GAP factor 2.6% slower than flat · net elevation 20 m
Decision summary
Lower than 48% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Lift Bridge Road Races 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Lift Bridge Road Races 5K route has 40 m of ascent, 21 m of descent and an estimated 2.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Lift Bridge Road Races 5K route starts at Each distance has its own unique start area; runners are shuttled to the starts, with shuttles loading on Northwestern Ave for all distances and finishes at Lift Bridge Brewing Company tap room, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082 (the event's title sponsor); all four distances share a common finish here. Underfoot, expect paved roads and paved trails. It passes St. Croix River waterfront, historic Victorian mansions, residential Stillwater, scenic lakes and Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Free finish-line beer or cold beverage at Lift Bridge Brewing.
Bag drop available at all start areas with provided clear bags (15 in x 18 in); gear is transported to the finish and staffed until approximately 11:00 a.m. Courses are not 100 percent closed to traffic; runners are asked to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Pacers provided for half marathon and 10 mile runners by Midwest Pacers.
Its normalised GAP factor is 2.6% slower than a flat course, with about 40 m of total ascent.