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