Course comparison
Dubai Marathon vs Taipei Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Taipei Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.5 vs 5.3 / 10).
Dubai, AE
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Dubai Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~20 °C).
Taipei, TW
5.5/ 10 · Hard
Taipei Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~18 °C).
| Metric | Dubai Marathon | Taipei Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 5.5 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 70 m | 117 m |
| Elevation loss | 68 m | 101 m |
| Highest point | 9 m | 32 m |
| Typical temp | 16–24 °C | 15–20 °C |
| Usual month | January | December |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Dubai Marathon — elevation
9 m3 m-4 m
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9 m
-4 m
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32 m18 m3 m
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32 m
3 m
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