Scenic score
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- 50/100
New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon vs New Orleans Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNew Orleans Marathon Half Marathon or New Orleans Marathon 5K — 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
New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
New Orleans Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon | New Orleans Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Conditions | 59/100 | 59/100 |
Conditions
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- 59/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon | New Orleans Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Scenery | Parkland, City, Waterfront, Lakeside | Parkland, City, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Big City, Scenic Tour | Festival, Big City, Scenic Tour |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Actual distance
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- Not held
Scenery
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Parkland, City, Waterfront, Lakeside
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- Parkland, City, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Festival, Big City, Scenic Tour
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- Festival, Big City, Scenic Tour
Entry model
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- New Orleans Marathon 5K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.