Flat grade share
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 77.6% Favoured
Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) vs Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofWisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) or Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona) — which comes out ahead?
Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) and Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona) split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 77.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 36 m
- climbing density
- 7.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 61.0%
- lower ascent
- 50 m
- climbing density
- 10.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
| Metric | Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) | Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 77.6% ✓ | 61.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 1.0% |
| Uphill share | 11.1% | 19.9% |
| Steep-up share | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Downhill share | 11.3% | 19.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 36 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.2 m/km | 10.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 240 m | 420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 8 m | 15 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 36 m | 50 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 260 m | 260 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 260 m | 260 m |
| Scenic score | 70/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 61/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 10.1 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
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 75/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 75/100 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 | Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) | Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-02 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Monona, Wisconsin | Monona, Wisconsin |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Tree Covered neighborhood streets. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Lakeside, Waterfront, Parkland | Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, Waterfront, City |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 36 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density | 7.2 m/km | 10.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 36 m | 50 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| Flat grade share | 77.6% | 61.0% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 2:45:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-02 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Monona, Wisconsin
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Monona, Wisconsin
Actual distance
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 5 km
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Held
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Held
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Held
Course type
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Unavailable
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Loop
Surface
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Tree Covered neighborhood streets.
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Gently Rolling
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Road
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Road
Scenery
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Coastal, Lakeside, Waterfront, Parkland
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, Waterfront, City
Atmosphere
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 36 m
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 50 m
Climbing density
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 7.2 m/km
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 10.1 m/km
Total descent
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 36 m
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 50 m
Net elevation
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- -0 m
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 7.5%
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 7.8%
Flat grade share
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 77.6%
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 61.0%
GAP factor
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 0.6%
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 1.0%
Cutoff
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Unavailable
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 2:45:00
Entry model
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Open
- Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)
- 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, Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) or Lake Monona 20K & 5K (Monona)?
Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.