 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 229 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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227 m
179 m
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