Flat grade share
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 54.1% Favoured
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon vs Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
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 Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -9.9%
- flat grade share
- 54.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 61 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -477 m
- maximum grade
- 21.5%
Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 24.7%
- lower ascent
- 716 m
- climbing density
- 32.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -332 m
- maximum grade
- 48.1%
| Metric | Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon | Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 54.1% ✓ | 24.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -9.9% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 4.6% | 29.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 15.4% |
| Downhill share | 41.3% | 45.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 61 m | 716 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.9 m/km | 32.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 870 m | 2,280 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 16 m | 265 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 539 m | 1,048 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -477 m | -332 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.5% | 48.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 2,768 m | 453 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,290 m | 121 m |
| Scenic score | 90/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 77/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 77/100 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 | Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Estes Park, Colorado | Szentendre, Hungary |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 22 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Forest trail through the Pilis and Visegrád mountains; mostly non Technical singletrack among beech and oak woods, with a few steep, rocky climbs and descents. |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Mixed, Trail, Road | Trail, Fell |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront | Countryside, Riverside, Mountain, Forest, City, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Wilderness, Nighttime, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 61 m | 716 m |
| Climbing density | 2.9 m/km | 32.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 539 m | 1,048 m |
| Net elevation | -477 m | -332 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.5% | 48.1% |
| Flat grade share | 54.1% | 24.7% |
| GAP factor | -9.9% | Unavailable |
| 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).
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Estes Park, Colorado
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Szentendre, Hungary
Actual distance
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 22 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Held
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Held
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Forest trail through the Pilis and Visegrád mountains; mostly non Technical singletrack among beech and oak woods, with a few steep, rocky climbs and descents.
Elevation character
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Net Downhill
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mixed, Trail, Road
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Trail, Fell
Scenery
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Countryside, Riverside, Mountain, Forest, City, Historic
Atmosphere
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Wilderness, Nighttime, Destination
Technicality
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Moderate
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 61 m
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 716 m
Climbing density
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 2.9 m/km
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 32.5 m/km
Total descent
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 539 m
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 1,048 m
Net elevation
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -477 m
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- -332 m
Max absolute grade
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 21.5%
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 48.1%
Flat grade share
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 54.1%
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- 24.7%
GAP factor
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -9.9%
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Open
- Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary 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.