Course comparison
Boston Marathon vs California International Marathon
Boston Marathon is the harder race (5.3 vs 4.7 / 10), driven by 136 m of climbing.
Boston, US
5.3/ 10 · Hard
Boston Marathon: driven by 136 m of climbing, 269 m of quad-pounding descent.
Sacramento, US
4.7/ 10 · Moderate
California International Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Boston Marathon | California International Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.3 · Hard | 4.7 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 136 m | 70 m |
| Elevation loss | 269 m | 158 m |
| Highest point | 142 m | 110 m |
| Typical temp | 4–15 °C | 5–13 °C |
| Usual month | April | December |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
Boston Marathon — elevation
142 m76 m9 m
climbflatdescent
142 m
9 m
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110 m59 m8 m
climbflatdescent
110 m
8 m
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