Scenic score
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon vs The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
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 The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon and The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon | The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 50/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 59/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
Conditions
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- 59/100 Favoured
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon | The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Parkland, City, Waterfront, Lakeside | City, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Moorland, Waterfront, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Big City, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:00:00 |
| 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).
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Actual distance
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- Not held
Terrain
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Parkland, City, Waterfront, Lakeside
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Moorland, Waterfront, Riverside
Atmosphere
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Festival, Big City, Scenic Tour
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Cutoff
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- New Orleans Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- The New Orleans UltraMarathon Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.