Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs Chevron Houston Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Bank of America Chicago Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.3 vs 5.0 / 10).
Chicago, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by 151 m of climbing.
Houston, US
5.0/ 10 · Hard
Chevron Houston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Chevron Houston Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.0 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 151 m | 125 m |
| Elevation loss | 172 m | 122 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 56 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 7–17 °C |
| Usual month | October | January |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon — elevation
250 m214 m177 m
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250 m
177 m
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56 m32 m7 m
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56 m
7 m
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