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California International Marathon vs Grandma's Marathon

Grandma's Marathon is the harder race (5.1 vs 4.4 / 10), 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.

5.1/ 10 · Hard

Grandma's Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

MetricCalifornia International MarathonGrandma's Marathon
Difficulty4.4 · Moderate5.1 · Hard
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain14 m101 m
Elevation loss114 m137 m
Highest point110 m229 m
Typical temp5–13 °C8–18 °C
Usual monthDecemberJune
Cutoff6:00:007:00:00

California International Marathon — elevation

110 m59 m8 m
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110 m
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Grandma's Marathon — elevation

227 m203 m179 m
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179 m
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