Course comparison
California International Marathon vs Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — California International Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.4 vs 4.3 / 10).
Sacramento, US
4.4/ 10 · Moderate
California International Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Chicago, US
4.3/ 10 · Moderate
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | California International Marathon | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.4 · Moderate | 4.3 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 14 m | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 114 m | 30 m |
| Highest point | 110 m | 250 m |
| Typical temp | 5–13 °C | 9–17 °C |
| Usual month | December | October |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
California International Marathon — elevation
110 m59 m8 m
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250 m214 m177 m
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177 m
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