Scenic score
- Market to Market Relay Iowa
- 88/100 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 ofMarket to Market Relay Iowa and IMT Des Moines Marathon Relay split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Market to Market Relay Iowa | IMT Des Moines Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 88/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 63/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
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 | Market to Market Relay Iowa | IMT Des Moines Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2027-05-08 | 2026-10-18 |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 120.7 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mixture of paved bike trail, paved streets, and gravel back roads; most segments follow the paved Raccoon River Valley Trail. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Mixed, Gravel | Road |
| Scenery | Countryside, Riverside, Parkland, City, Forest | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.