Scenic score
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- 99/100 Favoured
Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K vs SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRicky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K or SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K — which comes out ahead?
Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K and SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K | SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 99/100 ✓ | 90/100 |
| Conditions | 61/100 | 79/100 ✓ |
Conditions
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- 79/100 Favoured
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K | SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-21 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois | Chicago, Illinois |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Elevation character | Flat | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Road |
| Scenery | Lakeside, City, Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Parkland | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Charity, Community, Festival | Big City, Festival, Charity |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-21 (legacy event-level date).
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Evanston, Illinois
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Chicago, Illinois
Actual distance
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- 5 km
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Not held
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Not held
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Not held
Course type
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Out And Back
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Loop
Surface
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Road
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Road
Elevation character
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Flat
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Road, Beach
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Road
Scenery
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Lakeside, City, Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Parkland
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, Historic
Atmosphere
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Charity, Community, Festival
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Big City, Festival, Charity
Technicality
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Non Technical
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 5K
- Open
- SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago 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.