NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon vs Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon or Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon — which comes out ahead?
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon | Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 87/100 |
Conditions
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 91/100 Favoured
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 | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon | Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland | Reykjavik, Iceland |
| Actual distance | 42.9 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope. | Paved roads through Reykjavik; course measured by a certified AIMS measurer |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail, Fell | Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | Parkland, Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,120 m | 174 m |
| Net elevation | 1,120 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Reykjavik, Iceland
Actual distance
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 42.9 km
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Not held
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Not held
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Out And Back
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope.
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Paved roads through Reykjavik; course measured by a certified AIMS measurer
Elevation character
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mountainous
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Trail, Fell
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Road, Mixed
Scenery
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Parkland, Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Parkland, Riverside, Historic
Atmosphere
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Technicality
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Technical
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 1,120 m
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- 174 m
Net elevation
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 1,120 m
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Open
- Íslandsbanki Reykjavík 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.