Flat grade share
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 7.1% Favoured
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K vs Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K or Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K and Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 42.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 7.1%
- lower ascent
- 850 m
- climbing density
- 85.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 40.0%
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 42.6%
- flat grade share
- 7.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 425 m
- climbing density
- 85.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 40.0%
| Metric | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 7.1% | 7.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 42.5% ✓ | 42.6% |
| Uphill share | 47.5% | 47.6% |
| Steep-up share | 45.1% | 45.1% |
| Downhill share | 45.4% | 45.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 850 m | 425 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 85.0 m/km | 85.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 930 m | 930 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 167 m | 167 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 17.9% | 17.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 849 m | 424 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 281 m | 281 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 282 m | 282 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Conditions | 82/100 | 82/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 42.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 85.0 m/km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 85.0 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
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 | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 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 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Cornwall, Connecticut | Cornwall, Connecticut |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails. | Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails. |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Forest | Countryside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 850 m | 425 m |
| Climbing density | 85.0 m/km | 85.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 849 m | 424 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| Flat grade share | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| GAP factor | 42.5% | 42.6% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Cornwall, Connecticut
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Cornwall, Connecticut
Actual distance
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 10 km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Held
Surface
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails.
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails.
Terrain
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Trail
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Trail
Scenery
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 850 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 425 m
Climbing density
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 85.0 m/km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 85.0 m/km
Total descent
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 849 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 424 m
Net elevation
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 1 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 40.0%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 40.0%
Flat grade share
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 7.1%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 7.1%
GAP factor
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- 42.5%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 42.6%
Entry model
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K
- Open
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 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, Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K or Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K?
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.