Flat grade share
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 51.7% Favoured
Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) vs MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCrazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) or MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K — which comes out ahead?
MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4%
- flat grade share
- 44.8%
- lower ascent
- 104 m
- climbing density
- 13.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 14.5%
MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 51.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 95 m
- climbing density
- 11.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 9.6%
| Metric | Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) | MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 44.8% | 51.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.4% | 1.4% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 27.2% | 24.2% |
| Steep-up share | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Downhill share | 28.0% | 24.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 104 m | 95 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 13.0 m/km | 11.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 540 m | 450 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 105 m | 95 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 14.5% | 9.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 270 m | 247 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 269 m | 247 m |
| Scenic score | 63/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 1.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 13.0 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
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 83/100 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 | Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) | MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Adams, Massachusetts |
| Actual distance | 8 km | 8 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Out And Back |
| Surface | Unavailable | Paved rail trail (10 Foot Wide paved former railroad bed) |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Parkland, Countryside, Waterfront, Lakeside | Countryside, Waterfront, Lakeside, Riverside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival | Community, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 104 m | 95 m |
| Climbing density | 13.0 m/km | 11.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 105 m | 95 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 14.5% | 9.6% |
| Flat grade share | 44.8% | 51.7% |
| GAP factor | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Cutoff | 2:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Adams, Massachusetts
Actual distance
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 8 km
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 8 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Held
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Held
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Held
Course type
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Unavailable
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Out And Back
Surface
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Unavailable
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Paved rail trail (10 Foot Wide paved former railroad bed)
Elevation character
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Rolling
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Road
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Trail
Scenery
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- City, Parkland, Countryside, Waterfront, Lakeside
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Countryside, Waterfront, Lakeside, Riverside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Community, Festival
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Community, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Non Technical
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 104 m
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 95 m
Climbing density
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 13.0 m/km
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 11.9 m/km
Total descent
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 105 m
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 95 m
Net elevation
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- -1 m
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 14.5%
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 9.6%
Flat grade share
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 44.8%
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 51.7%
GAP factor
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 1.4%
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 1.4%
Cutoff
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 2:00:00
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Open
- MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K
- 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, Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) or MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K?
MountainOne Steel Rail Races (Adams) 8K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.