Flat grade share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K vs Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofColumbia Gorge Marathon 10K or Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 4.4%
- flat grade share
- 35.6%
- lower ascent
- 434 m
- climbing density
- 20.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 25.6%
| Metric | Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K | Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 35.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 4.4% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 32.0% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 11.5% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 32.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 434 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 20.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 39 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 8.2% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 434 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 25.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 26 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 26 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 87/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- 100/100
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 | Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K | Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Hood River, Oregon | Hood River, Oregon |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Out And Back |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest | Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 434 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 20.6 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 434 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 25.6% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 35.6% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 4.4% |
| Field cap | 500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Hood River, Oregon
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Hood River, Oregon
Actual distance
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- 10 km
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Not held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Not held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Out And Back
Elevation character
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Trail
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest
Atmosphere
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 434 m
Climbing density
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 20.6 m/km
Total descent
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 434 m
Net elevation
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 25.6%
Flat grade share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 35.6%
GAP factor
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.4%
Field cap
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- 500
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Columbia Gorge Marathon 10K
- Open
- Columbia Gorge Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.