Course comparison
Chevron Houston Marathon vs McCourt Foundation LA Marathon
McCourt Foundation LA Marathon is the harder race (5.7 vs 5.0 / 10), driven by 166 m of climbing.
Houston, US
5.0/ 10 · Hard
Chevron Houston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Los Angeles, US
5.7/ 10 · Hard
McCourt Foundation LA Marathon: driven by 166 m of climbing.
| Metric | Chevron Houston Marathon | McCourt Foundation LA Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.0 · Hard | 5.7 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 125 m | 166 m |
| Elevation loss | 122 m | 250 m |
| Highest point | 56 m | 163 m |
| Typical temp | 7–17 °C | 9–20 °C |
| Usual month | January | March |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
Chevron Houston Marathon — elevation
56 m32 m7 m
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56 m
7 m
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163 m118 m72 m
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163 m
72 m
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