Flat grade share
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 18.9% Favoured
Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K vs Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K or Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K — which comes out ahead?
Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K and Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 13.5%
- lower ascent
- 289 m
- climbing density
- 28.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 22.1%
Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 7.6%
- flat grade share
- 18.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 450 m
- climbing density
- 30.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -11 m
- maximum grade
- 27.3%
| Metric | Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K | Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 13.5% | 18.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 6.3% ✓ | 7.6% |
| Uphill share | 41.2% | 36.0% |
| Steep-up share | 18.4% | 19.4% |
| Downhill share | 45.2% | 45.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 289 m | 450 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 28.9 m/km | 30.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,270 m | 1,280 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 78 m | 78 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 288 m | 461 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -11 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.1% | 27.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,802 m | 1,814 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,803 m | 1,803 m |
| Scenic score | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Conditions | 67/100 | 67/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 6.3% 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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K | Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 15 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Trail | Trail |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Beach, Trail | Beach, Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Parkland, Desert, Canyon | Mountain, Parkland, Desert, Canyon |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 289 m | 450 m |
| Climbing density | 28.9 m/km | 30.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 288 m | 461 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -11 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.1% | 27.3% |
| Flat grade share | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| GAP factor | 6.3% | 7.6% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Actual distance
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 10 km
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 15 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Held
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Held
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Held
Surface
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Trail
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Trail
Elevation character
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Hilly
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Beach, Trail
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Beach, Trail
Scenery
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Mountain, Parkland, Desert, Canyon
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Mountain, Parkland, Desert, Canyon
Technicality
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Moderate
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 289 m
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 450 m
Climbing density
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 28.9 m/km
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 30.0 m/km
Total descent
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 288 m
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 461 m
Net elevation
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 1 m
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- -11 m
Max absolute grade
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 22.1%
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 27.3%
Flat grade share
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 13.5%
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 18.9%
GAP factor
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- 6.3%
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 7.6%
Entry model
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K
- Open
- Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K
- 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, Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K or Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K?
Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.