Course comparison
Chevron Houston Marathon vs Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.8 vs 4.5 / 10).
Houston, US
4.5/ 10 · Moderate
Chevron Houston Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Minneapolis, US
4.8/ 10 · Moderate
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
| Metric | Chevron Houston Marathon | Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.5 · Moderate | 4.8 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 44 m | 97 m |
| Elevation loss | 61 m | 109 m |
| Highest point | 62 m | 291 m |
| Typical temp | 7–17 °C | 6–17 °C |
| Usual month | January | October |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
Chevron Houston Marathon — elevation
56 m32 m7 m
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56 m
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291 m248 m205 m
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291 m
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