Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K vs Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K or Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K and Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 71.9%
- lower ascent
- 37 m
- climbing density
- 7.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.9%
| Metric | Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 71.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.6% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 13.6% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.4% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 14.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 37 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 7.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 830 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 10 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 37 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 6.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 350 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 350 m |
| Scenic score | 57/100 ✓ | 27/100 |
| Conditions | 32/100 | 38/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- 57/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 38/100 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 | Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-23 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Paved roads/paths in and around the Haymarket district of Lincoln. | Almost 100% gravel and dirt roads, with the final stretch on a trail. |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Road | Road, Trail, Gravel |
| Scenery | Parkland, Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic | Countryside, City |
| Atmosphere | Community, Competitive | Community, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 37 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 7.3 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 37 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 6.9% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 71.9% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.6% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-23 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Lincoln, Nebraska
Actual distance
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- 5 km
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Not held
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Not held
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Held
Course type
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Loop
Surface
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Paved roads/paths in and around the Haymarket district of Lincoln.
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Almost 100% gravel and dirt roads, with the final stretch on a trail.
Elevation character
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Flat
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Trail, Road
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Road, Trail, Gravel
Scenery
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Parkland, Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Countryside, City
Atmosphere
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Community, Competitive
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Community, Festival
Technicality
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Non Technical
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 37 m
Climbing density
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 7.3 m/km
Total descent
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 37 m
Net elevation
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 6.9%
Flat grade share
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 71.9%
GAP factor
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 5K
- 0.6%
Entry model
- Cornhusker State Games Road Race (Lincoln) 5K
- Open
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) 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.