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