Scenic score
- The Colorado Marathon (Fort Collins)
- 100/100 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 ofThe Colorado Marathon (Fort Collins) and The Colorado Springs Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | The Colorado Marathon (Fort Collins) | The Colorado Springs Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 89/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
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 | The Colorado Marathon (Fort Collins) | The Colorado Springs Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2027-05-02 | 2026-10-03 |
| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Paved road | Cement for the first mile, then hard Pack pea gravel before turning to paved surface through the Greenway and Santa Fe trails. |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail, Mixed, Road |
| Scenery | Canyon, Riverside, City, Parkland, Waterfront, Mountain, Forest, Historic | City, Parkland, Historic, Mountain, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 245 m |
| Total descent | 366 m | 245 m |
| Net elevation | -366 m | 0 m |
| Field cap | 1,600 | Unavailable |
| Latest finishers | Unavailable | 431 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.