Flat grade share
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 78.5% Favoured
The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K vs Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K or Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K — which comes out ahead?
The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K and Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 78.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 28 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 3.1%
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 42.5%
- lower ascent
- 42 m
- climbing density
- 8.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.9%
| Metric | The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K | Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 78.5% ✓ | 42.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | 10.8% | 28.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 10.8% | 28.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 28 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.7 m/km | 8.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 960 m | 750 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 17 m | 17 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 29 m | 42 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 751 m | 1,164 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 751 m | 1,164 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 55/100 | 96/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 96/100 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 | The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K | Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-23 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Henderson, Nevada | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Beach |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 28 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density | 5.7 m/km | 8.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 29 m | 42 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Flat grade share | 78.5% | 42.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-23 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Henderson, Nevada
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Actual distance
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Held
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Held
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Held
Elevation character
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Flat
Terrain
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Road, Trail
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Beach
Scenery
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain
Atmosphere
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Community, Destination
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 28 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 42 m
Climbing density
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 5.7 m/km
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 8.5 m/km
Total descent
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 29 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 42 m
Net elevation
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- -0 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 3.1%
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 5.9%
Flat grade share
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 78.5%
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 42.5%
GAP factor
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- 0.3%
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K
- 0.5%
Entry model
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K
- Open
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 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, The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K or Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) 5K?
The Original Las Vegas Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.