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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Maratón Guadalajara Megacable
Best for
Flat-course PBs
Race B
Chevron Houston Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
Maratón Guadalajara Megacable
Guadalajara, Mexico
Race B
Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston, USA
Date
Nov 22, 2026
Expected January 2027
Month
Nov
Jan
Location
🇲🇽 Guadalajara, Mexico
🇺🇸 Houston, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
80 m
▲
45 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
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Season
Autumn · Americas
Winter · Americas
Race-day temp.
11–20°C
8–16°C
Conditions
Jalisco autumn — dry and pleasant, mild altitude
Cool winter morning, warming by finish
Humidity
40–60%
55–70%
Wind
5–15 km/h
10–20 km/h southerly
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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