Course comparison
Bank of America Chicago Marathon vs Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.4 vs 5.3 / 10).
Chicago, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by 151 m of climbing.
Minneapolis, US
5.4/ 10 · Hard
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: driven by 178 m of climbing.
| Metric | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.4 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 151 m | 178 m |
| Elevation loss | 172 m | 186 m |
| Highest point | 250 m | 291 m |
| Typical temp | 9–17 °C | 6–17 °C |
| Usual month | October | October |
| 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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291 m248 m205 m
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291 m
205 m
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