Scenic score
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- 86/100 Favoured
St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise) vs Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSt. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise) or Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K — which comes out ahead?
St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise) and Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise) | Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 45/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 75/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
Conditions
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- 75/100 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 | St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise) | Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Boise, Idaho | Boise, Idaho |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road and paved Boise Greenbelt pathways along the Boise River. |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | Riverside, City, Parkland, Desert, Canyon |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 231 m |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Boise, Idaho
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Boise, Idaho
Actual distance
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- 5 km
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Held
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Not held
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Not held
Surface
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Unavailable
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Road and paved Boise Greenbelt pathways along the Boise River.
Terrain
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Unavailable
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Road
Scenery
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Riverside, City, Parkland, Desert, Canyon
Atmosphere
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Unavailable
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- Scenic Tour, Community
Net elevation
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Unavailable
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 5K
- 231 m
Entry model
- St. Luke's FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon (Boise)
- Open
- Boise Marathon (Boise, Idaho) 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.