Flat grade share
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 88.8% Favoured
Milton Keynes Marathon 5K vs Southampton Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMilton Keynes Marathon 5K or Southampton Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Southampton Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -2.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 56.4%
- lower ascent
- 29 m
- climbing density
- 5.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -32 m
- maximum grade
- 7.0%
Southampton Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.7%
- flat grade share
- 88.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 26 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 14 m
- maximum grade
- 4.3%
| Metric | Milton Keynes Marathon 5K | Southampton Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 56.4% | 88.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -2.6% ✓ | 1.7% |
| Uphill share | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 30.1% | 2.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 29 m | 26 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.8 m/km | 5.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 340 m | 300 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 10 m | 6 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 61 m | 12 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -32 m | 14 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 107 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 75 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 85/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 86/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- -2.6% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 5.8 m/km
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 5.2 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
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 86/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 87/100 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 | Milton Keynes Marathon 5K | Southampton Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-02 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East | Southampton, South East |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | Parkland, Lakeside, Riverside, City, Forest, Countryside | City, Coastal, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 29 m | 26 m |
| Climbing density | 5.8 m/km | 5.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 61 m | 12 m |
| Net elevation | -32 m | 14 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| Flat grade share | 56.4% | 88.8% |
| GAP factor | -2.6% | 1.7% |
| Cutoff | 45:00 | 2:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | Unavailable | Yes |
Schedule
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Southampton Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-02 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- Southampton, South East
Actual distance
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Held
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Held
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- Held
Scenery
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Parkland, Lakeside, Riverside, City, Forest, Countryside
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- City, Coastal, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Community, Destination
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- Big City, Festival, Community
Total ascent
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 29 m
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 26 m
Climbing density
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 5.8 m/km
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 5.2 m/km
Total descent
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 61 m
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 12 m
Net elevation
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- -32 m
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 14 m
Max absolute grade
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 7.0%
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 4.3%
Flat grade share
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 56.4%
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 88.8%
GAP factor
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- -2.6%
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 1.7%
Cutoff
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- 45:00
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- 2:00:00
Entry model
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Open
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- Open
Measured course
- Milton Keynes Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Southampton Marathon 5K
- Yes
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, Milton Keynes Marathon 5K or Southampton Marathon 5K?
Milton Keynes Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.