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California International Marathon vs Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Two closely-matched courses — Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.8 vs 4.4 / 10).

4.4/ 10 · Moderate

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

4.8/ 10 · Moderate

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.

MetricCalifornia International MarathonMedtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Difficulty4.4 · Moderate4.8 · Moderate
Distance42.20 km42.20 km
Elevation gain14 m97 m
Elevation loss114 m109 m
Highest point110 m291 m
Typical temp5–13 °C6–17 °C
Usual monthDecemberOctober
Cutoff6:00:006:00:00

California International Marathon — elevation

110 m59 m8 m
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110 m
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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon — elevation

291 m248 m205 m
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291 m
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