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