Flat grade share
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 87.3% Favoured
Stormin' Norman Run 5K vs Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofStormin' Norman Run 5K or Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 87.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 23 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.3%
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 87.1%
- lower ascent
- 94 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.4%
| Metric | Stormin' Norman Run 5K | Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 87.3% ✓ | 87.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 23 m | 94 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.6 m/km | 4.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 310 m | 500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 19 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 23 m | 94 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 361 m | 361 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 361 m | 361 m |
| Scenic score | 29/100 | 36/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 68/100 | 68/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 4.6 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
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 29/100
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 36/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 68/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Stormin' Norman Run 5K | Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Norman, Oklahoma | Norman, Oklahoma |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Paved roads, sidewalks and a bridge surface; transitions from road to sidewalk near 24th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road. |
| Elevation character | Flat | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic | City, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Community | Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 23 m | 94 m |
| Climbing density | 4.6 m/km | 4.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 23 m | 94 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Flat grade share | 87.3% | 87.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Norman, Oklahoma
Actual distance
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 5 km
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Held
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Held
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Loop
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Unavailable
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Paved roads, sidewalks and a bridge surface; transitions from road to sidewalk near 24th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road.
Elevation character
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Flat
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Road
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- City, Historic
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- City, Historic
Atmosphere
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Community
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Community
Technicality
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Unavailable
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 23 m
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 94 m
Climbing density
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 4.6 m/km
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
Total descent
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 23 m
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 94 m
Net elevation
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- -0 m
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 6.3%
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 7.4%
Flat grade share
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 87.3%
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 87.1%
GAP factor
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 0.3%
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 0.3%
Entry model
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Open
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 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, Stormin' Norman Run 5K or Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon?
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.