Flat grade share
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 81.7% Favoured
DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon vs Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon and Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 81.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 92 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -16 m
- maximum grade
- 13.3%
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 76.9%
- lower ascent
- 151 m
- climbing density
- 7.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 9.4%
| Metric | DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.7% ✓ | 76.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | 9.0% | 10.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 92 m | 151 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.4 m/km | 7.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 540 m | 2,390 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 13 m | 50 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 108 m | 150 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -16 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.3% | 9.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 152 m | 1,143 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 136 m | 1,144 m |
| Scenic score | 59/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 55/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 0.1% 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
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 75/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 84/100 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 | DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Dallas, Texas | El Paso, 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 | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved roads and lake trails | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, City | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour, Big City | Community, Big City |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 92 m | 151 m |
| Climbing density | 4.4 m/km | 7.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 108 m | 150 m |
| Net elevation | -16 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.3% | 9.4% |
| Flat grade share | 81.7% | 76.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Dallas, Texas
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
Actual distance
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Loop
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Paved roads and lake trails
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, City
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
Atmosphere
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour, Big City
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Big City
Technicality
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 92 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 151 m
Climbing density
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.2 m/km
Total descent
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 108 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 150 m
Net elevation
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- -16 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 13.3%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.4%
Flat grade share
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 81.7%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 76.9%
GAP factor
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- 0.1%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5%
Entry model
- DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon
- Open
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 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, DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon?
DRC's The Half (Dallas Running Club) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.