Scenic score
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon vs Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCity of Trees Marathon Half Marathon or Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon and Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon | Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 88/100 |
Conditions
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- 89/100 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 | City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon | Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Boise, Idaho | Boise, Idaho |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Point To Point |
| Surface | Paved | Mixed: paved road that turns to dirt/gravel at around 3.5 miles for the climb and descent, returning to pavement for the last mile. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road, Gravel, Trail |
| Scenery | Parkland, Riverside, City, Waterfront, Forest | Mountain, Canyon, Countryside, Coastal, City, Waterfront, Parkland, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Competitive, Community, Festival |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 632 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 528 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 104 m |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 5:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Boise, Idaho
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Boise, Idaho
Actual distance
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Out And Back
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Paved
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Mixed: paved road that turns to dirt/gravel at around 3.5 miles for the climb and descent, returning to pavement for the last mile.
Elevation character
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Road, Gravel, Trail
Scenery
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Parkland, Riverside, City, Waterfront, Forest
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Mountain, Canyon, Countryside, Coastal, City, Waterfront, Parkland, Forest
Atmosphere
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Competitive, Community, Festival
Technicality
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- 632 m
Total descent
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- 528 m
Net elevation
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- 104 m
Cutoff
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- 5:00:00
Entry model
- City of Trees Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.