Scenic score
- Manchester Marathon
- 20/100
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Manchester Marathon vs London Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofManchester Marathon or London 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
Manchester Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
London Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Manchester Marathon | London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 20/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 88/100 | Unavailable |
Conditions
- Manchester Marathon
- 88/100
- 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 | Manchester Marathon | London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Manchester, North West | London, London |
| 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 | Described as the UK's flattest major marathon | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic | Unavailable |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 133 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 125 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 8 m | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Manchester Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Manchester Marathon
- Manchester, North West
- London Marathon
- London, London
Actual distance
- Manchester Marathon
- 42.2 km
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Manchester Marathon
- Not held
- London Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Manchester Marathon
- Not held
- London Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Manchester Marathon
- Described as the UK's flattest major marathon
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Manchester Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Manchester Marathon
- Road
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Manchester Marathon
- City, Historic
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Atmosphere
- Manchester Marathon
- Big City, Community
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- Manchester Marathon
- Non Technical
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Manchester Marathon
- 133 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Manchester Marathon
- 125 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Manchester Marathon
- 8 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Manchester Marathon
- Open
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.