Flat grade share
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 13.9% Favoured
Catalina Island Marathon 5K vs Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCatalina Island Marathon 5K or Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Catalina Island Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 20.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 13.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 254 m
- climbing density
- 50.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 39.0%
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 42.6%
- flat grade share
- 7.1%
- lower ascent
- 425 m
- climbing density
- 85.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 40.0%
| Metric | Catalina Island Marathon 5K | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 13.9% ✓ | 7.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 20.1% ✓ | 42.6% |
| Uphill share | 42.4% | 47.6% |
| Steep-up share | 28.7% | 45.1% |
| Downhill share | 43.8% | 45.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 254 m | 425 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 50.7 m/km | 85.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 440 m | 930 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 81 m | 167 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 18.3% | 17.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 254 m | 424 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.0% | 40.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 9 m | 281 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 9 m | 282 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 ✓ | 83/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 20.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 50.7 m/km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 85.0 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)
Scenic score
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 95/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 82/100 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 | Catalina Island Marathon 5K | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Avalon, California | Cornwall, Connecticut |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails. |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail |
| Scenery | Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Mountain, Countryside | Countryside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 254 m | 425 m |
| Climbing density | 50.7 m/km | 85.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 254 m | 424 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.0% | 40.0% |
| Flat grade share | 13.9% | 7.1% |
| GAP factor | 20.1% | 42.6% |
| Cutoff | 2:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Avalon, California
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Cornwall, Connecticut
Actual distance
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Held
Surface
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails.
Terrain
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Trail
Scenery
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Mountain, Countryside
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 254 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 425 m
Climbing density
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 50.7 m/km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 85.0 m/km
Total descent
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 254 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 424 m
Net elevation
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 0 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 39.0%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 40.0%
Flat grade share
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 13.9%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 7.1%
GAP factor
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 20.1%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 42.6%
Cutoff
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- 2:00:00
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Catalina Island Marathon 5K
- Open
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K
- 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, Catalina Island Marathon 5K or Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) 5K?
Catalina Island Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.