Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon vs NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofÍslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon or NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon — which comes out ahead?
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
Conditions
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reykjavik, Iceland | Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Paved roads through Reykjavik; course measured by a certified AIMS measurer | Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope. |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road, Mixed | Trail, Fell |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic | Parkland, Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 174 m | 1,120 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 1,120 m |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date).
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland
Actual distance
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- 42.2 km
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 42.9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Not held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Point To Point
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Paved roads through Reykjavik; course measured by a certified AIMS measurer
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope.
Elevation character
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Road, Mixed
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Trail, Fell
Scenery
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Parkland, Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Non Technical
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- 174 m
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 1,120 m
Net elevation
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Unavailable
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 1,120 m
Cutoff
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- 6:30:00
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Open
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 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.