Course comparison
Dubai Marathon vs Osaka Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Dubai Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.8 vs 4.4 / 10).
Dubai, AE
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Dubai Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~20 °C).
Osaka, JP
4.4/ 10 · Moderate
Osaka Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Dubai Marathon | Osaka Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.8 · Moderate | 4.4 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 0 m | 42 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m | 61 m |
| Highest point | 9 m | 39 m |
| Typical temp | 16–24 °C | 1–10 °C |
| Usual month | January | February |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Dubai Marathon — elevation
9 m3 m-4 m
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9 m
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39 m20 m0 m
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39 m
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