Scenic score
- Valencia Marathon
- 57/100
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 58/100 Favoured
Valencia Marathon vs Rotterdam Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofValencia Marathon or Rotterdam Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Valencia Marathon and Rotterdam Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Valencia Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Rotterdam Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Valencia Marathon | Rotterdam Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 57/100 | 58/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 88/100 ✓ | 85/100 |
Conditions
- Valencia Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 85/100
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Valencia Marathon | Rotterdam Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Valencia, Spain | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 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 | Road | Point To Point |
| Surface | Asphalt | Road |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Destination, Competitive | Big City, Competitive, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 30 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 5:30:00 |
| Field cap | 36,000 | 18,000 |
| Entry model | Mixed | Ballot |
Schedule
- Valencia Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Rotterdam Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Valencia Marathon
- Valencia, Spain
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Actual distance
- Valencia Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Valencia Marathon
- Held
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Valencia Marathon
- Not held
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Valencia Marathon
- Road
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Valencia Marathon
- Asphalt
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Valencia Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Valencia Marathon
- Road
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Valencia Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront
- Rotterdam Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Valencia Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Competitive
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Festival
Technicality
- Valencia Marathon
- Non Technical
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Valencia Marathon
- 30 m
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Valencia Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 5:30:00
Field cap
- Valencia Marathon
- 36,000
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 18,000
Entry model
- Valencia Marathon
- Mixed
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Ballot
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.