Course comparison
Grandma's Marathon vs Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Grandma's Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.1 vs 4.8 / 10).
Duluth, US
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Grandma's Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Minneapolis, US
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Grandma's Marathon | Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.1 · Hard | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 101 m | 97 m |
| Elevation loss | 137 m | 109 m |
| Highest point | 229 m | 291 m |
| Typical temp | 8–18 °C | 6–17 °C |
| Usual month | June | October |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
Grandma's Marathon — elevation
227 m203 m179 m
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227 m
179 m
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291 m248 m205 m
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