Scenic score
- Boston Marathon
- 73/100
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Boston Marathon vs London Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBoston Marathon or London 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
Boston Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
London Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Boston Marathon | London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 73/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 77/100 | Unavailable |
Conditions
- Boston Marathon
- 77/100
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
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 | Boston Marathon | London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts | London, London |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside | Unavailable |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Destination | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 248 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 389 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -140 m | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 30,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Qualifier | Unavailable |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Boston Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Boston Marathon
- Boston, Massachusetts
- London Marathon
- London, London
Actual distance
- Boston Marathon
- 42.2 km
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Boston Marathon
- Not held
- London Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Boston Marathon
- Not held
- London Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Boston Marathon
- Point To Point
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Boston Marathon
- Road
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Boston Marathon
- Rolling
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Boston Marathon
- Road
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Boston Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Atmosphere
- Boston Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- Boston Marathon
- Non Technical
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Boston Marathon
- 248 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Boston Marathon
- 389 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Boston Marathon
- -140 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Boston Marathon
- 30,000
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Boston Marathon
- Qualifier
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Qualifying status
- Boston Marathon
- Championship
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.