Location
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Des Moines, Iowa
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A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
| Metric | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K |
|---|
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.
| Fact | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Surface | Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail | Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community | Festival, Community |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | 1:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.