Course comparison
Chevron Houston Marathon vs Marine Corps Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon is the harder race (5.5 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.
Arlington, VA, US
5.5/ 10 · Hard
Marine Corps Marathon: driven by 166 m of climbing.
| Metric | Chevron Houston Marathon | Marine Corps Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.0 · Hard | 5.5 · Hard |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 125 m | 166 m |
| Elevation loss | 122 m | 172 m |
| Highest point | 56 m | 71 m |
| Typical temp | 7–17 °C | 9–20 °C |
| Usual month | January | October |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Chevron Houston Marathon — elevation
56 m32 m7 m
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56 m
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71 m35 m-2 m
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71 m
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