Scenic score
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 80/100 Favoured
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofEMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) and IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 80/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 50/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
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.
| Fact | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-05-30 | 2026-10-18 |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Riverside | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 3:43:00 | 7:00:00 |
| 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.