Scenic score
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
TCS New York City 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 ofTCS New York City 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
TCS New York City Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
London Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | TCS New York City Marathon | London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 88/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 90/100 | Unavailable |
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 | TCS New York City Marathon | London Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date: 2026-11-01 Official schedule source; checked | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | New York City, New York | 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 | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island | Unavailable |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 246 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 251 m | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Mixed | Unavailable |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- TCS New York City Marathon
Exact race date: 2026-11-01
Official schedule source; checked
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TCS New York City Marathon
- New York City, New York
- London Marathon
- London, London
Actual distance
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 42.2 km
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
- London Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Not held
- London Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Point To Point
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Rolling
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Road
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- TCS New York City Marathon
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside, Island
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Atmosphere
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Non Technical
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 246 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- TCS New York City Marathon
- 251 m
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Mixed
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
Qualifying status
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Championship
- 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.