Scenic score
- Boston Marathon
- 73/100
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- 78/100 Favoured
Boston 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 ofBoston Marathon or Bank of America Chicago Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Boston 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
Boston Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Boston Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 77/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
Conditions
- Boston Marathon
- 77/100 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 | Boston Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts | Chicago, Illinois |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Destination | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 248 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 389 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -140 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:30:00 |
| Field cap | 30,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Qualifier | Mixed |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Championship |
Schedule
- Boston Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- Boston Marathon
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Chicago, Illinois
Actual distance
- Boston Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Boston Marathon
- Not held
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Boston Marathon
- Not held
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Boston Marathon
- Point To Point
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Boston Marathon
- Road
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Boston Marathon
- Rolling
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Boston Marathon
- Road
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Boston Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Boston Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- Boston Marathon
- Non Technical
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Boston Marathon
- 248 m
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Boston Marathon
- 389 m
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Boston Marathon
- -140 m
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Boston Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- 6:30:00
Field cap
- Boston Marathon
- 30,000
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Boston Marathon
- Qualifier
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Mixed
Qualifying status
- Boston Marathon
- Championship
- 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.