Scenic score
- Honolulu Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Honolulu Marathon vs TCS New York City Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHonolulu Marathon or TCS New York City Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Honolulu Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Honolulu Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
TCS New York City Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Honolulu Marathon | TCS New York City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 88/100 |
| Conditions | 38/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
Conditions
- Honolulu Marathon
- 38/100
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 90/100 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 | Honolulu Marathon | TCS New York City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. |
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii | New York City, New York |
| 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 | Point To Point |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Island | City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 246 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 251 m |
| Entry model | Open | Mixed |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Championship |
Schedule
- Honolulu Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
- TCS New York City Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- Honolulu Marathon
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- TCS New York City Marathon
- New York City, New York
Actual distance
- Honolulu Marathon
- 42.2 km
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Honolulu Marathon
- Not held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Honolulu Marathon
- Not held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Honolulu Marathon
- Point To Point
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Point To Point
Elevation character
- Honolulu Marathon
- Rolling
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Honolulu Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Island
- TCS New York City Marathon
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island
Atmosphere
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Honolulu Marathon
- Non Technical
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 246 m
Total descent
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 251 m
Entry model
- Honolulu Marathon
- Open
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Mixed
Qualifying status
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Championship
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.