Scenic score
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- 100/100
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- 100/100
Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K vs Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofColumbia Gorge Marathon 10K or Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K | Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 87/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K | Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Hood River, Oregon | Hood River, Oregon |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest | Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Field cap | 500 | 500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Hood River, Oregon
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Hood River, Oregon
Actual distance
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- 10 km
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Not held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Not held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Not held
Terrain
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Trail
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Trail
Scenery
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest
Atmosphere
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Field cap
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- 500
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- 500
Entry model
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Open
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 5K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.