Marshall University Marathon 5K vs University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarshall University Marathon 5K or University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Marshall University Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 86.9%
- lower ascent
- 20 m
- climbing density
- 3.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.1%
University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Mapped route
- 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 | Marshall University Marathon 5K | University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 86.9% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 4.6% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 8.4% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 20 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.8 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 370 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 21 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 6.1% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 171 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 170 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 55/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Conditions | 94/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 3.8 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
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 55/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 94/100 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 | Marshall University Marathon 5K | University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia | Charleston, West Virginia |
| Actual distance | 5.2 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Festival, Community, Competitive |
| Total ascent | 20 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 3.8 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 21 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 6.1% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 86.9% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Huntington, West Virginia
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Charleston, West Virginia
Actual distance
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 5.2 km
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Held
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Held
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Not held
Scenery
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Festival, Community, Competitive
Total ascent
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 20 m
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 3.8 m/km
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 21 m
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- -1 m
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 6.1%
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 86.9%
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 0.2%
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 6:00:00
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Open
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 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.