Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon vs Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon or Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.1%
- flat grade share
- 46.0%
- lower ascent
- 589 m
- climbing density
- 11.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.9%
| Metric | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 46.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 1.1% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 28.3% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 1.2% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 25.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 589 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 11.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 760 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 24 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 3.2% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 588 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 8.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 350 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 350 m |
| Scenic score | 27/100 | 27/100 |
| Conditions | 38/100 | 38/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
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
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-23 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-23 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 50 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Almost 100% gravel and dirt roads, with the final stretch on a trail. | Almost 100% gravel and dirt roads, with the final stretch on a trail. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road, Trail, Gravel | Gravel, Mixed, Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, City | Countryside, City |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival | Community, Festival |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 335 m | 589 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 11.8 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 588 m |
| Net elevation | 850 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 8.9% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 46.0% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 1.1% |
| Cutoff | 4:00:00 | 8:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-23 (legacy event-level date).
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-23 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Lincoln, Nebraska
Actual distance
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 50 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Not held
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Not held
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Loop
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Loop
Surface
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Almost 100% gravel and dirt roads, with the final stretch on a trail.
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Almost 100% gravel and dirt roads, with the final stretch on a trail.
Elevation character
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Road, Trail, Gravel
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Gravel, Mixed, Road, Trail
Scenery
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Countryside, City
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Countryside, City
Atmosphere
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Community, Festival
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Community, Festival
Technicality
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- 335 m
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 589 m
Climbing density
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 11.8 m/km
Total descent
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 588 m
Net elevation
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- 850 m
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 8.9%
Flat grade share
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 46.0%
GAP factor
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 1.1%
Cutoff
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- 4:00:00
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- 8:30:00
Entry model
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Half Marathon
- Open
- Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.