Chicago, Illinois, United States
26.9 miles (43.4 km) · 171 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · Race
| Distance | 26.9 mi (43.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Average gain | 6 ft per mile (1 m per km) |
| Runnable | 100% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 0 climbs, 0 descents |
| Profile shape | Flat |
| Difficulty score | 0.4 of 100 |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 90% |
| Mild uphill | 4% |
| Mild downhill | 6% |
Chicago Marathon has 171 ft (52 m) of elevation gain over 26.9 miles (43.4 km). That averages 6 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Chicago Marathon is 0.4 of 100. That is harder than 6.2% 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.
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