Flat grade share
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 90.1% Favoured
Cleveland Marathon 5K vs Cleveland Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCleveland Marathon 5K or Cleveland Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
Cleveland Marathon 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Cleveland Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 88.8%
- lower ascent
- 24 m
- climbing density
- 4.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 8.0%
Cleveland Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 90.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 46 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
| Metric | Cleveland Marathon 5K | Cleveland Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 88.8% | 90.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% | 0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Steep-up share | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Downhill share | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 24 m | 46 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.8 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,290 m | 770 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 19 m | 17 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 25 m | 46 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.0% | 8.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 198 m | 198 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 198 m | 198 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 69/100 | 69/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 4.8 m/km
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 4.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 1,290 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
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 55/100
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 55/100
Conditions
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 69/100
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 69/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Cleveland Marathon 5K | Cleveland Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Lakeside, Riverside | City, Waterfront, Lakeside, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community | Big City, Community |
| Total ascent | 24 m | 46 m |
| Climbing density | 4.8 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 25 m | 46 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.0% | 8.1% |
| Flat grade share | 88.8% | 90.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date).
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- Cleveland, Ohio
Actual distance
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- Held
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- Held
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- Held
Scenery
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- City, Waterfront, Lakeside, Riverside
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- City, Waterfront, Lakeside, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- Big City, Community
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- Big City, Community
Total ascent
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 24 m
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 46 m
Climbing density
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 4.8 m/km
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 4.6 m/km
Total descent
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 25 m
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 46 m
Net elevation
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 0 m
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 8.0%
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 8.1%
Flat grade share
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 88.8%
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 90.1%
GAP factor
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- 0.5%
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 0.3%
Entry model
- Cleveland Marathon 5K
- Open
- Cleveland Marathon 10K
- 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, Cleveland Marathon 5K or Cleveland Marathon 10K?
Cleveland Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.