Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States
26.2 miles (42.1 km) · 613 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · road · Race
| Distance | 26.2 mi (42.1 km) |
| Elevation gain | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Average gain | 23 ft per mile (4 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.8 mi, 202 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 5.6% |
| Runnable | 100% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady descent |
| Difficulty score | 0.9 of 100 |
| Surface | road |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 56% |
| Mild uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 28% |
Boston Marathon has 613 ft (187 m) of elevation gain over 26.2 miles (42.1 km). That averages 23 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Boston Marathon is 0.9 of 100. That is harder than 9.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Boston Marathon runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 202 ft (62 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5.6%.
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