Which race ranks first — and why is it The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa)?

The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) leads this ranking on total ascent (87 m).

Compare The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) vs Lift Bridge Road Races

Ranked comparison table
#RaceTotal ascentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile - tennessee87 m5.4 m/km87 m-0 m11.6%
2Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile - minnesota136 m8.4 m/km123 m13 m12.9%
3Charlottesville Ten Miler 10 Mile - virginia196 m12.2 m/km199 m-3 m12.3%
4Grand-Prix von Bern 10 Mile - switzerland204 m12.7 m/km202 m2 m21.5%
5Otley 10 Mile - yorkshire248 m15.4 m/km235 m13 m14.6%
6Ultra Trail Vipava Valley (UTVV), Ajdovščina 10 Mile - slovenia268 m16.4 m/km267 m1 m26.7%
7MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 10 Mile - portugal524 m30.8 m/km523 m1 m45.4%
8Sognefjord Trail Run 10 Mile - norway755 m44.4 m/km756 m-1 m32.1%
9The North Face Grossglockner Ultra-Trail 10 Mile - austria983 m61.5 m/km983 m1 m47.0%
10Var Verdon Trail Canyon 10 Mile - france1,126 m66.2 m/km1,131 m-5 m44.1%
4
Total ascent
204 m
Climb density
12.7 m/km
Descent
202 m
Net elevation
2 m
Max absolute grade
21.5%

As of

5
Otley 10 Mileyorkshire
Total ascent
248 m
Climb density
15.4 m/km
Descent
235 m
Net elevation
13 m
Max absolute grade
14.6%

As of

8
Total ascent
755 m
Climb density
44.4 m/km
Descent
756 m
Net elevation
-1 m
Max absolute grade
32.1%

As of

10 qualifying races in this ranking; use the distance catalogue to search the full distance list. Scores are out of 100 when present; route, elevation and cost figures are shown in their natural units.

How we ranked these

Races are ranked by Total ascent. Score metrics use methodology scoring-methodology-v1.0. Elevation rankings use only trusted raw-elevation course profiles. A ranking is only published when at least five races qualify, so the table is never padded with thin data.

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Common questions

What is the lowest ascent 10 miles?

The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile ranks first by total ascent, from 10 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.