Flat grade share
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 48.0% Favoured
Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K vs Isle of Skye Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofIsle of Skye Half Marathon 10K or Isle of Skye Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K and Isle of Skye Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 42.9%
- lower ascent
- 112 m
- climbing density
- 11.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -31 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 48.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 241 m
- climbing density
- 11.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
| Metric | Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K | Isle of Skye Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 42.9% | 48.0% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% ✓ | 1.0% |
| Uphill share | 25.8% | 26.5% |
| Steep-up share | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Downhill share | 31.3% | 25.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 112 m | 241 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.2 m/km | 11.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,100 m | 1,320 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 36 m | 56 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 144 m | 243 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -31 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 49 m | 20 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- -0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 11.2 m/km
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 11.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 1,320 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
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 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 | Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K | Isle of Skye Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Portree, Scotland | Portree, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Country roads (closed single Track and minor roads); very exposed to the weather with no shelter. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Mountain, Countryside, Waterfront, Island, Riverside, Coastal, Historic | Mountain, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Island, Coastal, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 112 m | 241 m |
| Climbing density | 11.2 m/km | 11.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 144 m | 243 m |
| Net elevation | -31 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Flat grade share | 42.9% | 48.0% |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | 1.0% |
| Field cap | 240 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | Yes | Yes |
Schedule
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date).
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Portree, Scotland
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Portree, Scotland
Actual distance
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 10 km
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Country roads (closed single Track and minor roads); very exposed to the weather with no shelter.
Elevation character
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Road
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Mountain, Countryside, Waterfront, Island, Riverside, Coastal, Historic
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Mountain, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Island, Coastal, Historic
Atmosphere
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 112 m
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 241 m
Climbing density
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 11.2 m/km
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 11.4 m/km
Total descent
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 144 m
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 243 m
Net elevation
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- -31 m
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 9.9%
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 9.9%
Flat grade share
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 42.9%
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 48.0%
GAP factor
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- -0.3%
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 1.0%
Field cap
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 240
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Open
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Open
Measured course
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Yes
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Yes
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, Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K or Isle of Skye Half Marathon?
Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.