Scenic score
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- 99/100
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- 99/100
IOP Beach Run 10K vs IOP Beach Run 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofIOP Beach Run 10K or IOP Beach Run 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
IOP Beach Run 10K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
IOP Beach Run 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | IOP Beach Run 10K | IOP Beach Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| Conditions | 18/100 | 18/100 |
Conditions
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- 18/100
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- 18/100
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 | IOP Beach Run 10K | IOP Beach Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Isle of Palms, South Carolina | Isle of Palms, South Carolina |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Out And Back |
| Surface | Beach sand. The course runs entirely on the flat, wide, hard Packed beach near low tide rather than on any paved roads. | Beach sand. The course runs entirely on the flat, wide, hard Packed beach near low tide rather than on any paved roads. |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Beach, Road | Beach, Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Desert, Island, Parkland, Waterfront | Coastal, City, Desert, Island, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- IOP Beach Run 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
- IOP Beach Run 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Isle of Palms, South Carolina
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Actual distance
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- 10 km
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Not held
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Not held
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Not held
Course type
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Out And Back
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Out And Back
Surface
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Beach sand. The course runs entirely on the flat, wide, hard Packed beach near low tide rather than on any paved roads.
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Beach sand. The course runs entirely on the flat, wide, hard Packed beach near low tide rather than on any paved roads.
Elevation character
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Pancake Flat
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Beach, Road
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Beach, Road
Scenery
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Coastal, City, Desert, Island, Parkland, Waterfront
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Coastal, City, Desert, Island, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Community, Scenic Tour
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Moderate
- IOP Beach Run 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- IOP Beach Run 10K
- Open
- IOP Beach Run 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.