Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs TCS New York City Marathon
TCS New York City Marathon is the harder race (4.8 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.
New York, US
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
TCS New York City Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | TCS New York City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.3 · Moderate | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 0 m | 111 m |
| Elevation loss | 30 m | 123 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 52 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 4–13 °C |
| Usual month | October | November |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 8:00:00 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon — elevation
250 m214 m177 m
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250 m
177 m
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37 m18 m-1 m
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37 m
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