Scenic score
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- 100/100
University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K vs Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUniversity of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K or Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K — which comes out ahead?
University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K | Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 81/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
Conditions
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- 81/100 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 | University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K | Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | 100% un Paved singletrack trail; soft, beginner Friendly footing. |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Canyon, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Lakeside | Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Competitive | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
Actual distance
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Not held
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Not held
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Not held
Course type
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Loop
Surface
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- 100% un Paved singletrack trail; soft, beginner Friendly footing.
Terrain
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Trail
Scenery
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- City, Countryside, Canyon, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Lakeside
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest, Mountain
Atmosphere
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Community, Festival, Competitive
- Lake McMurtry Trail Run 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Entry model
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon 5K
- Open
- Lake McMurtry Trail 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.