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California International Marathon vs Marine Corps Marathon

Marine Corps Marathon is the harder race (5.2 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.

5.2/ 10 · Hard

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

MetricCalifornia International MarathonMarine Corps Marathon
Difficulty4.4 · Moderate5.2 · Hard
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain14 m124 m
Elevation loss114 m118 m
Highest point110 m81 m
Typical temp5–13 °C9–20 °C
Usual monthDecemberOctober
Cutoff6:00:007:00:00

California International Marathon — elevation

110 m59 m8 m
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Marine Corps Marathon — elevation

71 m35 m-2 m
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71 m
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