Addis Ababa Marathon vs Big Five Marathon
39/100 Challenging
Addis Ababa Marathon vs
24/100 Moderate
Big Five Marathon Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Limpopo, South Africa
Marathon Index Score
Addis Ababa Marathon
Elevation Gain 18.8
Temperature 9.2
Surface 0
Topology 0
Big Five Marathon
Elevation Gain 10.5
Temperature 8.4
Surface 0
Topology 0
Distance
42.195 km
Addis Ababa Marathon
42.195 km
Big Five Marathon
Elevation Gain
680m
Addis Ababa Marathon
380m ▶
Big Five Marathon
Avg Finish Time
≈ 4h 35m
Addis Ababa Marathon
≈ 4h 32m ▶
Big Five Marathon
Finishers
◀ ≈ 3,200
Addis Ababa Marathon
99
Big Five Marathon
Established
2,009
Addis Ababa Marathon
2,005 ▶
Big Five Marathon
Entry Cost
◀ ETB 1,500-2,500
Addis Ababa Marathon
R1,200-R1,500
Big Five Marathon
Temperature
20°C
Addis Ababa Marathon
18°C ▶
Big Five Marathon
Humidity
◀ 45%
Addis Ababa Marathon
55%
Big Five Marathon
Rain Chance
15%
Addis Ababa Marathon
15%
Big Five Marathon
Surface
road
Addis Ababa Marathon
road
Big Five Marathon
Topology
loop
Addis Ababa Marathon
loop
Big Five Marathon
Difficulty
39
Addis Ababa Marathon
24 ▶
Big Five Marathon
≈ = estimate, not an official figure
Our Verdict
Big Five Marathon — a flatter course
Addis Ababa Marathon — warmer weather
Big Five Marathon — cooler weather
Addis Ababa Marathon — a cheaper entry
Addis Ababa Marathon — a bigger field
Big Five Marathon — a faster course
Big Five Marathon — an easier course
Addis Ababa Marathon — a more challenging course
Big Five Marathon — a more historic race
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Addis Ababa Marathon
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Big Five Marathon
Limpopo, South Africa
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