Boston Marathon vs Chicago Marathon
17 Easy
Boston Marathon vs
11 Easy
Chicago Marathon Boston, United States | Chicago, United States
Marathon Index Score
Boston Marathon
Elevation Gain 7.4
Temperature 4.6
Surface 0
Topology 5
Chicago Marathon
Elevation Gain 2.3
Temperature 7.5
Surface 0
Topology 0
Distance
42.195 km
Boston Marathon
42.195 km
Chicago Marathon
Elevation Gain
149m
Boston Marathon
137m ▶
Chicago Marathon
Avg Finish Time
◀ 4h 05m
Boston Marathon
4h 22m
Chicago Marathon
Finishers
30,000
Boston Marathon
42,000 ▶
Chicago Marathon
Established
◀ 1,897
Boston Marathon
1,977
Chicago Marathon
Entry Cost
$250–$300
Boston Marathon
$185-$350 ▶
Chicago Marathon
Temperature
◀ 12°C
Boston Marathon
15°C
Chicago Marathon
Humidity
◀ 55%
Boston Marathon
65%
Chicago Marathon
Rain Chance
35%
Boston Marathon
30% ▶
Chicago Marathon
Surface
road
Boston Marathon
road
Chicago Marathon
Topology
point-to-point
Boston Marathon
loop
Chicago Marathon
Difficulty
17
Boston Marathon
11 ▶
Chicago Marathon
Our Verdict
Chicago Marathon — a flatter course
Chicago Marathon — warmer weather
Boston Marathon — cooler weather
Chicago Marathon — a cheaper entry
Chicago Marathon — a bigger field
Boston Marathon — a faster course
Chicago Marathon — an easier course
Boston Marathon — a more challenging course
Boston Marathon — a more historic race
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Boston, United States
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Chicago Marathon
Chicago, United States