Addis Ababa Marathon vs Nelson Mandela Marathon
39/100 Challenging
Addis Ababa Marathon vs
47/100 Challenging
Nelson Mandela Marathon Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Marathon Index Score
Addis Ababa Marathon
Elevation Gain 18.8
Temperature 9.2
Surface 0
Topology 0
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Elevation Gain 28.9
Temperature 9.7
Surface 0
Topology 5
Distance
42.195 km
Addis Ababa Marathon
42.195 km
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Elevation Gain
680m
Addis Ababa Marathon
580m ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Avg Finish Time
≈ 4h 35m
Addis Ababa Marathon
≈ 4h 32m ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Finishers
◀ ≈ 3,200
Addis Ababa Marathon
≈ 2,800
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Established
2,009
Addis Ababa Marathon
2,009
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Entry Cost
ETB 1,500-2,500
Addis Ababa Marathon
R450-R650 ▶
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Temperature
◀ 20°C
Addis Ababa Marathon
18°C
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Humidity
◀ 45%
Addis Ababa Marathon
65%
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Rain Chance
◀ 15%
Addis Ababa Marathon
25%
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Surface
road
Addis Ababa Marathon
road
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Topology
loop
Addis Ababa Marathon
point-to-point
Nelson Mandela Marathon
Difficulty
◀ 39
Addis Ababa Marathon
47
Nelson Mandela Marathon
≈ = estimate, not an official figure
Our Verdict
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a flatter course
Addis Ababa Marathon — warmer weather
Nelson Mandela Marathon — cooler weather
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a cheaper entry
Addis Ababa Marathon — a bigger field
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a faster course
Addis Ababa Marathon — an easier course
Nelson Mandela Marathon — a more challenging course
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Addis Ababa Marathon
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Nelson Mandela Marathon
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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