Flat grade share
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 72.0% Favoured
Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon vs The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofAlbany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon or The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta) — which comes out ahead?
Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon and The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta) split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 72.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 154 m
- climbing density
- 7.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -7 m
- maximum grade
- 5.7%
The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7%
- flat grade share
- 64.9%
- lower ascent
- 186 m
- climbing density
- 8.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.4%
| Metric | Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon | The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 72.0% ✓ | 64.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 0.7% |
| Uphill share | 12.4% | 17.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Downhill share | 15.6% | 17.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 154 m | 186 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.3 m/km | 8.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 340 m | 1,350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 30 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 160 m | 186 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -7 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 61 m | 300 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 55 m | 300 m |
| Scenic score | 43/100 | 57/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 65/100 | 69/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 57/100 Favoured
Conditions
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 69/100 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 | Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon | The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Albany, Georgia | East Point, Georgia |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Historic, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Community, Competitive, Festival | Community, Charity, Festival |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 154 m | 186 m |
| Climbing density | 7.3 m/km | 8.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 160 m | 186 m |
| Net elevation | -7 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| Flat grade share | 72.0% | 64.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-06 (legacy event-level date).
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Albany, Georgia
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- East Point, Georgia
Actual distance
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Held
Course type
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Loop
Surface
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Road
Elevation character
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Hilly
Terrain
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Road
Scenery
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- City, Historic, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Community, Competitive, Festival
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Community, Charity, Festival
Technicality
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 154 m
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 186 m
Climbing density
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 7.3 m/km
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 8.8 m/km
Total descent
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 160 m
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 186 m
Net elevation
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- -7 m
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 5.7%
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 7.4%
Flat grade share
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 72.0%
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 64.9%
GAP factor
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0.3%
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 0.7%
Cutoff
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- 7:00:00
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
- The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)
- 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, Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon or The Race Half Marathon & 5K (Atlanta)?
Albany COMBOS Marathon & Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.