Scenic score
- Black Canyon Ultras
- 100/100 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 Ultramarathon and Black Canyon Ultras split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Tucson Marathon Ultramarathon | Black Canyon Ultras |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 97/100 ✓ | 88/100 |
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 | Tucson Marathon Ultramarathon | Black Canyon Ultras |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-12-13 | 2027-02-13 |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona | Black Canyon City, Arizona |
| Actual distance | 50 km | 100.3 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Non Motorized Black Canyon Trail (a National Recreation Trail): a mixture of fast, flowing single Track, jeep roads, and sections of an old stagecoach route originally a Native American travel corridor and later a livestock driveway. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road, Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Desert | Desert, Riverside, Canyon, Countryside, Coastal, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Competitive, Destination, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 1,582 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 2,149 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -567 m |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 17:00:00 |
| 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.