Flat grade share
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 54.1% Favoured
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon vs Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofEstes Park Marathon and Half Marathon or Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) — which comes out ahead?
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -9.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 54.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 61 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -477 m
- maximum grade
- 21.5%
Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.0%
- flat grade share
- 23.2%
- lower ascent
- 533 m
- climbing density
- 24.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -226 m
- maximum grade
- 25.2%
| Metric | Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon | Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 54.1% ✓ | 23.2% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -9.9% ✓ | 2.0% |
| Uphill share | 4.6% | 30.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 18.6% |
| Downhill share | 41.3% | 46.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 61 m | 533 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.9 m/km | 24.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 870 m | 2,590 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 16 m | 257 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 539 m | 759 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -477 m | -226 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.5% | 25.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 2,768 m | 2,639 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,290 m | 2,413 m |
| Scenic score | 90/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 97/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -9.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 24.9 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
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 97/100 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 | Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon | Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Estes Park, Colorado | Aspen, Colorado |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.4 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed mountain single Track trail and road; dirt with rocks and roots. |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Mixed, Trail, Road | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront | Mountain, Countryside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 61 m | 533 m |
| Climbing density | 2.9 m/km | 24.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 539 m | 759 m |
| Net elevation | -477 m | -226 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.5% | 25.2% |
| Flat grade share | 54.1% | 23.2% |
| GAP factor | -9.9% | 2.0% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 750 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date).
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Estes Park, Colorado
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Aspen, Colorado
Actual distance
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 21.4 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Held
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Held
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Held
Course type
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Point To Point
Surface
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Mixed mountain single Track trail and road; dirt with rocks and roots.
Elevation character
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Net Downhill
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mixed, Trail, Road
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Mountain, Countryside, Forest
Atmosphere
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Moderate
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 61 m
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 533 m
Climbing density
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 2.9 m/km
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 24.9 m/km
Total descent
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 539 m
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 759 m
Net elevation
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -477 m
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- -226 m
Max absolute grade
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 21.5%
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 25.2%
Flat grade share
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 54.1%
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 23.2%
GAP factor
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -9.9%
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 2.0%
Cutoff
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 3:30:00
Field cap
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 750
Entry model
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Open
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 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, Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon or Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)?
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.