Flat grade share
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 95.4% Favoured
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K vs The Woodlands Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMichelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K or The Woodlands Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K and The Woodlands Marathon 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2%
- flat grade share
- 65.5%
- lower ascent
- 50 m
- climbing density
- 10.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 16.2%
The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 95.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 15 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.6%
| Metric | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K | The Woodlands Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 65.5% | 95.4% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.2% | 0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 16.6% | 3.0% |
| Steep-up share | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 17.9% | 1.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 50 m | 15 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.0 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 400 m | 440 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 18 m | 4 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.6% | 0.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 50 m | 15 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,141 m | 41 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,141 m | 41 m |
| Scenic score | 75/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 10.0 m/km
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 2.9 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
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 75/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 84/100 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 | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K | The Woodlands Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | El Paso, Texas | The Woodlands, Texas |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | Parkland, Forest, City, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City | Community, Festival, Destination |
| Total ascent | 50 m | 15 m |
| Climbing density | 10.0 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 50 m | 15 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Flat grade share | 65.5% | 95.4% |
| GAP factor | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- El Paso, Texas
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- The Woodlands, Texas
Actual distance
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Held
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Held
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- Held
Terrain
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- Road
Scenery
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- Parkland, Forest, City, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Community, Big City
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- Community, Festival, Destination
Total ascent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 50 m
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 15 m
Climbing density
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 10.0 m/km
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 2.9 m/km
Total descent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 50 m
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 15 m
Net elevation
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 0 m
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 16.2%
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 4.6%
Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 65.5%
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 95.4%
GAP factor
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 1.2%
- The Woodlands Marathon 5K
- 0.1%
Entry model
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Open
- The Woodlands Marathon 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, Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K or The Woodlands Marathon 5K?
The Woodlands Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.