Course comparison
Shanghai Marathon vs Tokyo Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Shanghai Marathon edges it for difficulty (5.1 vs 5.1 / 10).
Shanghai, CN
5.1/ 10 · Hard
Shanghai 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 | Shanghai Marathon | Tokyo Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.1 · Hard | 5.1 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 103 m | 157 m |
| Elevation loss | 97 m | 164 m |
| Highest point | 26 m | 55 m |
| Typical temp | 11–19 °C | 5–15 °C |
| Usual month | November | March |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Shanghai Marathon — elevation
26 m12 m-2 m
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26 m
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55 m29 m2 m
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55 m
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