Scenic score
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- 20/100
London Marathon vs Manchester 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 Manchester 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
Manchester Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | London Marathon | Manchester Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 20/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 88/100 |
Conditions
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- 88/100
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 | Manchester Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | London, London | Manchester, North West |
| 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 | Described as the UK's flattest major marathon |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Unavailable | City, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 133 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 125 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 8 m |
| Entry model | Unavailable | Open |
Schedule
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Manchester Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- London Marathon
- London, London
- Manchester Marathon
- Manchester, North West
Actual distance
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Manchester Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Manchester Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Manchester Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- Described as the UK's flattest major marathon
Elevation character
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- City, Historic
Atmosphere
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- Big City, Community
Technicality
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- 133 m
Total descent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- 125 m
Net elevation
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester Marathon
- 8 m
Entry model
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Manchester 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.