Scenic score
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 80/100 Favoured
IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon vs EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofIMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon or EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) — which comes out ahead?
IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon and EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 68/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 81/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
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 | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-30 (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 | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic | City, Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 3:43:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date).
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-30 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Des Moines, Iowa
Actual distance
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Not held
Course type
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Point To Point
Elevation character
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Flat
Terrain
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Road
Scenery
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- City, Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Riverside
Atmosphere
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Non Technical
Cutoff
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- 7:00:00
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 3:43:00
Entry model
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.