Course comparison
Osaka Marathon vs Shanghai Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Shanghai Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.1 vs 4.8 / 10).
Osaka, JP
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Osaka Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Shanghai, CN
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Shanghai Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Osaka Marathon | Shanghai Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.8 · Moderate | 5.1 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 101 m | 103 m |
| Elevation loss | 122 m | 97 m |
| Highest point | 39 m | 26 m |
| Typical temp | 1–10 °C | 11–19 °C |
| Usual month | February | November |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Osaka Marathon — elevation
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26 m12 m-2 m
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