Scenic score
- Tucson Marathon
- 74/100
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- 90/100 Favoured
Tucson Marathon vs Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTucson Marathon or Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) — which comes out ahead?
Tucson Marathon and Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Tucson Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Tucson Marathon | Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 74/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 97/100 ✓ | 96/100 |
Conditions
- Tucson Marathon
- 97/100 Favoured
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 | Tucson Marathon | Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-23 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Paved roads and bike paths (Canada del Oro River Bike Path / The Loop) | Road |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Desert, Countryside, Mountain | Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Competitive, Destination, Scenic Tour | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 79 m | 671 m |
| Total descent | 537 m | 671 m |
| Net elevation | -458 m | 0 m |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Tucson Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-23 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Tucson Marathon
- Tucson, Arizona
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Actual distance
- Tucson Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Tucson Marathon
- Held
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Tucson Marathon
- Not held
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Not held
Course type
- Tucson Marathon
- Point To Point
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Out And Back
Surface
- Tucson Marathon
- Paved roads and bike paths (Canada del Oro River Bike Path / The Loop)
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Road
Elevation character
- Tucson Marathon
- Net Downhill
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Hilly
Terrain
- Tucson Marathon
- Road
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Tucson Marathon
- Desert, Countryside, Mountain
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Tucson Marathon
- Competitive, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Tucson Marathon
- Non Technical
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Tucson Marathon
- 79 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- 671 m
Total descent
- Tucson Marathon
- 537 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- 671 m
Net elevation
- Tucson Marathon
- -458 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- 0 m
Cutoff
- Tucson Marathon
- Unavailable
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- Tucson Marathon
- Open
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Open
Qualifying status
- Tucson Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas)
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.