Scenic score
- Manchester Marathon
- 20/100
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- 80/100 Favoured
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A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofManchester Marathon and Edinburgh Marathon Festival split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Manchester Marathon | Edinburgh Marathon Festival |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 20/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 88/100 ✓ | 83/100 |
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.
| Fact | Manchester Marathon | Edinburgh Marathon Festival |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2027-04-18 | 2027-05-29 |
| Location | Manchester, North West | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Described as the UK's flattest major marathon | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic | Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City, Historic, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 133 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 125 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 8 m | -40 m |
| Entry model | Open | Unavailable |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.