Which race ranks first — and why is it Belmar Five Mile Run?

Belmar Five Mile Run leads this ranking on gap factor (-0.1%).

Compare Belmar Five Mile Run vs The Spring Lake Five Mile Run

Ranked comparison table
#RaceGAP factorAscentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile - new-jersey-0.1%20 m2.5 m/km24 m-4 m7.3%
2The Spring Lake Five Mile Run 5 Mile - new-jersey-0.1%18 m2.2 m/km21 m-3 m2.2%
3Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile - south-east1.1%72 m9.0 m/km73 m-0 m11.8%
4Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile - south-east3.6%172 m21.4 m/km172 m0 m14.8%
5adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival 5 Mile - austria11.6%278 m33.9 m/km278 m0 m25.6%
1
GAP factor
-0.1%
Ascent
20 m
Climb density
2.5 m/km
Descent
24 m
Net elevation
-4 m
Max absolute grade
7.3%

As of

3
GAP factor
1.1%
Ascent
72 m
Climb density
9.0 m/km
Descent
73 m
Net elevation
-0 m
Max absolute grade
11.8%

As of

4
GAP factor
3.6%
Ascent
172 m
Climb density
21.4 m/km
Descent
172 m
Net elevation
0 m
Max absolute grade
14.8%

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 GAP factor. 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 gap factor 5 miles?

Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile ranks first by gap factor, from 5 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.