Scenic score
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- 83/100 Favoured
The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K vs The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K or The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K and The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K | The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Conditions | 56/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
Conditions
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- 87/100 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 | The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K | The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 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 | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | 100% on un Paved trails | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Road |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Forest | City, Riverside, Parkland, Mountain, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date).
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Actual distance
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- 5 km
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Not held
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Not held
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Not held
Course type
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Loop
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Surface
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- 100% on un Paved trails
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Trail
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Road
Scenery
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Forest
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- City, Riverside, Parkland, Mountain, Historic
Atmosphere
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- The Colorado Springs Marathon 5K
- Scenic Tour, Community
Entry model
- The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K
- Open
- The Colorado Springs 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.