The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) vs The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) or The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay — 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
The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) | The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Conditions | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) | The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Syracuse, New York | Syracuse, New York |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road and paved park trail around Onondaga Lake. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road, Mixed | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Parkland, Forest | Parkland, Lakeside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 206 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 206 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Syracuse, New York
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Syracuse, New York
Actual distance
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- 42.2 km
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Held
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Not held
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Not held
Course type
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Loop
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Surface
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Road and paved park trail around Onondaga Lake.
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Flat
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Terrain
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Road, Mixed
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Scenery
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Lakeside, Parkland, Forest
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Parkland, Lakeside, Forest
Atmosphere
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Scenic Tour, Community
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Non Technical
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- 206 m
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Total descent
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- 206 m
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- 0 m
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Open
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Open
Qualifying status
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse)
- Boston_equivalent
- The Great New York State Marathon Weekend (Syracuse) Relay
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.