University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K vs Marshall University Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUniversity of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K or Marshall University Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Marshall University Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 86.9%
- lower ascent
- 20 m
- climbing density
- 3.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.1%
| Metric | University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K | Marshall University Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 86.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 4.6% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.2% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 8.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 20 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 3.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 370 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 2.0% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 21 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 6.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 171 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 170 m |
| Scenic score | 48/100 | 55/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 53/100 | 94/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 3.8 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
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 55/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 94/100 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 | University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K | Marshall University Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Charleston, West Virginia | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic | City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Competitive | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 20 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 3.8 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 21 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 6.1% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 86.9% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Huntington, West Virginia
Actual distance
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- 5 km
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 5.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Held
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Not held
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Held
Scenery
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Festival, Community, Competitive
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 20 m
Climbing density
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 3.8 m/km
Total descent
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 21 m
Net elevation
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 6.1%
Flat grade share
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 86.9%
GAP factor
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) 5K
- Open
- Marshall University 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.