Flat grade share
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 81.8% Favoured
Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon vs David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGarmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon or David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, value score and entry fee.
Route comparison snapshot
Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 80.7%
- lower ascent
- 122 m
- climbing density
- 5.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.1%
David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 81.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 117 m
- climbing density
- 5.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.8%
| Metric | Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon | David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 80.7% | 81.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 9.7% | 8.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 122 m | 117 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.8 m/km | 5.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,300 m | 970 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 24 m | 15 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 122 m | 117 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 21 m | 55 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 21 m | 55 m |
| Value | 80/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Scenic score | 75/100 ✓ | 28/100 |
| Conditions | 67/100 | Unavailable |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £54 | £43 ✓ |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £184 | £173 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.3% 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)
Value
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 82/100 Favoured
Scenic score
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 75/100 Favoured
Conditions
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry fee (GBP)
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- £43 Favoured
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- £173 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 | Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon | David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Brockenhurst, South East | Wokingham, South East |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Out And Back |
| Surface | Multi Terrain: compact gravel forest tracks with open tarmac roads. | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Countryside, Forest, Parkland, Moorland | Parkland, City, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival | Community, Competitive, Festival |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 122 m | 117 m |
| Climbing density | 5.8 m/km | 5.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 122 m | 117 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Flat grade share | 80.7% | 81.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:15:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | £54 | £43 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £184 | £173 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | National Average |
Schedule
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-13 (legacy event-level date).
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Brockenhurst, South East
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Wokingham, South East
Actual distance
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Multi Terrain: compact gravel forest tracks with open tarmac roads.
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, Parkland, Moorland
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Parkland, City, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Community, Competitive, Festival
Technicality
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 122 m
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 117 m
Climbing density
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 5.8 m/km
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 5.6 m/km
Total descent
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 122 m
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 117 m
Net elevation
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 0 m
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 5.1%
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 5.8%
Flat grade share
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 80.7%
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 81.8%
GAP factor
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.3%
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- 3:15:00
Entry model
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- Open
Entry fee
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- £54
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- £43
Lowest modelled true cost
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- £184
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- £173
Cost model origin
- Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon
- National Average
- David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon
- National Average
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, Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon or David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon?
Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.