Scenic score
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
London Marathon vs TCS New York City 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 TCS New York City 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
TCS New York City Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | London Marathon | TCS New York City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 88/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 90/100 |
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 | TCS New York City 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 | New York City, New York |
| 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 |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Unavailable | City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 246 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 251 m |
| Entry model | Unavailable | Mixed |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Championship |
Schedule
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- TCS New York City Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- London Marathon
- London, London
- TCS New York City Marathon
- New York City, New York
Actual distance
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Point To Point
Elevation character
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island
Atmosphere
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 246 m
Total descent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 251 m
Entry model
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Mixed
Qualifying status
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- TCS New York City 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.