Course comparison
Dubai Marathon vs Shanghai Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Dubai Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.3 vs 5.1 / 10).
Dubai, AE
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Dubai Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~20 °C).
Shanghai, CN
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Shanghai Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Dubai Marathon | Shanghai Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.1 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 70 m | 103 m |
| Elevation loss | 68 m | 97 m |
| Highest point | 9 m | 26 m |
| Typical temp | 16–24 °C | 11–19 °C |
| Usual month | January | November |
| 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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26 m12 m-2 m
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26 m
-2 m
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