Scenic score
- Berlin Marathon
- 45/100
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- 78/100 Favoured
Berlin Marathon vs Bank of America Chicago Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBerlin Marathon or Bank of America Chicago Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Berlin Marathon and Bank of America Chicago Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Berlin Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Berlin Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 45/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 82/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
Conditions
- Berlin Marathon
- 82/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Berlin Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date: 2026-09-27 Official schedule source; checked | Exact race date: 2026-10-11 Official schedule source; checked |
| Location | Berlin, Germany | Chicago, Illinois |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Destination, Competitive | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Cutoff | 6:15:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Ballot | Mixed |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Championship |
Schedule
- Berlin Marathon
Exact race date: 2026-09-27
Official schedule source; checked
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Exact race date: 2026-10-11
Official schedule source; checked
Location
- Berlin Marathon
- Berlin, Germany
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Chicago, Illinois
Actual distance
- Berlin Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Berlin Marathon
- Held
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Berlin Marathon
- Not held
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Berlin Marathon
- Loop
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Berlin Marathon
- Road
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Berlin Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Berlin Marathon
- Road
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Berlin Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Berlin Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Competitive
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- Berlin Marathon
- Non Technical
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Non Technical
Cutoff
- Berlin Marathon
- 6:15:00
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Berlin Marathon
- Ballot
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Mixed
Qualifying status
- Berlin Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Championship
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.