Scenic score
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- 73/100
London Marathon vs Boston 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 Boston 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
Boston Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | London Marathon | Boston Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 73/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 77/100 |
Conditions
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- 77/100
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 | Boston 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 | Boston, Massachusetts |
| 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 | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Unavailable | City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 248 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 389 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -140 m |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 30,000 |
| Entry model | Unavailable | Qualifier |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Championship |
Schedule
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Boston Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- London Marathon
- London, London
- Boston Marathon
- Boston, Massachusetts
Actual distance
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Boston Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Boston Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Boston Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside
Atmosphere
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- 248 m
Total descent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- 389 m
Net elevation
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- -140 m
Field cap
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- 30,000
Entry model
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston Marathon
- Qualifier
Qualifying status
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Boston 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.