Course comparison
Marine Corps Marathon vs Philadelphia Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Philadelphia Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.6 vs 5.2 / 10).
Arlington, VA, US
5.2/ 10 · Hard
Marine Corps Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Philadelphia, US
5.6/ 10 · Hard
Philadelphia Marathon: driven by 229 m of climbing.
| Metric | Marine Corps Marathon | Philadelphia Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.2 · Hard | 5.6 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 124 m | 229 m |
| Elevation loss | 118 m | 215 m |
| Highest point | 81 m | 70 m |
| Typical temp | 9–20 °C | 4–13 °C |
| Usual month | October | November |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Marine Corps Marathon — elevation
71 m35 m-2 m
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71 m
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51 m27 m3 m
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51 m
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