Flat grade share
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 92.2% Favoured
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K vs Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBear Trail Half Marathon & 10K or Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K — which comes out ahead?
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K and Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.2%
- lower ascent
- 36 m
- climbing density
- 3.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.9%
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 92.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 73 m
- climbing density
- 3.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.9%
| Metric | Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K | Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.2% | 92.2% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 36 m | 73 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.6 m/km | 3.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 440 m | 440 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 37 m | 73 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 18 m | 18 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Conditions | 41/100 | 41/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 3.6 m/km
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 3.5 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
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K | Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Bear, Delaware | Bear, Delaware |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | 95% on un Paved trails; a mix of single track and wide trails. | 95% on un Paved trails; a mix of single track and wide trails. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside | Forest, Waterfront, Parkland, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 36 m | 73 m |
| Climbing density | 3.6 m/km | 3.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 37 m | 73 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Flat grade share | 92.2% | 92.2% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Bear, Delaware
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Bear, Delaware
Actual distance
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 10 km
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Held
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Held
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Held
Surface
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 95% on un Paved trails; a mix of single track and wide trails.
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 95% on un Paved trails; a mix of single track and wide trails.
Elevation character
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Unavailable
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Flat
Terrain
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Trail
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Trail
Scenery
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Forest, Waterfront, Parkland, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Unavailable
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 36 m
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 73 m
Climbing density
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 3.6 m/km
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 3.5 m/km
Total descent
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 37 m
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 73 m
Net elevation
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- -0 m
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 4.9%
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 4.9%
Flat grade share
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 92.2%
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 92.2%
GAP factor
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 0.1%
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 0.2%
Entry model
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Open
- Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- 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, Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K or Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K?
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.