Course comparison
Gold Coast Marathon vs Nike Melbourne Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Gold Coast Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.8 vs 4.6 / 10).
Gold Coast, AU
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Gold Coast Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Melbourne, AU
4.6/ 10 · Moderate
Nike Melbourne Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Gold Coast Marathon | Nike Melbourne Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.8 · Moderate | 4.6 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 60 m | 41 m |
| Elevation loss | 62 m | 38 m |
| Highest point | 29 m | 42 m |
| Typical temp | 10–20 °C | 9–19 °C |
| Usual month | July | October |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
Gold Coast Marathon — elevation
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42 m21 m0 m
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