Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K vs Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGreene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K or Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K — which comes out ahead?
Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K and Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.1%
- flat grade share
- 49.7%
- lower ascent
- 69 m
- climbing density
- 13.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 15.8%
Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 91.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 21 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 3.5%
| Metric | Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K | Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 49.7% | 91.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.1% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Steep-up share | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 24.2% | 5.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 69 m | 21 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 13.7 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 800 m | 510 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 38 m | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 69 m | 21 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 269 m | 255 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 269 m | 255 m |
| Scenic score | 58/100 ✓ | 15/100 |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
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
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 58/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 83/100 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 | Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K | Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana | Carmel, Indiana |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Riverside | City, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Charity, Scenic Tour | Community, Festival, Charity |
| Total ascent | 69 m | 21 m |
| Climbing density | 13.7 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 69 m | 21 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Flat grade share | 49.7% | 91.6% |
| GAP factor | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- Carmel, Indiana
Actual distance
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 5 km
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Held
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Held
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- Held
Scenery
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Riverside
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- City, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Community, Charity, Scenic Tour
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- Community, Festival, Charity
Total ascent
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 69 m
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 21 m
Climbing density
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 13.7 m/km
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 4.3 m/km
Total descent
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 69 m
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 21 m
Net elevation
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 0 m
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 15.8%
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 3.5%
Flat grade share
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 49.7%
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 91.6%
GAP factor
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- 2.1%
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K
- 0.2%
Entry model
- Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K
- Open
- Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 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, Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5 & 10K 5K or Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K?
Indiana Women's Running Festival (Indy Women's Half Marathon), Carmel 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.