Flat grade share
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 58.7% Favoured
Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon vs Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofFlying Pig Marathon Half Marathon or Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) — which comes out ahead?
Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon and Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.4%
- flat grade share
- 50.5%
- lower ascent
- 340 m
- climbing density
- 16.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 33.9%
Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 58.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 266 m
- climbing density
- 12.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -17 m
- maximum grade
- 34.1%
| Metric | Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon | Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 50.5% | 58.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 3.4% | 2.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Steep-up share | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| Downhill share | 26.3% | 22.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 340 m | 266 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 16.1 m/km | 12.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 370 m | 670 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 44 m | 45 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 342 m | 284 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -17 m |
| Max absolute grade | 33.9% | 34.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 150 m | 166 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 148 m | 149 m |
| Scenic score | 93/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 2.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 16.1 m/km
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 12.6 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
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 93/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 75/100 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 | Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon | Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-30 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 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 | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Vineyard, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Charity, Community, Festival |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 340 m | 266 m |
| Climbing density | 16.1 m/km | 12.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 342 m | 284 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -17 m |
| Max absolute grade | 33.9% | 34.1% |
| Flat grade share | 50.5% | 58.7% |
| GAP factor | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:55:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-30 (legacy event-level date).
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Cincinnati, Ohio
Actual distance
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Held
Course type
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Point To Point
Surface
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Road
Elevation character
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Rolling
Terrain
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Road
Scenery
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Vineyard, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Charity, Community, Festival
Technicality
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 340 m
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 266 m
Climbing density
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 16.1 m/km
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 12.6 m/km
Total descent
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 342 m
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 284 m
Net elevation
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- -17 m
Max absolute grade
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 33.9%
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 34.1%
Flat grade share
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 50.5%
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 58.7%
GAP factor
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.4%
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 2.2%
Cutoff
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 3:55:00
Entry model
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 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, Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon or Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)?
Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.