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A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRDC Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k (Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill) has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
| Metric | Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon & Half | RDC Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k (Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill) |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 69/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 41/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
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.
| Fact | Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon & Half | RDC Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k (Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill) |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-09-05 | 2026-10-25 |
| Location | Washington, Dc | Durham, North Carolina |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Out And Back |
| Surface | Crushed gravel / dirt towpath (mostly unpaved C&O Canal Towpath, with short paved sections) | Mix of paved mall/city streets (about the first 2 miles) and the paved/crushed Stone American Tobacco Trail (ATT) rail Trail. |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Towpath, Gravel, Trail | Trail, Mixed, Gravel |
| Scenery | Parkland, Riverside, Forest, Historic | Countryside, Forest, City, Waterfront, Coastal, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Charity, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 67 m | 275 m |
| Total descent | 67 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 281,404,902,432 m |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Field cap | 300 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | 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.