Scenic score
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- 45/100
London Marathon vs Berlin Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLondon Marathon or Berlin 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
London Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Berlin Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | London Marathon | Berlin Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 45/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 82/100 |
Conditions
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- 82/100
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 | London Marathon | Berlin Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. |
| Location | London, London | Berlin, Germany |
| 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 |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Unavailable | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Destination, Competitive |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:15:00 |
| Entry model | Unavailable | Ballot |
Schedule
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Berlin Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- London Marathon
- London, London
- Berlin Marathon
- Berlin, Germany
Actual distance
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Berlin Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Berlin Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Berlin Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Competitive
Technicality
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Non Technical
Cutoff
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- 6:15:00
Entry model
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Berlin Marathon
- Ballot
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.