Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington) vs RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofParkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington) or RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) — which comes out ahead?
Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 52 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -2.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 50.8%
- lower ascent
- 92 m
- climbing density
- 9.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -72 m
- maximum grade
- 10.3%
| Metric | Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington) | RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.2% ✓ | 50.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | -2.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 9.2% | 18.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Downhill share | 5.6% | 30.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 52 m | 92 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.2 m/km | 9.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 560 m | 560 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 13 m | 20 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 52 m | 163 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -72 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 673 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 601 m |
| Scenic score | 90/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Conditions | 72/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- -2.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington) | RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Wilmington, North Carolina | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mix of downtown city streets and paved greenway along the French Broad River. |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Moorland, Waterfront, Lakeside | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Festival, Community, Competitive |
| Total ascent | 52 m | 92 m |
| Climbing density | 5.2 m/km | 9.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 52 m | 163 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -72 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Flat grade share | 85.2% | 50.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | -2.3% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Asheville, North Carolina
Actual distance
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 10 km
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Held
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Held
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Held
Course type
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Unavailable
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Point To Point
Surface
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Unavailable
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Mix of downtown city streets and paved greenway along the French Broad River.
Scenery
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- City, Riverside, Historic, Moorland, Waterfront, Lakeside
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Festival, Community, Competitive
Total ascent
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 52 m
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 92 m
Climbing density
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 5.2 m/km
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 9.2 m/km
Total descent
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 52 m
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 163 m
Net elevation
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 0 m
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- -72 m
Max absolute grade
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 7.6%
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 10.3%
Flat grade share
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 85.2%
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 50.8%
GAP factor
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- 0.3%
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- -2.3%
Cutoff
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Unavailable
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington)
- Open
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 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, Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K (Wilmington) or RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)?
RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.