Scenic score
- The Bismarck Marathon
- 79/100 Favoured
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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 ofEssentia Health Fargo Marathon and The Bismarck Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Essentia Health Fargo Marathon | The Bismarck Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 71/100 | 79/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 67/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
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 | Essentia Health Fargo Marathon | The Bismarck Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2027-05-21 | 2026-09-19 |
| Location | Fargo, North Dakota | Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Out And Back |
| Surface | Paved roads and paths | Fully paved roads and bike paths; not a closed course, with limited traffic control provided along the route. |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Moorland, Historic | Riverside, Waterfront, City, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 146 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 146 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Field cap | 2,000 | 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.