Course comparison
California International Marathon vs Maratón de la Ciudad de México
Maratón de la Ciudad de México is the harder race (7.4 vs 4.4 / 10), driven by altitude up to 2295 m.
Sacramento, US
4.4/ 10 · Moderate
California International Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Mexico City, MX
7.4/ 10 · Very hard
Maratón de la Ciudad de México: driven by altitude up to 2295 m, typical race-day heat (~18 °C).
| Metric | California International Marathon | Maratón de la Ciudad de México |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.4 · Moderate | 7.4 · Very hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 14 m | 50 m |
| Elevation loss | 114 m | 104 m |
| Highest point | 110 m | 2295 m |
| Typical temp | 5–13 °C | 13–23 °C |
| Usual month | December | August |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
California International Marathon — elevation
110 m59 m8 m
climbflatdescent
110 m
8 m
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2293 m2266 m2238 m
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2293 m
2238 m
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