Flat grade share
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 97.0% Favoured
OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K vs OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofOTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K or OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K — which comes out ahead?
OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K has the stronger available profile on course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 64.6%
- lower ascent
- 99 m
- climbing density
- 9.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -34 m
- maximum grade
- 11.8%
OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 97.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 14 m
- climbing density
- 2.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.7%
| Metric | OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K | OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 64.6% | 97.0% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.1% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 15.1% | 0.6% |
| Steep-up share | 6.2% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 20.3% | 2.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 99 m | 14 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.9 m/km | 2.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 670 m | 420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 42 m | 3 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.3% | 0.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 133 m | 14 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -34 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 2.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 165 m | 131 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 131 m | 131 m |
| Scenic score | 59/100 ✓ | 40/100 |
| Conditions | 68/100 | 68/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- -0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 9.9 m/km
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 2.8 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
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 59/100 Favoured
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 | OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K | OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Eugene, Oregon | Eugene, Oregon |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Flat |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | City, Parkland, Waterfront, Countryside | City, Parkland, Waterfront, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Competitive | Community, Festival, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 99 m | 14 m |
| Climbing density | 9.9 m/km | 2.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 133 m | 14 m |
| Net elevation | -34 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 2.7% |
| Flat grade share | 64.6% | 97.0% |
| GAP factor | -0.1% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 2:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-04 (legacy event-level date).
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Eugene, Oregon
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Eugene, Oregon
Actual distance
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 10 km
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Held
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Held
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Held
Course type
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Point To Point
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Out And Back
Surface
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Road
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Net Downhill
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Flat
Terrain
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Road, Trail
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Countryside
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Countryside
Atmosphere
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Community, Festival, Competitive
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Community, Festival, Competitive
Technicality
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Non Technical
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 99 m
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 14 m
Climbing density
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 9.9 m/km
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 2.8 m/km
Total descent
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 133 m
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 14 m
Net elevation
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- -34 m
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 11.8%
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 2.7%
Flat grade share
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 64.6%
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 97.0%
GAP factor
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- -0.1%
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- 2:00:00
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K
- Open
- OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 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, OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K or OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 5K?
OTC Butte to Butte (Eugene) 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.