The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K vs Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K or Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.8%
- flat grade share
- 59.8%
- lower ascent
- 58 m
- climbing density
- 11.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 15.0%
| Metric | The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K | Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 59.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 1.8% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 21.7% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 3.0% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 18.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 11.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 290 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 21 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 7.1% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 15.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 179 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 179 m |
| Scenic score | 62/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- 62/100 Favoured
Conditions
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- 83/100 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 Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K | Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half 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 2026-04-26 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Syracuse, New York | Rochester, New York |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Scenery | Parkland, Lakeside, Forest | City, Riverside, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Community, Festival, Big City |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 11.5 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 15.0% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 59.8% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 1.8% |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 1,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Syracuse, New York
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- Rochester, New York
Actual distance
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- 5 km
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Held
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Not held
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- Held
Scenery
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Parkland, Lakeside, Forest
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- City, Riverside, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- Community, Festival, Big City
Total ascent
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 58 m
Climbing density
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 11.5 m/km
Total descent
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 58 m
Net elevation
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 15.0%
Flat grade share
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 59.8%
GAP factor
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 1.8%
Field cap
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Unavailable
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon 5K
- 1,000
Entry model
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) 5K
- Open
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half 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.