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California International Marathon vs Chevron Houston Marathon

Two closely-matched courses — Chevron Houston Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.5 vs 4.4 / 10).

4.4/ 10 · Moderate

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

4.5/ 10 · Moderate

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

MetricCalifornia International MarathonChevron Houston Marathon
Difficulty4.4 · Moderate4.5 · Moderate
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain14 m44 m
Elevation loss114 m61 m
Highest point110 m62 m
Typical temp5–13 °C7–17 °C
Usual monthDecemberJanuary
Cutoff6:00:006:00:00

California International Marathon — elevation

110 m59 m8 m
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110 m
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Chevron Houston Marathon — elevation

56 m32 m7 m
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56 m
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