Scenic score
- Honolulu Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
TCS New York City Marathon vs Honolulu Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTCS New York City Marathon or Honolulu Marathon — which comes out ahead?
TCS New York City Marathon and Honolulu Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
TCS New York City Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Honolulu Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | TCS New York City Marathon | Honolulu Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 38/100 |
Conditions
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
- Honolulu Marathon
- 38/100
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 | TCS New York City Marathon | Honolulu Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | New York City, New York | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 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 | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Island |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 246 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 251 m | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Mixed | Open |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- TCS New York City Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
- Honolulu Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TCS New York City Marathon
- New York City, New York
- Honolulu Marathon
- Honolulu, Hawaii
Actual distance
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Honolulu Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
- Honolulu Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
- Honolulu Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Point To Point
- Honolulu Marathon
- Point To Point
Elevation character
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Rolling
- Honolulu Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Road
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- TCS New York City Marathon
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island
- Honolulu Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Island
Atmosphere
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Non Technical
- Honolulu Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 246 m
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 251 m
- Honolulu Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Mixed
- Honolulu Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Championship
- Honolulu 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.