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Dubai Marathon vs Osaka Marathon

Dubai Marathon is the harder race (5.3 vs 4.8 / 10), driven by typical race-day heat (~20 °C).

5.3/ 10 · Hard

Dubai Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~20 °C).

4.8/ 10 · Moderate

Osaka Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

MetricDubai MarathonOsaka Marathon
Difficulty5.3 · Hard4.8 · Moderate
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain70 m101 m
Elevation loss68 m122 m
Highest point9 m39 m
Typical temp16–24 °C1–10 °C
Usual monthJanuaryFebruary
Cutoff7:00:007:00:00

Dubai Marathon — elevation

9 m3 m-4 m
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Osaka Marathon — elevation

39 m20 m0 m
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39 m
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