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Most scenic 12ks

The most scenic 12ks, ranked from our normalised data across 17 qualifying races.

Ranking current as of

Which race ranks first — and why is it Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race?

Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race leads this ranking on scenic score (100/100).

Compare Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race vs The Dipsea Race

#RaceScenic scoreAscentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race 12K - new-hampshire100UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
2The Dipsea Race 12K - california100UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
3The Arctic Triple // Lofoten Ultra-Trail 12K - norway100464 m38.7 m/km465 m-0 m91.3%
4Dolomiti Extreme Trail 12K - italy100571 m47.6 m/km573 m-2 m48.6%
5Soča Outdoor Festival 12K - slovenia100310 m26.5 m/km318 m-9 m38.0%
6St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series 12K - missouri100UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
7Triglav Trail Run 12K - slovenia100UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
8Endurancelife Pembrokeshire 12K - wales100353 m29.2 m/km343 m10 m28.9%
9Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) 12K - portugal100UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
10Garda Trentino Trail 12K - italy100806 m67.2 m/km806 m-0 m72.7%
11Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K - nevada100473 m39.4 m/km464 m9 m26.6%
12Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12K - montana100UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
13Jotunheimen Trail Run 12K - norway96UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
14Delaware Trail Fest 12K - delaware71UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
15Bay to Breakers 12K - california53UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
16The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k - kentucky43UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
17BRITA Urban Trail Brussels 12K - belgium42UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
2
The Dipsea Race 12Kcalifornia
Scenic score
100
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

4
Dolomiti Extreme Trail 12Kitaly
Scenic score
100
Ascent
571 m
Climb density
47.6 m/km
Descent
573 m
Net elevation
-2 m
Max absolute grade
48.6%

As of

5
Soča Outdoor Festival 12Kslovenia
Scenic score
100
Ascent
310 m
Climb density
26.5 m/km
Descent
318 m
Net elevation
-9 m
Max absolute grade
38.0%

As of

7
Triglav Trail Run 12Kslovenia
Scenic score
100
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

10
Garda Trentino Trail 12Kitaly
Scenic score
100
Ascent
806 m
Climb density
67.2 m/km
Descent
806 m
Net elevation
-0 m
Max absolute grade
72.7%

As of

12
Don't Fence Me In Trail Run 12Kmontana
Scenic score
100
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

13
Jotunheimen Trail Run 12Knorway
Scenic score
96
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

14
Delaware Trail Fest 12Kdelaware
Scenic score
71
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

15
Bay to Breakers 12Kcalifornia
Scenic score
53
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

16
The Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12kkentucky
Scenic score
43
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

17
BRITA Urban Trail Brussels 12Kbelgium
Scenic score
42
Ascent
Unavailable
Climb density
Unavailable
Descent
Unavailable
Net elevation
Unavailable
Max absolute grade
Unavailable

As of

17 qualifying races in this ranking; use the distance catalogue to search the full distance list. Scores are out of 100 when present; route, elevation and cost figures are shown in their natural units.

How we ranked these

Races are ranked by Scenic score. Score metrics use methodology scoring-methodology-v1.0. Route, elevation and fee metrics use the sourced or derived value shown in the table. A ranking is only published when at least five races qualify, so the table is never padded with thin data.

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How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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Common questions

What is the most scenic 12ks?

Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race 12K ranks first by scenic score, from 17 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.