Scenic score
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 89/100
IMT Des Moines Marathon vs Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofIMT Des Moines Marathon or Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K — 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
IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | IMT Des Moines Marathon | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 89/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 81/100 | Unavailable |
Conditions
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 81/100
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | IMT Des Moines Marathon | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Surface | Road/pavement on closed downtown and neighborhood streets | Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail, Road | Mixed, Towpath, Road |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 135 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 135 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Latest finishers | 1,889 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Des Moines, Iowa
Actual distance
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Not held
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Not held
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Not held
Surface
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Road/pavement on closed downtown and neighborhood streets
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail
Elevation character
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Trail, Road
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Mixed, Towpath, Road
Scenery
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Unavailable
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Festival, Community
Technicality
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Non Technical
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Unavailable
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 135 m
Total descent
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Unavailable
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 135 m
Net elevation
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 0 m
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 0 m
Cutoff
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 7:00:00
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 6:00:00
Latest finishers
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 1,889
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Open
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Open
Qualifying status
- IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.