Flat grade share
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 89.3% Favoured
City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K vs Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCity of Colleges Half Marathon 5K or Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K and Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 89.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 22 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.9%
Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.1%
- flat grade share
- 67.7%
- lower ascent
- 47 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 10.4%
| Metric | City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K | Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 89.3% ✓ | 67.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 1.1% |
| Uphill share | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Downhill share | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 22 m | 47 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.4 m/km | 9.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 720 m | 480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 22 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 22 m | 47 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 95 m | 386 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 95 m | 386 m |
| Scenic score | 42/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 71/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 9.3 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
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 87/100 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 | City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K | Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Conway, Arkansas | Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Historic | Mountain, Historic, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, City, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Total ascent | 22 m | 47 m |
| Climbing density | 4.4 m/km | 9.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 22 m | 47 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| Flat grade share | 89.3% | 67.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Conway, Arkansas
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
Actual distance
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Held
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Held
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Held
Elevation character
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Pancake Flat
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Road
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- City, Countryside, Historic
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Mountain, Historic, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, City, Forest
Atmosphere
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Community, Competitive
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- Scenic Tour, Community
Total ascent
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 22 m
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 47 m
Climbing density
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 4.4 m/km
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 9.3 m/km
Total descent
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 22 m
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 47 m
Net elevation
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 0 m
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 2.9%
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 10.4%
Flat grade share
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 89.3%
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 67.7%
GAP factor
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- 0.2%
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K
- 1.1%
Entry model
- City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K
- Open
- Fayetteville Half Marathon 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, City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K or Fayetteville Half Marathon 5K?
City of Colleges Half Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.