Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K or Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K — which comes out ahead?

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K and Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.

Route comparison snapshot

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K

Mapped route
Held
Elevation profile
Held
course flatness
1.6% Favoured
flat grade share
42.8%
lower ascent
138 m
climbing density
13.8 m/km
net elevation
-0 m
maximum grade
11.1%

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K

Mapped route
Held
Elevation profile
Held
course flatness
1.8%
flat grade share
49.2% Favoured
lower ascent
72 m
climbing density
14.3 m/km
net elevation
0 m
maximum grade
10.1%
Head-to-head comparison
MetricDouble Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10KDouble Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Flat grade share42.8%49.2%
GAP factor (% slower than flat)1.6%1.8%
Uphill share28.4%27.5%
Steep-up share4.7%4.5%
Downhill share28.7%23.3%
Total ascent (m)138 m72 m
Climbing density (m/km)13.8 m/km14.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)630 m770 m
Longest climb gain (m)27 m26 m
Longest climb average grade4.4%3.3%
Total descent (m)138 m71 m
Net elevation (m)-0 m0 m
Max absolute grade11.1%10.1%
Start elevation (m)151 m151 m
Finish elevation (m)151 m151 m

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

Race facts comparison
FactDouble Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10KDouble Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Schedule

Exact race date not confirmed.

Exact race date not confirmed.

LocationOxford, MississippiOxford, Mississippi
Actual distance10 km5 km
raceindex.org mapped route heldHeldHeld
raceindex.org elevation profile heldHeldHeld
SurfacePaved roads through the town of Oxford and the University of Mississippi campus.Paved roads through the town of Oxford.
Elevation characterRollingUnavailable
TerrainRoad, BeachBeach
SceneryHistoric, City, Waterfront, DesertHistoric, City, Waterfront, Desert
AtmosphereFestival, CommunityFestival, Community
TechnicalityNon TechnicalUnavailable
Total ascent138 m72 m
Climbing density13.8 m/km14.3 m/km
Total descent138 m71 m
Net elevation-0 m0 m
Max absolute grade11.1%10.1%
Flat grade share42.8%49.2%
GAP factor1.6%1.8%
Entry modelOpenOpen

Schedule

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K

Exact race date not confirmed.

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K

Exact race date not confirmed.

Location

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Oxford, Mississippi
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Oxford, Mississippi

Actual distance

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
10 km
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
5 km

raceindex.org mapped route held

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Held
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Held

raceindex.org elevation profile held

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Held
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Held

Surface

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Paved roads through the town of Oxford and the University of Mississippi campus.
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Paved roads through the town of Oxford.

Elevation character

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Rolling
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Unavailable

Terrain

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Road, Beach
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Beach

Scenery

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Historic, City, Waterfront, Desert
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Historic, City, Waterfront, Desert

Atmosphere

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Festival, Community
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Festival, Community

Technicality

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Non Technical
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Unavailable

Total ascent

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
138 m
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
72 m

Climbing density

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
13.8 m/km
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
14.3 m/km

Total descent

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
138 m
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
71 m

Net elevation

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
-0 m
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
0 m

Max absolute grade

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
11.1%
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
10.1%

Flat grade share

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
42.8%
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
49.2%

GAP factor

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
1.6%
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
1.8%

Entry model

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K
Open
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 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, Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K or Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K?

Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.

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