By our 5-axis Green Score, the Life Time Miami Half is the easier race — 8.9/10 vs 7.8/10 for the RBC Brooklyn Half (a 1.1-point gap). The biggest difference is travel, where the Life Time Miami Half has the edge. Scores come from elevation profiles, 10 years of race-morning weather, entry odds, and field size — the full method is on the methodology page.
| Score (10 = easiest) | RBC Brooklyn Half | Life Time Miami Half |
|---|---|---|
| Green Score (overall) | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| First-timer score | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Terrain | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| Climate | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Entry | 8.4 | 10.0 |
| Travel | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Field & support | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Distance | half marathon | half marathon |
| Date | May 15, 2027 | February 7, 2027 |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Miami, FL |
| Typical race-day weather (10-yr) | 60°F / dew 50°F | 67°F / dew 60°F |
| Elevation gain | 262 ft | 82 ft |
| Field size | 27,000 | 15,000 |
| Entry | lottery | open |
| Entry fee | $135 | $175 |
| Boston qualifier course | No | No |
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