Flat grade share
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 49.2% Favoured
Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K vs Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRun the Rainbow for Children's 5K or Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K and Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 48.7%
- lower ascent
- 63 m
- climbing density
- 12.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.4%
Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.8%
- flat grade share
- 49.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 72 m
- climbing density
- 14.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 10.1%
| Metric | Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K | Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 48.7% | 49.2% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.2% ✓ | 1.8% |
| Uphill share | 26.0% | 27.5% |
| Steep-up share | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Downhill share | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 63 m | 72 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 12.5 m/km | 14.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 870 m | 770 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 26 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 63 m | 71 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 89 m | 151 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 89 m | 151 m |
| Scenic score | 69/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 68/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 1.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 12.5 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
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Unavailable
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 | Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K | Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-21 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi | Oxford, Mississippi |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved city streets through downtown Jackson and surrounding neighborhoods. | Paved roads through the town of Oxford. |
| Terrain | Beach | Beach |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Historic, Desert | Historic, City, Waterfront, Desert |
| Atmosphere | Charity, Community | Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 63 m | 72 m |
| Climbing density | 12.5 m/km | 14.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 63 m | 71 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| Flat grade share | 48.7% | 49.2% |
| GAP factor | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-21 (legacy event-level date).
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Oxford, Mississippi
Actual distance
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 5 km
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Held
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Held
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Held
Course type
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Loop
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Paved city streets through downtown Jackson and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Paved roads through the town of Oxford.
Terrain
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Beach
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Beach
Scenery
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Desert
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Historic, City, Waterfront, Desert
Atmosphere
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Charity, Community
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- Festival, Community
Total ascent
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 63 m
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 72 m
Climbing density
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 12.5 m/km
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 14.3 m/km
Total descent
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 63 m
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 71 m
Net elevation
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- -0 m
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 7.4%
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 10.1%
Flat grade share
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 48.7%
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 49.2%
GAP factor
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- 1.2%
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K
- 1.8%
Entry model
- Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K
- Open
- Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 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, Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K or Double Decker Spring Run (Oxford, MS) 5K?
Run the Rainbow for Children's 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.