Flat grade share
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 87.9% Favoured
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) vs Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUkrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) or Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) and Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 87.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 49 m
- climbing density
- 4.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 6 m
- maximum grade
- 5.9%
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.4%
- flat grade share
- 28.0%
- lower ascent
- 276 m
- climbing density
- 27.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 23.0%
| Metric | Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 87.9% ✓ | 28.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 6.4% |
| Uphill share | 6.2% | 38.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 21.3% |
| Downhill share | 5.9% | 33.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 49 m | 276 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.9 m/km | 27.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,680 m | 1,700 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 124 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 43 m | 278 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 6 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.9% | 23.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 63 m | 290 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 69 m | 288 m |
| Scenic score | 60/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 72/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 0.6% 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
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 77/100 Favoured
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 | Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road (paved city streets) | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Waterfront, Countryside | Mountain, City, Forest, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Big City | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 49 m | 276 m |
| Climbing density | 4.9 m/km | 27.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 43 m | 278 m |
| Net elevation | 6 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.9% | 23.0% |
| Flat grade share | 87.9% | 28.0% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Richmond, Virginia
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Roanoke, Virginia
Actual distance
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 10 km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Held
Course type
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Point To Point
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Road (paved city streets)
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Flat
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Road
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Road
Scenery
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- City, Historic, Riverside, Waterfront, Countryside
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Mountain, City, Forest, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Festival, Community, Big City
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Community, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Non Technical
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 49 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 276 m
Climbing density
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 4.9 m/km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 27.6 m/km
Total descent
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 43 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 278 m
Net elevation
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 6 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 5.9%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 23.0%
Flat grade share
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 87.9%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 28.0%
GAP factor
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- 0.6%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- 6.4%
Entry model
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Open
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Open
Qualifying status
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond)
- Championship
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
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, Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) or Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 10K?
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K (Richmond) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.