Abu Dhabi Marathon vs Gobi March

18/100 Easy
Abu Dhabi Marathon
vs
40/100 Challenging
Gobi March
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Hami, China

Marathon Index Score

Abu Dhabi Marathon

Elevation Gain
2.6
Temperature
11.9
Surface
0
Topology
0

Gobi March

Elevation Gain
12.4
Temperature
12.3
Surface
0
Topology
5
Distance
42.195 km
Abu Dhabi Marathon
42.195 km
Gobi March
Elevation Gain
◀ 156m
Abu Dhabi Marathon
450m
Gobi March
Avg Finish Time
◀ ≈ 4h 32m
Abu Dhabi Marathon
≈ 5h 15m
Gobi March
Finishers
◀ ≈ 8,500
Abu Dhabi Marathon
≈ 800
Gobi March
Established
◀ 2,009
Abu Dhabi Marathon
2,010
Gobi March
Entry Cost
AED 350-550
Abu Dhabi Marathon
¥680-¥880
Gobi March
Temperature
◀ 23°C
Abu Dhabi Marathon
32°C
Gobi March
Humidity
55%
Abu Dhabi Marathon
25% ▶
Gobi March
Rain Chance
5%
Abu Dhabi Marathon
5%
Gobi March
Surface
road
Abu Dhabi Marathon
road
Gobi March
Topology
loop
Abu Dhabi Marathon
point-to-point
Gobi March
Difficulty
◀ 18
Abu Dhabi Marathon
40
Gobi March

≈ = estimate, not an official figure

Our Verdict

Abu Dhabi Marathon — a flatter course

Gobi March — warmer weather

Abu Dhabi Marathon — cooler weather

Abu Dhabi Marathon — a bigger field

Abu Dhabi Marathon — a faster course

Abu Dhabi Marathon — an easier course

Gobi March — a more challenging course

Abu Dhabi Marathon — a more historic race

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