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