Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon vs Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon or Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon | Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Conditions | 47/100 | 47/100 |
Conditions
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon | Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Dubuque, Iowa | Dubuque, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 11.3 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Surface | A diverse mix of dirt single and double track and wide prairie grass trails, with rocky, technical sections as well as smooth, runnable stretches. | A diverse mix of dirt single and double track and wide prairie grass trails, with rocky, technical sections as well as smooth, runnable stretches. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Forest, Countryside | Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Forest, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Dubuque, Iowa
Actual distance
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- 11.3 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Not held
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Not held
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Not held
Surface
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- A diverse mix of dirt single and double track and wide prairie grass trails, with rocky, technical sections as well as smooth, runnable stretches.
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- A diverse mix of dirt single and double track and wide prairie grass trails, with rocky, technical sections as well as smooth, runnable stretches.
Elevation character
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Rolling
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Trail
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Trail
Scenery
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Forest, Countryside
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Forest, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Moderate
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
- Open
- Mines of Spain Trail Races 11K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.