Flat grade share
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 82.7% Favoured
The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile vs Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile or Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile — which comes out ahead?
The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 82.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 87 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 11.6%
Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.1%
- flat grade share
- 68.4%
- lower ascent
- 136 m
- climbing density
- 8.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 13 m
- maximum grade
- 12.9%
| Metric | The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile | Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 82.7% ✓ | 68.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% ✓ | 1.1% |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | 17.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Downhill share | 7.8% | 14.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 87 m | 136 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.4 m/km | 8.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 230 m | 560 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 87 m | 123 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | 13 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 259 m | 275 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 259 m | 289 m |
| Scenic score | 99/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 87/100 ✓ | 26/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 5.4 m/km
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 8.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 87/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile | Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Alcoa, Tennessee | Stillwater, Minnesota |
| Actual distance | 16.1 km | 16.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mostly flat (for East Tennessee), paved, generally eight Foot Wide greenway with grassy shoulders along sections; lit at night | Paved roads and paved trails |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside, Parkland | Lakeside, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Community, Festival, Destination |
| Total ascent | 87 m | 136 m |
| Climbing density | 5.4 m/km | 8.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 87 m | 123 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | 13 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| Flat grade share | 82.7% | 68.4% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Cutoff | 8:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Alcoa, Tennessee
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Stillwater, Minnesota
Actual distance
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 16.1 km
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 16.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Held
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Held
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Held
Course type
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Laps
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Point To Point
Surface
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Mostly flat (for East Tennessee), paved, generally eight Foot Wide greenway with grassy shoulders along sections; lit at night
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Paved roads and paved trails
Terrain
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Unavailable
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Trail
Scenery
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Waterfront, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside, Parkland
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Lakeside, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest, Parkland
Atmosphere
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Unavailable
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Community, Festival, Destination
Total ascent
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 87 m
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 136 m
Climbing density
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 5.4 m/km
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 8.4 m/km
Total descent
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 87 m
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 123 m
Net elevation
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- -0 m
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 13 m
Max absolute grade
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 11.6%
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 12.9%
Flat grade share
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 82.7%
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 68.4%
GAP factor
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 0.5%
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- 1.1%
Cutoff
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- 8:00:00
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Entry model
- The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile
- Open
- Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile or Lift Bridge Road Races 10 Mile?
The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) 10 Mile has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.