Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs Marine Corps Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Marine Corps Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.5 vs 5.3 / 10).
Chicago, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by 151 m of climbing.
Arlington, VA, US
5.5/ 10 · Hard
Marine Corps Marathon: driven by 166 m of climbing.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marine Corps Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.5 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 151 m | 166 m |
| Elevation loss | 172 m | 172 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 71 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 9–20 °C |
| Usual month | October | October |
| 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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71 m35 m-2 m
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71 m
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