Flat grade share
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 32.1% Favoured
The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K vs Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K or Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K — which comes out ahead?
The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 32.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 25.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 26.0%
Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 19.4%
- flat grade share
- 11.5%
- lower ascent
- 510 m
- climbing density
- 51.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 31.1%
| Metric | The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K | Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 32.1% ✓ | 11.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 6.7% ✓ | 19.4% |
| Uphill share | 40.1% | 45.0% |
| Steep-up share | 12.2% | 34.8% |
| Downhill share | 27.7% | 43.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 256 m | 510 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 25.6 m/km | 51.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 860 m | 2,460 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 93 m | 256 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 256 m | 511 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.0% | 31.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 120 m | 208 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 120 m | 208 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 46/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 6.7% 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
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Unavailable
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 | The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K | Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-30 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Bakewell, East Midlands | Castleton, East Midlands |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Constantly varied and mixed trail terrain with rocky climbs and descents across open moors and forest, taking in high moor and river valleys. | Challenging terrain of trail, grass and rock over high open moorland and steep climbs. |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Moorland, Forest, Riverside, Historic | Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, Historic, Parkland, Moorland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour, Destination | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 256 m | 510 m |
| Climbing density | 25.6 m/km | 51.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 256 m | 511 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.0% | 31.1% |
| Flat grade share | 32.1% | 11.5% |
| GAP factor | 6.7% | 19.4% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | No | No |
Schedule
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-30 (legacy event-level date).
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Bakewell, East Midlands
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Castleton, East Midlands
Actual distance
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 10 km
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Held
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Held
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Held
Course type
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Loop
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Loop
Surface
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Constantly varied and mixed trail terrain with rocky climbs and descents across open moors and forest, taking in high moor and river valleys.
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Challenging terrain of trail, grass and rock over high open moorland and steep climbs.
Elevation character
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Hilly
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Trail, Mixed
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Trail
Scenery
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Moorland, Forest, Riverside, Historic
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, Historic, Parkland, Moorland
Atmosphere
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Community, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Moderate
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 256 m
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 510 m
Climbing density
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 25.6 m/km
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 51.0 m/km
Total descent
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 256 m
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 511 m
Net elevation
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 0 m
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 26.0%
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 31.1%
Flat grade share
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 32.1%
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 11.5%
GAP factor
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- 6.7%
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- 19.4%
Entry model
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- Open
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- Open
Measured course
- The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K
- No
- Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K
- No
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, The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K or Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) 10K?
The Maverick Peak District Trail (Bakewell) 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.