Flat grade share
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 73.1% Favoured
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K vs PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofWindermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K or PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 73.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 36 m
- climbing density
- 7.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.8%
PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9%
- flat grade share
- 64.6%
- lower ascent
- 45 m
- climbing density
- 9.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.1%
| Metric | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K | PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.1% ✓ | 64.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% ✓ | 0.9% |
| Uphill share | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| Downhill share | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 36 m | 45 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.1 m/km | 9.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 340 m | 480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 6 m | 16 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 35 m | 45 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 571 m | 33 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 571 m | 33 m |
| Scenic score | 30/100 | 57/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 69/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 7.1 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
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 57/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 80/100 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 | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K | PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Spokane, Washington | Vancouver, Washington |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Trail | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Parkland | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 36 m | 45 m |
| Climbing density | 7.1 m/km | 9.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 35 m | 45 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Flat grade share | 73.1% | 64.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date).
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Spokane, Washington
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- Vancouver, Washington
Actual distance
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 5 km
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Held
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Held
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- Held
Terrain
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Trail
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- City, Riverside, Parkland
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Scenic Tour
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 36 m
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 45 m
Climbing density
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 7.1 m/km
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 9.0 m/km
Total descent
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 35 m
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 45 m
Net elevation
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 0 m
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 4.8%
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 7.1%
Flat grade share
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 73.1%
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 64.6%
GAP factor
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- 0.5%
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K
- 0.9%
Entry model
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K
- Open
- PeaceHealth Appletree 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, Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K or PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon 5K?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.