Flat grade share
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 44.8% Favoured
Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) vs Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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 Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K — which comes out ahead?
Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 44.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 104 m
- climbing density
- 13.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 14.5%
Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.3%
- flat grade share
- 20.1%
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 32.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 16.5%
| Metric | Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 44.8% ✓ | 20.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.4% ✓ | 6.3% |
| Uphill share | 27.2% | 42.7% |
| Steep-up share | 5.2% | 18.0% |
| Downhill share | 28.0% | 37.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 104 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 13.0 m/km | 32.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 540 m | 1,320 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 134 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 105 m | 255 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 14.5% | 16.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 270 m | 783 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 269 m | 784 m |
| Scenic score | 63/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 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
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 32.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 1,320 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
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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) | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Aiguines, France |
| Actual distance | 8 km | 8 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Parkland, Countryside, Waterfront, Lakeside | Lakeside, Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 104 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density | 13.0 m/km | 32.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 105 m | 255 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 14.5% | 16.5% |
| Flat grade share | 44.8% | 20.1% |
| GAP factor | 1.4% | 6.3% |
| 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).
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Aiguines, France
Actual distance
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 8 km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 8 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Held
Surface
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Unavailable
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses
Elevation character
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Rolling
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Rolling
Terrain
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Road
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Trail
Scenery
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- City, Parkland, Countryside, Waterfront, Lakeside
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Lakeside, Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Community, Festival
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Non Technical
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 104 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 256 m
Climbing density
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 13.0 m/km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 32.0 m/km
Total descent
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 105 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 255 m
Net elevation
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- -1 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 14.5%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 16.5%
Flat grade share
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 44.8%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 20.1%
GAP factor
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 1.4%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- 6.3%
Cutoff
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- 2:00:00
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison)
- Open
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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 Var Verdon Trail Canyon 8K?
Crazylegs Classic 8K (Madison) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.