Scenic score
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- 73/100
Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon vs Cape Cod Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCape Cod Marathon Half Marathon or Cape Cod Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon | Cape Cod Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 77/100 |
Conditions
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- 77/100
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 | Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon | Cape Cod Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Falmouth, Massachusetts | Falmouth, Massachusetts |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Out And Back |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Coastal, Vineyard, Waterfront, Historic | Coastal, Vineyard, Waterfront, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community, Destination | Scenic Tour, Community, Destination |
| Cutoff | 3:00:00 | 1:00:00 |
| Field cap | 2,000 | 350 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
Actual distance
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Not held
Course type
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Out And Back
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Out And Back
Terrain
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Trail
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Trail
Scenery
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, Vineyard, Waterfront, Historic
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Coastal, Vineyard, Waterfront, Historic
Atmosphere
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community, Destination
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- Scenic Tour, Community, Destination
Cutoff
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- 1:00:00
Field cap
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- 2,000
- Cape Cod Marathon 5K
- 350
Entry model
- Cape Cod Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Cape Cod 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.