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Boston Marathon vs California International Marathon

Boston Marathon is the harder race (5.0 vs 4.4 / 10), driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

5.0/ 10 · Hard

Boston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

4.4/ 10 · Moderate

California International Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

MetricBoston MarathonCalifornia International Marathon
Difficulty5.0 · Hard4.4 · Moderate
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain98 m14 m
Elevation loss222 m114 m
Highest point142 m110 m
Typical temp4–15 °C5–13 °C
Usual monthAprilDecember
Cutoff6:30:006:00:00

Boston Marathon — elevation

142 m76 m9 m
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142 m
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California International Marathon — elevation

110 m59 m8 m
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