Course comparison
Nike Melbourne Marathon vs TCS Sydney Marathon
TCS Sydney Marathon is the harder race (6.2 vs 5.3 / 10), driven by 242 m of climbing.
Melbourne, AU
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Nike Melbourne Marathon: driven by 137 m of climbing.
Sydney, AU
6.2/ 10 · Hard
TCS Sydney Marathon: driven by 242 m of climbing, 298 m of quad-pounding descent.
| Metric | Nike Melbourne Marathon | TCS Sydney Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 6.2 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 137 m | 242 m |
| Elevation loss | 126 m | 298 m |
| Highest point | 42 m | 91 m |
| Typical temp | 9–19 °C | 9–19 °C |
| Usual month | October | August |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
Nike Melbourne Marathon — elevation
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91 m46 m0 m
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