Course comparison
Marine Corps Marathon vs TCS New York City Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon is the harder race (5.2 vs 4.8 / 10), driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Arlington, VA, US
5.2/ 10 · Hard
Marine Corps Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
New York, US
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
TCS New York City Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Marine Corps Marathon | TCS New York City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.2 · Hard | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 124 m | 111 m |
| Elevation loss | 118 m | 123 m |
| Highest point | 81 m | 52 m |
| Typical temp | 9–20 °C | 4–13 °C |
| Usual month | October | November |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 8:00:00 |
Marine Corps Marathon — elevation
71 m35 m-2 m
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71 m
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37 m18 m-1 m
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37 m
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