Flat grade share
- Chester Half Marathon
- 85.6% Favoured
Chester Half Marathon vs Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofChester Half Marathon or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Chester Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Chester Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 85.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 116 m
- climbing density
- 5.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 25 m
- maximum grade
- 7.0%
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.0%
- flat grade share
- 34.4%
- lower ascent
- 503 m
- climbing density
- 23.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 23.9%
| Metric | Chester Half Marathon | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.6% ✓ | 34.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.9% ✓ | 6.0% |
| Uphill share | 8.2% | 35.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 14.3% |
| Downhill share | 6.2% | 30.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 116 m | 503 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.5 m/km | 23.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,440 m | 1,350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 91 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 91 m | 503 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 25 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.0% | 23.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 5 m | 52 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 30 m | 52 m |
| Scenic score | 36/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 87/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Chester Half Marathon
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Chester Half Marathon
- 5.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Chester Half Marathon
- 1,440 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
- Chester Half Marathon
- 36/100
Conditions
- Chester Half Marathon
- 87/100 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 | Chester Half Marathon | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Chester, North West | Coniston, North West |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside | Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Competitive | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 116 m | 503 m |
| Climbing density | 5.5 m/km | 23.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 91 m | 503 m |
| Net elevation | 25 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.0% | 23.9% |
| Flat grade share | 85.6% | 34.4% |
| GAP factor | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Cutoff | 3:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | Yes | Unavailable |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Chester Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date).
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Chester Half Marathon
- Chester, North West
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Coniston, North West
Actual distance
- Chester Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Chester Half Marathon
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Chester Half Marathon
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Chester Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Chester Half Marathon
- Road
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Chester Half Marathon
- Flat
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Chester Half Marathon
- Road
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Chester Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland
Atmosphere
- Chester Half Marathon
- Community, Competitive
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Chester Half Marathon
- Moderate
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Chester Half Marathon
- 116 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 503 m
Climbing density
- Chester Half Marathon
- 5.5 m/km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 23.8 m/km
Total descent
- Chester Half Marathon
- 91 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 503 m
Net elevation
- Chester Half Marathon
- 25 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Chester Half Marathon
- 7.0%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 23.9%
Flat grade share
- Chester Half Marathon
- 85.6%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 34.4%
GAP factor
- Chester Half Marathon
- 0.9%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 6.0%
Cutoff
- Chester Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Chester Half Marathon
- Open
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Open
Measured course
- Chester Half Marathon
- Yes
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Qualifying status
- Chester Half Marathon
- Championship
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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, Chester Half Marathon or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon?
Chester Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.