Flat grade share
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 86.5% Favoured
Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan) vs Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofKonza 25K & 10K (Manhattan) or Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K — which comes out ahead?
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.4%
- flat grade share
- 45.4%
- lower ascent
- 148 m
- climbing density
- 14.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 4 m
- maximum grade
- 15.5%
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 86.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 55 m
- climbing density
- 5.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.0%
| Metric | Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan) | Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 45.4% | 86.5% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.4% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 25.7% | 6.5% |
| Steep-up share | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 28.8% | 7.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 148 m | 55 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 14.8 m/km | 5.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 850 m | 720 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 48 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 145 m | 55 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 4 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.5% | 5.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 340 m | 327 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 344 m | 327 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 28/100 |
| Conditions | 52/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 14.8 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
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 66/100 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 | Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan) | Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Manhattan, Kansas | Olathe, Kansas |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Trail, run on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail / Kings Creek Loop Trail through the tallgrass prairie. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Gravel | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Forest | City, Countryside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community, Charity | Community, Festival, Competitive |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 148 m | 55 m |
| Climbing density | 14.8 m/km | 5.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 145 m | 55 m |
| Net elevation | 4 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.5% | 5.0% |
| Flat grade share | 45.4% | 86.5% |
| GAP factor | 2.4% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 2:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Manhattan, Kansas
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Olathe, Kansas
Actual distance
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 10 km
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Held
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Held
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Held
Course type
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Loop
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Trail, run on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail / Kings Creek Loop Trail through the tallgrass prairie.
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Hilly
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Trail, Gravel
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Trail
Scenery
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Countryside, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Forest
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- City, Countryside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Scenic Tour, Community, Charity
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Community, Festival, Competitive
Technicality
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Moderate
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 148 m
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 55 m
Climbing density
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 14.8 m/km
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 5.5 m/km
Total descent
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 145 m
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 55 m
Net elevation
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 4 m
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 15.5%
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 5.0%
Flat grade share
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 45.4%
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 86.5%
GAP factor
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- 2.4%
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Unavailable
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K
- 2:00:00
Entry model
- Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan)
- Open
- Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 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, Konza 25K & 10K (Manhattan) or Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K?
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.