NCR Marathon & Half Marathon vs NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNCR Marathon & Half Marathon or NCR Marathon & Half Marathon — 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
NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | NCR Marathon & Half Marathon | NCR Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 85/100 |
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 | NCR Marathon & Half Marathon | NCR Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Sparks Glencoe, Maryland | Sparks Glencoe, Maryland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Out And Back |
| Surface | Crushed gravel and dirt rail trail (Northern Central Railroad Trail / Torrey C. Brown Trail); roughly 0.8 miles downhill on Glencoe Road to reach the trail. | Crushed gravel and dirt rail trail (Northern Central Railroad Trail / Torrey C. Brown Trail); roughly 0.8 miles downhill on Glencoe Road to reach the trail. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Trail, Gravel | Trail, Gravel |
| Scenery | Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Historic | Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -46 m |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-28 (legacy event-level date).
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-28 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Sparks Glencoe, Maryland
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Sparks Glencoe, Maryland
Actual distance
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Not held
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Not held
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Out And Back
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Crushed gravel and dirt rail trail (Northern Central Railroad Trail / Torrey C. Brown Trail); roughly 0.8 miles downhill on Glencoe Road to reach the trail.
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Crushed gravel and dirt rail trail (Northern Central Railroad Trail / Torrey C. Brown Trail); roughly 0.8 miles downhill on Glencoe Road to reach the trail.
Elevation character
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Trail, Gravel
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Trail, Gravel
Scenery
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Historic
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Historic
Atmosphere
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Net elevation
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- -46 m
Cutoff
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- 5:30:00
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- NCR Marathon & Half Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.