Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia Marathon is the harder race (5.6 vs 4.3 / 10), driven by 229 m of climbing.
Chicago, US
4.3/ 10 · Moderate
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Philadelphia, US
5.6/ 10 · Hard
Philadelphia Marathon: driven by 229 m of climbing.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Philadelphia Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.3 · Moderate | 5.6 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 0 m | 229 m |
| Elevation loss | 30 m | 215 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 70 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 4–13 °C |
| Usual month | October | November |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 7:00:00 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon — elevation
250 m214 m177 m
climbflatdescent
250 m
177 m
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51 m27 m3 m
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51 m
3 m
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