Which race ranks first — and why is it adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival?

adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival leads this ranking on total ascent (278 m).

Compare adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival vs Three Forts Challenge

Ranked comparison table
#RaceTotal ascentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival 5 Mile - austria278 m33.9 m/km278 m0 m25.6%
2Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile - south-east172 m21.4 m/km172 m0 m14.8%
3Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile - south-east72 m9.0 m/km73 m-0 m11.8%
4Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile - new-jersey20 m2.5 m/km24 m-4 m7.3%
5The Spring Lake Five Mile Run 5 Mile - new-jersey18 m2.2 m/km21 m-3 m2.2%
2
Total ascent
172 m
Climb density
21.4 m/km
Descent
172 m
Net elevation
0 m
Max absolute grade
14.8%

As of

3
Total ascent
72 m
Climb density
9.0 m/km
Descent
73 m
Net elevation
-0 m
Max absolute grade
11.8%

As of

4
Total ascent
20 m
Climb density
2.5 m/km
Descent
24 m
Net elevation
-4 m
Max absolute grade
7.3%

As of

5 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 hilliest 5 miles?

adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival 5 Mile ranks first by total ascent, from 5 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.