Scenic score
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- 52/100 Favoured
MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) vs MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) or MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay — which comes out ahead?
MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) has the stronger available profile on scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) | MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 52/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Conditions | 56/100 | 56/100 |
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 | MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) | MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Dubuque, Iowa | Dubuque, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road, Mixed | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, Parkland, City, Waterfront | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Charity, Community | Charity, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date).
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Dubuque, Iowa
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Dubuque, Iowa
Actual distance
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- 21.1 km
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Held
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Not held
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Not held
Course type
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Loop
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Unavailable
Surface
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Paved
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Pancake Flat
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Unavailable
Terrain
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Road, Mixed
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Road
Scenery
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Riverside, Parkland, City, Waterfront
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Charity, Community
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Charity, Community
Technicality
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Non Technical
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- 3:30:00
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque)
- Open
- MVRA Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K (Dubuque) Relay
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.