Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5% Favoured
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon vs DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofAllianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon or DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 85.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 89 m
- climbing density
- 4.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -37 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 81.7%
- lower ascent
- 92 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -16 m
- maximum grade
- 13.3%
| Metric | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon | DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.5% ✓ | 81.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.5% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Downhill share | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 89 m | 92 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.2 m/km | 4.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 220 m | 540 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 126 m | 108 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -37 m | -16 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 54 m | 152 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 17 m | 136 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.5% 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
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 68/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 90/100 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 | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon | DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia | Dallas, Texas |
| 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 | Paved roads and lake trails |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest | Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, City |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Festival | Community, Scenic Tour, Big City |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 89 m | 92 m |
| Climbing density | 4.2 m/km | 4.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 126 m | 108 m |
| Net elevation | -37 m | -16 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Flat grade share | 85.5% | 81.7% |
| GAP factor | -0.5% | 0.1% |
| Field cap | 10,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Dallas, Texas
Actual distance
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Paved roads and lake trails
Elevation character
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, City
Atmosphere
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour, Big City
Technicality
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 89 m
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 92 m
Climbing density
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.2 m/km
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
Total descent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 126 m
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 108 m
Net elevation
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -37 m
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- -16 m
Max absolute grade
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.7%
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 13.3%
Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5%
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 81.7%
GAP factor
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.5%
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 0.1%
Field cap
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 10,000
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 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, Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon or DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon?
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.