Accra Marathon vs Nelson Mandela Marathon
24/100 Moderate
Accra Marathon vs
47/100 Challenging
Nelson Mandela Marathon Accra, Ghana | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Marathon Index Score
Accra Marathon
Elevation Gain 2.4
Temperature 16.6
Surface 0
Topology 0
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Elevation Gain 28.9
Temperature 9.7
Surface 0
Topology 5
Distance
42.195 km
Accra Marathon
42.195 km
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Elevation Gain
◀ 145m
Accra Marathon
580m
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Avg Finish Time
≈ 4h 45m
Accra Marathon
≈ 4h 32m ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Finishers
◀ ≈ 2,850
Accra Marathon
≈ 2,800
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Established
2,013
Accra Marathon
2,009 ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Entry Cost
◀ GHS 150-250
Accra Marathon
R450-R650
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Temperature
28°C
Accra Marathon
18°C ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Humidity
75%
Accra Marathon
65% ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Rain Chance
35%
Accra Marathon
25% ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Surface
road
Accra Marathon
road
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Topology
loop
Accra Marathon
point-to-point
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Difficulty
◀ 24
Accra Marathon
47
Nelson Mandela Marathon
≈ = estimate, not an official figure
Our Verdict
Accra Marathon — a flatter course
Accra Marathon — warmer weather
Nelson Mandela Marathon — cooler weather
Accra Marathon — a cheaper entry
Accra Marathon — a bigger field
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a faster course
Accra Marathon — an easier course
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a more challenging course
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a more historic race
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Accra Marathon
Accra, Ghana
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Nelson Mandela Marathon
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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