Flat grade share
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 79.5% Favoured
Chester Marathon 10K vs Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofChester Marathon 10K or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k — which comes out ahead?
Chester Marathon 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Chester Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 79.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 60 m
- climbing density
- 6.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 11 m
- maximum grade
- 6.2%
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 8.7%
- flat grade share
- 33.1%
- lower ascent
- 318 m
- climbing density
- 31.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 24.6%
| Metric | Chester Marathon 10K | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 79.5% ✓ | 33.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.9% ✓ | 8.7% |
| Uphill share | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 21.9% |
| Downhill share | 8.7% | 35.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 60 m | 318 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.0 m/km | 31.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 840 m | 1,140 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 15 m | 95 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 50 m | 317 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 11 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.2% | 24.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 14 m | 51 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 25 m | 52 m |
| Scenic score | 48/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 11.8%
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 6.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 840 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
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 48/100
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 83/100 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 | Chester Marathon 10K | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Chester, North West | Coniston, North West |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Fast, flat, scenic city centre route | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Historic, Countryside | Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 60 m | 318 m |
| Climbing density | 6.0 m/km | 31.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 50 m | 317 m |
| Net elevation | 11 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.2% | 24.6% |
| Flat grade share | 79.5% | 33.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Chester Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Chester, North West
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Coniston, North West
Actual distance
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 10 km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Held
Course type
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Fast, flat, scenic city centre route
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Trail
Scenery
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Riverside, City, Historic, Countryside
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland
Atmosphere
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 60 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 318 m
Climbing density
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 6.0 m/km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 31.8 m/km
Total descent
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 50 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 317 m
Net elevation
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 11 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 6.2%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 24.6%
Flat grade share
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 79.5%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 33.1%
GAP factor
- Chester Marathon 10K
- 0.9%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 8.7%
Entry model
- Chester Marathon 10K
- Open
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 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, Chester Marathon 10K or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k?
Chester Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.