Course comparison
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.
Sacramento, US
4.4/ 10 · Moderate
California International Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Arlington, VA, US
5.2/ 10 · Hard
Marine Corps Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | California International Marathon | Marine Corps Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.4 · Moderate | 5.2 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 14 m | 124 m |
| Elevation loss | 114 m | 118 m |
| Highest point | 110 m | 81 m |
| Typical temp | 5–13 °C | 9–20 °C |
| Usual month | December | October |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
California International Marathon — elevation
110 m59 m8 m
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110 m
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71 m35 m-2 m
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71 m
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