Scenic score
- The Phoenix Marathon
- 73/100
- Tucson Marathon
- 74/100 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 ofTucson Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
| Metric | The Phoenix Marathon | Tucson Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 74/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 94/100 | 97/100 ✓ |
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 Phoenix Marathon | Tucson Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-12-12 | 2026-12-13 |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona | Tucson, Arizona |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mix of city street grid and paved multi Use trail | Paved roads and bike paths (Canada del Oro River Bike Path / The Loop) |
| Elevation character | Flat | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Trail, Road, Towpath | Road |
| Scenery | City, Desert, Riverside, Parkland | Desert, Countryside, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Destination | Competitive, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 79 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 537 m |
| Net elevation | 300 m | -458 m |
| Cutoff | 6:33:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | 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.