Scenic score
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
London Marathon vs Edinburgh Marathon Festival
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLondon Marathon or Edinburgh Marathon Festival — 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
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | London Marathon | Edinburgh Marathon Festival |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 80/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 83/100 |
Conditions
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
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 | Edinburgh Marathon Festival |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | London, London | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| 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 |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Unavailable | Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -40 m |
Schedule
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- London Marathon
- London, London
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Edinburgh, Scotland
Actual distance
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Not held
Elevation character
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Road
Scenery
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside
Atmosphere
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Non Technical
Net elevation
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- -40 m
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.