Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) vs Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) or Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) — which comes out ahead?
Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) has the stronger available profile on scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 2.4%
- flat grade share
- 58.3%
- lower ascent
- 273 m
- climbing density
- 12.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 26.7%
Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) | Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 58.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.4% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 21.0% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 5.7% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 20.8% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 273 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 12.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 390 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 22 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.5% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 270 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 26.7% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 15 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 66/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 84/100 |
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
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) | Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-31 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-31 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Out And Back |
| Surface | Paved city roads and riverfront paths, including Memorial Drive. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic | Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Charity, Big City, Community | Charity, Big City, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 273 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 12.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 270 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 3 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 26.7% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 58.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 2.4% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-31 (legacy event-level date).
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-31 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
Actual distance
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 21.1 km
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Held
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Held
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Not held
Course type
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Out And Back
Surface
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Paved city roads and riverfront paths, including Memorial Drive.
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Flat
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Road
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Road
Scenery
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic
Atmosphere
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Charity, Big City, Community
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Charity, Big City, Community
Technicality
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Non Technical
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 273 m
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 12.9 m/km
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 270 m
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 3 m
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 26.7%
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 58.3%
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- 2.4%
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Open
- Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide (Cambridge, MA)
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.