Scenic score
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 80/100 Favoured
EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) vs IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
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) or IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
EMC 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.
Route comparison snapshot
EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| 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 ✓ |
Conditions
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- 81/100 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 | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-30 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org 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 |
Schedule
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-30 (legacy event-level date).
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Des Moines, Iowa
Actual distance
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 21.1 km
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Not held
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Not held
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Point To Point
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Flat
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Road
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- City, Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Riverside
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Community, Scenic Tour
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Non Technical
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 3:43:00
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Open
- IMT Des Moines Marathon 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.