Flat grade share
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) vs Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofArrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) or Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) — which comes out ahead?
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) has the stronger available profile on scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 14.1%
- flat grade share
- 10.8%
- lower ascent
- 939 m
- climbing density
- 44.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 32.8%
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) | Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 10.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 14.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 45.1% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 30.9% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 44.1% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 939 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 44.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,630 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 289 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 11.0% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 939 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 32.8% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 2,265 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,266 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 70/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 76/100 | 76/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 70/100 Favoured
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) | Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Edwards, Colorado | Edwards, Colorado |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Point To Point |
| Surface | 78% single track, 22% dirt/gravel roads | 80% single track, 20% dirt trails |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Trail, Gravel, Road | Trail, Road |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest | Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 939 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density | 44.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 939 m | 286 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -218 m |
| Max absolute grade | 32.8% | 10.5% |
| Flat grade share | 10.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 14.1% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date).
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-22 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Edwards, Colorado
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Edwards, Colorado
Actual distance
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 21.1 km
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Held
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Held
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Not held
Course type
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Loop
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Point To Point
Surface
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 78% single track, 22% dirt/gravel roads
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 80% single track, 20% dirt trails
Elevation character
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Mountainous
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Trail, Gravel, Road
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Trail, Road
Scenery
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Mountain, Forest
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Technicality
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Technical
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 939 m
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 68 m
Climbing density
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 44.5 m/km
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 939 m
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 286 m
Net elevation
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 0 m
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- -218 m
Max absolute grade
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 32.8%
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 10.5%
Flat grade share
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 10.8%
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- 14.1%
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Open
- Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.