Scenic score
- EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines)
- 80/100 Favoured
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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 ofIMT 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.
| 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 |
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 | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon (Des Moines) |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-10-18 | 2026-05-30 |
| 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 | 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 |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.