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Side-by-side comparison of elevation, PB potential, beginner friendliness, terrain, weather, and entry details. Pick two races and see how they stack up.
Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series New Orleans
Best for
Newer marathonersFlat-course PBsQualifying pathway
Race B
Chevron Houston Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series New Orleans
New Orleans, USA
Race B
Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston, USA
Date
Expected February 2027
Expected January 2027
Month
Feb
Jan
Location
🇺🇸 New Orleans, USA
🇺🇸 Houston, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
45 m
45 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Winter · Americas
Winter · Americas
Race-day temp.
13–20°C
8–16°C
Conditions
Carnival season — warm mornings, growing humidity by finish
Cool winter morning, warming by finish
Humidity
65–78%
55–70%
Wind
10–20 km/h Gulf breeze
10–20 km/h southerly
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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