Course comparison
Osaka Marathon vs Tokyo Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Tokyo 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.
Tokyo, JP
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Tokyo Marathon: driven by 157 m of climbing.
| Metric | Osaka Marathon | Tokyo Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.8 · Moderate | 5.1 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 101 m | 157 m |
| Elevation loss | 122 m | 164 m |
| Highest point | 39 m | 55 m |
| Typical temp | 1–10 °C | 5–15 °C |
| Usual month | February | March |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Osaka Marathon — elevation
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