Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs McCourt Foundation LA Marathon
McCourt Foundation LA Marathon is the harder race (5.2 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.
Los Angeles, US
5.2/ 10 · Hard
McCourt Foundation LA Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | McCourt Foundation LA Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.3 · Moderate | 5.2 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 0 m | 101 m |
| Elevation loss | 30 m | 187 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 163 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 9–20 °C |
| Usual month | October | March |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon — elevation
250 m214 m177 m
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250 m
177 m
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163 m118 m72 m
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163 m
72 m
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