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California International Marathon vs Philadelphia Marathon

Philadelphia Marathon is the harder race (5.6 vs 4.4 / 10), driven by 229 m of climbing.

4.4/ 10 · Moderate

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

5.6/ 10 · Hard

Philadelphia Marathon: driven by 229 m of climbing.

MetricCalifornia International MarathonPhiladelphia Marathon
Difficulty4.4 · Moderate5.6 · Hard
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain14 m229 m
Elevation loss114 m215 m
Highest point110 m70 m
Typical temp5–13 °C4–13 °C
Usual monthDecemberNovember
Cutoff6:00:007:00:00

California International Marathon — elevation

110 m59 m8 m
climbflatdescent
110 m
8 m
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Philadelphia Marathon — elevation

51 m27 m3 m
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51 m
3 m
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