Flat grade share
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 93.6% Favoured
Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile vs Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBelmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile or Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile — which comes out ahead?
Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 93.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 20 m
- climbing density
- 2.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 7.3%
Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.1%
- flat grade share
- 67.6%
- lower ascent
- 72 m
- climbing density
- 9.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 11.8%
| Metric | Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile | Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 93.6% ✓ | 67.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.1% ✓ | 1.1% |
| Uphill share | 2.0% | 15.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Downhill share | 4.4% | 16.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 20 m | 72 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.5 m/km | 9.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 480 m | 970 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 6 m | 47 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 24 m | 73 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -4 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.3% | 11.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 7 m | 125 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 3 m | 125 m |
| Value | Unavailable | 86/100 |
| Scenic score | 74/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 45/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
| Entry fee (GBP) | Unavailable | £25 |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | Unavailable | £155 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- -0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 2.5 m/km
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 9.0 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)
Value
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 74/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 65/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 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 | Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile | Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Belmar, New Jersey | Wadhurst, South East |
| Actual distance | 8 km | 8 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Lakeside | Lakeside, Countryside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Competitive | Community, Scenic Tour, Charity |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 20 m | 72 m |
| Climbing density | 2.5 m/km | 9.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 24 m | 73 m |
| Net elevation | -4 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.3% | 11.8% |
| Flat grade share | 93.6% | 67.6% |
| GAP factor | -0.1% | 1.1% |
| Cutoff | 1:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | Unavailable | £25 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | Unavailable | £155 |
| Cost model origin | Unavailable | National Average |
Schedule
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date).
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Belmar, New Jersey
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Wadhurst, South East
Actual distance
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 8 km
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 8 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Held
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Held
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Held
Course type
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Loop
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Flat
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Road
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Lakeside
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Lakeside, Countryside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Community, Competitive
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Community, Scenic Tour, Charity
Technicality
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Non Technical
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 20 m
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 72 m
Climbing density
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 2.5 m/km
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 9.0 m/km
Total descent
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 24 m
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 73 m
Net elevation
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- -4 m
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 7.3%
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 11.8%
Flat grade share
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 93.6%
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 67.6%
GAP factor
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- -0.1%
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- 1.1%
Cutoff
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- 1:30:00
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Open
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- Open
Entry fee
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Unavailable
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- £25
Lowest modelled true cost
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Unavailable
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- £155
Cost model origin
- Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile
- Unavailable
- Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile
- National Average
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, Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile or Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile?
Belmar Five Mile Run 5 Mile has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.